Asset Administrator

About our Client
Our client is a boutique investment firm that hosts some of the top independent multi-managers in the industry.

About the Role
Within the asset administration field, this role is focused on trade processing, cash management, reconciliations, compliance, and day-to-day operational support.


Key responsibilities

• Trade process- understanding of end-to-end trade process, ability to capture trade instructions & follow the process through to processing at the Administrator (Curo)
• Trouble-shoot and resolve queries relating to trades
• Run Portfolio Details files
• Follow up on settlement queries with brokers, administrators
• Run cash & liquidity files
• Support the Senior Administrator & Team Leader
• Perform and understand pre-trade compliance checks and alert Analysts before submitting trades
• Check bank accounts for overdraft status and communicate to relevant parties
• Save flows and posted cash files timeously
• Deal with all Finswitch file uploads, including daily prices
• Facilitate & understand swops margin payments
• Respond to basic operational queries
• Facilitate account set-ups with banks, administrators, etc. for new fund/class launches
• Assist with ballot processes
• Liaise with LISPs and Manco’s on operational queries – pricing timing updates
• Open accounts with local and foreign Mancos
• Resolve cash and custody reconciliation items – daily review and analysis

Requirements

• 1-2 years working experience within investments/administration
• Understanding the landscape of the asset administration function, familiarity and experience with:

1. How a Management Company operates with their appointed Administrator (i.e. Curo). The different role-players and their responsibilities throughout the trade process
2. The Administrators role withing the fund accounting process
3. Systems used within the industry (e.g. Finswitch)

• Takes initiative
• Takes ownership and accountability for tasks
• Not afraid to ask questions and learn
• Works well within a team
• Good time management, ability to prioritise and adhere to deadlines
• Good communication & interpersonal skills