The opportunity:

Bridge Financial Services Consulting was established within the last two years to provide management consulting and support services to investment management firms and financial services providers.  Our business has been growing rapidly, and to help us expand our business further, we are now looking for dynamic individuals with a background in accounting, investment business, fund administration or trustee work who are interested in taking their career in a new direction.

Profile:

Ideally, we would like to recruit individuals with flair and imagination, and who can deliver a highly professional and polished service. We are also looking for people who want to develop their skills and evolve with the business, and who may be interested in advancing their career by undertaking further study in specialist areas.

Abilities:

What is essential is to be able to work independently, or as part of a team of colleagues and representatives from the client and other organisations. This will require tact and sensitivity, as well as the ability to ensure projects are completed on a timely basis. You will also need to be able to understand and empathise with a client’s requirements, while quickly assimilating regulatory/technical information and concepts, so as to summarise and explain it to clients in a way that is clear and relevant to their business.

Qualifications:

We would like to meet people who have a good academic record and who have been successful in their career to date, but we are not looking for any particular qualifications, other than a background in one of the areas above. However, the salary and positions on offer are intended to be attractive to someone with between 3-4 years of professional experience, and at least one of the positions will involve some accounting work which should be within the ability of a part or recently qualified accountant.

What we offer:  

Since we started Bridge, our business has developed in a number of different and sometimes surprising ways, even to us. For example, we provide services and advice in areas such as derivatives, compliance and front and middle office operational processes. The variety of our work means that we are constantly learning, developing new knowledge and mastering new skills. Apart from this, and the salary and benefits that come with the position, we also offer the opportunity, through working with our clients, to gain experience of a wide range of financial services business and operations here and abroad. We are a small, dedicated group of people, but we deal with clients at all levels of their organisation, including chief executives and board directors. We pride ourselves on making the complex simple and delivering clear, practical advice and solutions that work.

If you think this kind of opportunity appeals to you, please send us a copy of your CV and current salary details at the following address, marked for the attention of the HR department:

Bridge Financial Services Consulting, Grand Canal House, 1 Upper Grand Canal Street, Dublin 4 or by email to Clair.Daly@dilloneustace.ie

Department: Fund Accounting

Location: Dublin, IRELAND

Franklin Templeton Investments remains a leading global investment management company for over 50 years thanks to our greatest assets - our employees. With over 6,800 employees working in 35 countries around the world to service over 240 financial products, we offer an exceptional range of diverse career options. We value excellence, initiative and diversity and strive to bring a balance of work and life to our employees.

Main Purpose:

The Fund Accounting Supervisor oversees and reviews the work completed by the Fund Accounting Department (FAD) line groups, ensuring that daily, monthly and periodic deadlines are met. The Supervisor provides training and development to the Fund Accounting staff, as well as ensuring workflow planning is complete. The supervisor also provides leadership on special projects.

Daily Responsibilities:·

• Work with staff to ensure the timely and accurate release of NAV’s and completion of all daily reconciliations , and departmental reporting requirements
• Assist in the resolution of complex accounting or system related issues occurring within the funds
• Ensure that all daily work is performed within the policy and procedural guidelines

Monthly Responsibilities:·

• Review Month End Fund files
• Preparation of department monthly KPI statistics

Periodic Responsibilities:·

• Work with the external/internal auditors to resolve issues within the funds
• Review Year End Files and preparation of accounts to TB

Other Responsibilities:·

• Provide feedback on Fund Accounting departmental policies and procedures
• Provide for adequate training and developmental opportunities for staff
• Prepare staff appraisals and ensure timely career feedback is provided to staff
• Work on special projects and provide a leadership role
• Manage individual and team performance
• Ensure team is motivated and developed
• Maintain departmental procedure manuals  

Required Education & Training:

• This position requires a University degree in accounting or business or equivalent experience
• Professional qualification in finance ,accounting or management (eg CA,ACCA,MBA) would be viewed favourably

Experience:

• This position must have three or more years of mutual fund accounting experience
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Experience with automated financial systems, including a general ledger, is required.
• Working knowledge of mutual fund industry regulations is required.  

Franklin Templeton offers competitive salaries, educational reimbursement, and on-site training. Our benefits include a contributory pension scheme, private healthcare plan, PHI, eyecare assistance and life insurance. We also offer an Employee Stock Investment Program, incentive plans and the purchase of funds with no sales charge. To apply for this position or to view other opportunities, please visit our website at www.franklintempleton.co.uk. Alternatively apply by post to General Manager, Franklin Templeton Services Limited, Suite 113 Alexandra House, The Sweepstakes, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

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Accountability:   Manager, Financial Administration

Job Summary:  

This position is responsible for all aspects of the annual and semi-annual financial statement reports which are distributed to shareholders, including working with the various fund auditors.  This position also directly supervises the total return calculations, distribution rates, monthly accruals reviews, SDRT and Corporation Tax.

Job Duties:

• Include, but are not limited to:
• Monitoring procedures and controls within team
• Providing guidance to associates on a daily basis
• Problem-solving for team
• Reviewing and signing-off on team members work
• Preparation of financial statements and filings
• Adjusting funds expense accruals
• Reporting fund performance
• Reporting SDRT
• Reporting and calculating Income/Corporation Tax.
• Facilitating audits
• Participating/leading special projects
• Preparing standard fund updates and coordinating the distribution of the results
• Reviewing in detail for accuracy and completeness all total return calculations
• Ensuring that deadlines for all shareholder reports are met
• Interviewing, hiring and performance managing team members
• Writing evaluations for team members on an annual basis

Purpose:          

This position ensures that assigned reports are prepared and distributed in an accurate and timely manner.  The position provides coordination of the shareholder report and fund performance reporting processes.  Reviews the items prepared by financial reporting analysts and directs the preparation of certain regulatory requirements.

Position Specifications:  Minimum criteria are:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business-related area or equivalent work experience
• 2 – 5 years industry related experience
• Proven leadership and motivational skills
• PC-based computer application experience
• Solid communication skills

 Job Status:        Exempt

Supervision Received:     Guidance is provided by Manager.

Supervision Exercised:   Financial Services Team

Consequences of Error:  A serious mistake or error in judgment in performing the required duties could result in lost income, cost for corrective action or good faith payments, lawsuits from shareholders, competitive disadvantages within industry and loss of future business.

Confidential Data:           Financial Services procedures and controls are an integral part of BISYS’ business.  Communication of these methodologies to outside parties could result in disciplinary action.  Records maintained by Financial Services department are restricted from access to unauthorized parties.

Career Opportunities:    

As a Supervisor, promotions within Financial Services could include, but are not limited to :

• Manager
• This individual could also experience growth through applicable career openings in other areas of BISYS. This individual would be considered for advancement based on job performance and experience.

All applications should be directed to http://jobs-bisys.icims.com/bisys_jobs/jobs/candidate/intro.jsp;jsessionid=20304b182b0e1659586d or by email to Lorraine.Kelly@Bisys.com

Accountability:

Supervisor

Job Summary:

A Senior Fund Accountant is responsible for maintaining the books and records of the mutual fund, calculating the daily net asset value (price) and daily income factor. 

Job Duties:

• Position responsibilities include:
• Entering all mutual fund transactions to a fund on a daily basis
• Distributing fund data to internal and external business partners
• Ensuring accurate fund records through reconciliation’s and reporting
• Increasing complexity and volume of fund activities
• Decreasing daily supervision
• Include, but are not limited to:
• Balancing cash with custodian
• Communicating cash position to the investment advisor
• Processing all trades
• Processing all shareholder work
• Balancing shares outstanding with the transfer agent
• Calculating daily market value of portfolio holdings
• Analyzing daily net asset value for accuracy
• Distributing fund data to internal and external business partners
• Completing a compliance and month-end checklist
• Reconciling fund holdings with the custodian
• Assisting with preparation of financial statements
• Assisting with expense accrual adjustments
• Assisting with performance reporting
• Coaching team members
• Assisting Supervisor with special projects

Purpose:

To produce accurate and timely fund accounting information for use by our internal and external business partners.

Position:

Specifications:   Minimum criteria are:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business-related area or equivalent work experience
• 9 Months – 18 Months industry-related experience
• PC-based computer application experience
• Solid communication skills

Job Status: Non-Exempt

License Requirements: BISYS Mutual Fund Certification

Interactions:

Supervision Received: Guidance is provided by Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: None

Consequences of Error:  Incorrectly processing a net asset value or factor by a material amount could result in a cost to the fund or BISYS.         

Confidential Data: Fund accounting procedures and controls are an integral part of BISYS’ business.  Communication of these methodologies to outside parties could result in disciplinary action.  Records maintained by Financial Services department are restricted from access to unauthorized parties.

Career Opportunities:

As a Senior Fund Accountant, promotions within Financial Services could include, but are not limited to:

• Lead Fund Accountant
• Financial Analyst
• Technical Analyst
• Corporate Actions Analyst
• Management Trainee
• This individual could also experience growth through applicable career openings in other areas of BISYS.  This individual would be considered for advancement based on job performance and experience.

All applications should be directed to http://jobs-bisys.icims.com/bisys_jobs/jobs/candidate/intro.jsp;jsessionid=20304b182b0e1659586d or by email to Lorraine.Kelly@Bisys.com

Department:      Fund Accounting

Job Title:           Lead Fund Accountant

Job Summary:

A Lead Fund Accountant is responsible for reviewing and monitoring procedures and controls within the team. The work covers all records produced for client investments, calculating the daily net asset value (price) and daily income factor (where applicable). 

Position responsibilities/Job Duties include:

·         Providing guidance to associates and reviewing and signing off on team members work. 

·         A Lead Fund Accountant is responsible for reviewing and monitoring procedures and controls within the team

·         Problem solving for team

·         Ensuring accurate NAVs

·         Reviewing fund invoices and expense authorizations

·         Overseeing preparation of financial statements and filings

·         Ensuring correct adjustments to fund expense accruals

·         Reporting fund performance

·         Facilitating audits

·         Participating on special projects

·         Providing input for associates performance reviews

Qualifications:

2 – 5 years experience in mutual fund industry.  Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, finance or business-related area desirable.  Proven leadership and motivational skills.  Strong PC-based experience.  Strong verbal communication skills.  Excellent analytical skills. 

All applications should be directed to http://jobs-bisys.icims.com/bisys_jobs/jobs/candidate/intro.jsp;jsessionid=20304b182b0e1659586d or by email to Lorraine.Kelly@Bisys.com

Department:      Financial Services, Dublin

Job Title:           Supervisor, Fund Accounting – Mutual Funds

Direct Reports:  Fund Accounting Team comprised of 4 – 7 staff from Fund Accountant to Lead Fund Accountant level.

Reporting to:      Manager, Fund Accounting

Job Summary:

A Fund Accounting Supervisor is responsible for reviewing and monitoring procedures and controls within their team. The work covers all aspects of Fund Accounting, predominately working on Irish domiciled Mutual Funds with daily valuations. The role also involves working on client requests and organizing a team to work together to meet client deadlines.

The Supervisor is responsible for performance management of all their direct reports and will be involved in the Recruitment, Performance Appraisal, Training and Development of all Associates within their team.

Certain project work (e.g., Fund launches/closures/conversions, implementing new processes and systems testing) will also be performed.

There will be a high level of interaction with clients (UK & US), other BISYS functional area’s (including US), Custodians/Trustees and Auditors.

Position responsibilities will include but are not limited to :

·         Ensuring the teams deliverables are met in an accurate and timely manner

·         100% Adherence to SAS 70 controls for Fund Accounting

·         Organizing the structure and resource within the Team to ensure all deliverables at attained

·         Review of all components included in NAV calculation

·         Review of certain tax calculations (e.g., German, Austrian & EUSD)

·         Calculation, review and distribution of specific Fund components e.g., Class Level FX Hedging Requirements

·         Participating in regular operational meetings with clients and other Fund Accounting teams

·         Completion of regular client reporting (Board Meeting Reports and UCITS III Management Reports)

·         Timely production/review of regular Management Reporting (Key Performance Indicators and Monthly Operational Summaries)

·         Liasing directly with Funds auditors in relation to Fund Accounting queries.

·         Managing Funds Trustee visits

·         Active participation in client projects e.g., New funds/classes, closures, and changes to existing requirements and processes

·         Working closely with Financial Administration regarding Funds expense accruals/payments, budgets, audits, financial statements and specific client requests

·         Participating in and leading special projects

·         Appropriate escalation and resolution of issues

·         Providing guidance to associates and reviewing and signing off on team members work. 

·         Organizing training on team for new requirements in industry that need to be reflected on funds

·         Providing  performance reviews and setting and monitoring individual and team objectives

Qualifications/Experience:

·         2 – 5 years experience in Fund Accounting.

·         Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, finance or business-related area desirable.

·         NAV review experience and participation in Fund Accounting related project work.

·         Demonstrated successful management and motivational skills.

·         Strong PC-based experience.

·         Strong verbal, and written communication skills. Good time management and excellent analytical skills.

All applications should be directed to http://jobs-bisys.icims.com/bisys_jobs/jobs/candidate/intro.jsp;jsessionid=20304b182b0e1659586d or by email to Lorraine.Kelly@Bisys.com

Department:      Investor Services Team, TA

Job Title:           Supervisor

Reporting to:      Manager

Core Skills & Competencies:

Develop and maintain high quality customer service to ensure the fulfillment of customer requirements;

·         Ensure all customer queries and requests are completed to a high quality and in a timely and accurate manner within the team.

·         Ensure that each member of the team is aware of the importance of delivering high quality customer service and of developing good working relationships.

·         Attend and contribute to operational, client and regulatory meetings in order to maintain and improve the service provided to clients.

·         Ensure that the team is fully informed of client developments and procedural changes, helping to maintain a consistent level of service.

Provide day-to-day supervision and direction of the team and its resources in order to ensure the accurate and timely completion of work.

·         Supervise and monitor the workflow for team members ensuring the fair allocation of work.

·         Manage the daily workflow within the team to ensure all work is completed in a timely, efficient and accurate manner.

·         Facilitate the effective flow of work between teams and work with other teams to address issues as they arise.

·         Ensure that the team is adequately trained in all areas of responsibility and that there is sufficient cover for all tasks.

·         Ensure that procedures are kept up to date and are adhered to.

·         Contribute to department staff planning, including recruitment.

Create an effective working environment through the proper coaching, explanation of work required and contribution to the appraisal process;

·         Develop and mentor team members, helping to bring them to a high standard of knowledge and ability.

·         Monitor the performance of team members and provide regular feedback on an individual level and also to the team manager.

·         Assist in or perform appraisal reviews for team members.

·         Recommend and take appropriate action on a timely basis, as the necessity arises.

·         Help to maintain staffing levels and minimise turnover.

Communicate relevant information as appropriate up and down the line;

·         Communicate openly with the team manager, ensuring the free flow of relevant information in a timely manner.

·         Work as an effective member of the management team to help meet service requirements.

·         Prepare management information, as required.

Ensure that specialist knowledge is kept current and disseminated as appropriate and be aware of possible/likely future developments and trends;

·         Represent BISYS to external partners such as clients, potential clients and vendors in a professional manner.

·         Participate in projects, effectively representing the team on new business initiatives.

·         Contribute to the retention and gaining of new business by demonstrating BISYS systems, processes and capabilities.

Proactively identify and act on opportunities to improve current procedures, to meet the changing requirements of customers. Implement minor improvements and refer major proposals upwards;

·         Ensure procedures are in place for all tasks and that they are operationally sound, with an emphasis on risk reduction and compliance.

·         Proactively review existing procedures on an ongoing basis, supporting the drive for continuos improvement. Make suggestions for enhancements where the need arises and implement changes which are approved.

·         Formulate procedures for new initiatives, maintaining standardisation and efficiency where possible.

Deputise for Manager as and when appropriate;

·         Deputise during short term absences for Manager

·         Assist more senior colleagues as appropriate.

Additional Job Specific Skills:

·         Computer Skills                   Comprehensive working knowledge of Investar/Investar One or other shareholder systems, Excel and Word. 

·         Industry Knowledge  Comprehensive procedural, technical and product knowledge of the Shareholder Services business.

·         Language Skills                   Fluency both orally and written in a European language (in addition to English) is beneficial but not essential.

·         Work experience                  Typically candidate will have at least 3 years Shareholder Services experience in a similar environment.

All applications should be directed to http://jobs-bisys.icims.com/bisys_jobs/jobs/candidate/intro.jsp;jsessionid=20304b182b0e1659586d or by email to Lorraine.Kelly@Bisys.com

Department: Transfer Agency

Job Title: Senior Manager, Project Management Group

Report To: Vice President

Job Summary:

The primary responsibilities in the role of Manager, Process Management Group is to ensure high quality service levels in the delivery of client and/or business unit driven projects for the Irish and Hong Kong offices.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Participate in the initial information gathering process to determine project resource allocation and scope.

·         Organize complete client and/or business unit requirements for all development items.

·         Create detailed project implementation plans.

·         Periodic status reporting on all ongoing projects.

·         Complete developments within the agreed time frames and budgets.

·         Manage projects including but not limited to fund launches, conversions, and development requests for all clients. 

·         Develop a close relationship with current client base.

·         Coordinate developments between business units and/or clients and external vendors where necessary.

·         Analyze projects to determine cross client benefit and/or BISYS cost reduction.

·         Involvement in cross selling existing solutions to new or existing clients.

·         Establish periodic meetings with the business units to assess efficiency of the operation.

·         Assess success of projects following implementation and organize training to avoid any project shortcomings.

·         Pro actively review existing team structure for efficiency.

·         Provide and solicit feedback from direct reports on all aspects of work. 

·         Provide quarterly reviews to all direct reports including a formal annual review for all reports.

·         Mentoring less experienced Project Managers.

Candidate attributes should include, but are not limited to:

·         Strong customer service orientation for both internal and externals customers.

·         Proven track record in successful project management completion.

·         Proven ability to manage a multi functional team of project managers with diverse project requirements and geographic focus to tight deadlines.

·         Ability to recognise diverse cultural expectations with regard to service levels and meet those requirements in a responsive and effective manner.

·         Previous experience in working in a dynamic Transfer Agency department is helpful but not mandatory.

Core Skills and Competencies:

Develop and maintain strong client relationships to ensure the fulfillment of customer requirements;

·         Manage the relationship with clients on escalated project items and ensure that important queries and requests received from them other business partners are dealt with in a satisfactory manner.

·         Support Client Services in the management of significant client business initiatives and strategic developments.

·         Actively review and contribute to enhancing the service offered to the BISYS clients and TA operations.

·         Actively participate in management and directing of operational, client and regulatory meetings in order to maintain and improve the service offered to clients.

·         Contribute actively to the retention and growth of existing clients and to new client initiatives by demonstrating BISYS’ systems, processes, capabilities and service strength.

Provide strategic support and development of the team management and its resources in order to ensure accurate and timely completion of work, goals and objectives;

·         Support the team Manager(s) in the monitoring of the team structure and resources to ensure all work is correctly allocated and completed in a timely, efficient and accurate manner.

·         Work with the team Manager(s) to review and enhance the daily workflow within the team.

·         Support the team Manager(s) to ensure the effective flow of work between team members and work with other teams to resolve issues as they arise.

·         Assist the team Manager(s) to ensure that Manager and the team is adequately trained in all areas of responsibility and is familiar with best practices, BISYS policies and procedures.

·         Work with the other Senior Managers and Training Manager to address any training needs within the team and overall department.

·         Work with the team Manager(s) to ensure that the team is correctly staffed to ensure the optimum performance and efficiency gains.

Create an effective working environment through the proper coaching, explanation of work required and contribution to the appraisal process;

·         Develop and mentor the team Manager(s) and support them in the strategic requirements of their role.

·         Actively solicit feedback from the team members in the performance of team overall and work with them to determine any development points that need to be addressed and resolved.

·         Perform appraisal reviews for the team Manager(s) and conduct these in an objective and constructive manner and ensure they are delivered in a timely and professional fashion.

·         Actively work with the Manager(s) to maintain staffing levels and minimise turnover within the team.

Communicate relevant information as appropriate up and down the line;

·         Communicate openly with all colleagues and at all levels either within or outside the team, ensuring the free flow of relevant information in a timely manner.

·         Work as a key member of the department management team to help meet and enhance service requirements.

·         Prepare management information, as required and analyse management information provided to improve the service offered by the team.

Ensure that specialist knowledge is kept current and disseminated as appropriate and be aware of possible/likely future developments and trends;

·         Represent BISYS to external partners such as clients, potential clients and vendors in a professional manner.

·         Provide full representation for the team or functional area on new business initiatives and support the Project Management team in bringing these initiatives to an effective and timely completion.

·         Share specialist knowledge and experience as appropriate with the Manager(s), the Management team or other teams on strategic initiatives, daily work and other business initiatives.

Maintain and develop the TA department overall in order to improve the departmental performance from a servicing, budgetary, control and efficiency perspective;

·         Development of MIS tools to track group and departmental performance and efficiency and develop ways to improve these results.

·         Assist the department Management in the budget development, tracking and improvement in performance.

·         Maintain and enhance the risk reduction environment through improved automation initiatives, improvement in quality and control audits, specifically SAS70 and focus on compliance.

·         Assist in the development and execution of strategic initiatives in the area of service improvement, efficiency improvement, new product development, client growth etc.

Deputise for Vice President as and when appropriate;

·         Deputise during short-term absences for Vice President or Manager(s).

·         Assist more senior colleagues as appropriate.

Requirements:

·         5+ Years financial services management experience

·         4+ Years Project Management Experience

All applications should be directed to http://jobs-bisys.icims.com/bisys_jobs/jobs/candidate/intro.jsp;jsessionid=20304b182b0e1659586d or by email to Lorraine.Kelly@Bisys.com

Employer:

Trinity Fund Administration Limited is a rapidly growing financial services company offering great opportunities within its Corporate Services Department for advancement to the right candidate who can demonstrate flair and ability and a desire to make a real contribution in a dynamic environment.

Reporting to:

Compliance & Business Development Manager

Main Purpose of the Position:

This varied role will involve (a) general company secretarial duties to include convening meetings and maintaining statutory registers; (b) compliance duties which involve ensuring compliance for investment funds with various statutory documentation and regulatory bodies; and (c) providing support in the incorporation of investment funds in addition to ad hoc marketing projects.

Main Duties of the Position:

Reporting, via a team structure, to the Compliance & Business Development Manager, duties include:

·         Liaison with clients, service providers and all other departments within the organisation as necessary;

·         Assisting with the incorporation of mutual funds and investment companies in a number of offshore jurisdictions;

·         Assisting in the preparation of constitutional documents; contracts; prospectuses; and other relevant fund documentation;

·         Opening bank accounts;

·         Co-ordination of board meetings and preparation of the relevant documentation in this regard;

·         Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements for companies;

·         Maintenance of statutory books and records;

·         Maintenance of internal control procedures;

·         Miscellaneous marketing projects; and

·         Other ad-hoc requirements from time to time.

Principal Qualifications/Skill Set Required:

·         Business Degree or equivalent;

·         Computer literate with excellent administration skills and proven attention to detail;

·         Experience in a similar financial services role would be an advantage; and

·         It should be noted that the above job specification may be amended and additional duties added from time to time.

Application:

Employer:

Custom House Administration & Corporate Services Ltd (“CH”) is the largest independent third-party Fund Administrator in Dublin specialising in alternative investment and hedge funds. We are also the only hedge fund administrator in the world to have been awarded a Moody’s MQ (Management Quality) ranking. For more information visit our web-site at http://www.customhousegroup.com/

Reporting to:

Corporate Services Manager

Main Purpose of the Job:

To assist, within a team structure, the Corporate Services Manager in the provision of Corporate Services, to include regulatory, legal, company secretarial and general administrative services generally to CH clients in an effective and efficient manner.

To assist in the continued development of the Corporate Services proposition offered by CH to its clients.

Main Duties of the Position:

Reporting, via a team structure, to the Manager, duties include:

• Preparation of documentation in compliance with the relevant constitutive documents for a wide range of statutory, legal, corporate secretarial and administrative procedures;
• Liaison with clients, service providers and all other departments;
• Assisting on securitization structures and repackaging of notes issued by Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs);
• Incorporating the SPVs and preparing and filing all forms required by the Companies Registration Office in respect of the SPVs and individual repackaging trades;
• Reviewing the legal documents in respect of the SPVs including swap agreements, debentures, share charges, corporate administration agreements, prospectus;
• Opening Bank accounts, VAT and Tax registration;
• Co-ordination of client and SPV closing meetings, and board meetings thereafter with attendances and action points arising;
• Generation of fees;
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements for client companies;
• Maintenance of statutory books/records and board minutes/resolutions;
• Ensuring that requests from client and colleagues are dealt with in a timely and accurate manner;
• Providing both verbal and written reports via team structure to the Manager;
• To maintain CH internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators.
• Ad-hoc requirements from time to time;

Principal Qualifications/Skill Set Required:

• Business/Law Degree or equivalent;
• Proactive management of client portfolio requires proven attention to detail, multi-tasking skills and excellent communication and organizational skills in a changing environment;
• Be self motivated, taking ownership with a structured and determined approach to work;
• Good working knowledge/skills of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, e-mail, Excel);
• Ability to work with multi-cultural teams;

Relationship With Other Departments:

All Departments.

It should be noted that the above Job Specification may be amended and additional duties added from time to time.

If you are interested in applying for this position please contact Olivia Ormonde, HR Generalist:

E-mail HumanResources@customhousegroup.com

Bank of Ireland Securities Services (BoISS) is the Fund Administration and Custody Division of the Bank of Ireland Group based in the IFSC, BoISS has an outstanding client relationship reputation.  We are seeking to add to this exceptional team.

Due to growth of current business and take-on of new clients, we now have a number of Client Services Opportunities at different levels.  All positions will require at least four to five plus years experience in a fund client relationship or servicing role:

Client Relationship Managers (two senior positions available)

These are front-line and key customer services roles within BoISS.  A minimum of five years Client Servicing experience is required.  The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and management skills and be able to motivate a team of up to ten people.

Client Take-On

The function of the Take-on/Conversion unit is to act as the bridge between marketing and the client servicing area.  The role involves a significant amount of liaison with individual areas within the business in addition to building the client relationship.  Therefore, the role will allow you to gain a significant knowledge of how the business works in addition to allowing you to develop client relationship skills.

The ideal candidate will have five years plus funds industry experience with the ability to work on their own initiative and a willingness to learn.

Senior Client Services Officer

Minimum four years funds industry experience specifically with settlements and valuations background.  Strong communication and client relationship skills are critical.

Customer focus is critical in each of the above roles.

Interested applicants should forward a detailed CV, with cover letter, by email to: careers@boiss.boi.ie

Tel:       +353 1 673 7297/7298

Fax:      +353 1 670 1380

www.boiss.com

An opportunity has arisen to join the Fund Accounting/Valuations Team of Bank of Ireland Securities Services. The primary responsibilities of this role will be:

·         Preparation and production of accurate and timely valuations - Net Asset Value Calculations.

·         Liaising directly with the client services teams to resolve issues and problems as they arise.

·         Proactively working with the team to meet client needs.

·         Assist in the development of Valuations systems to meet client needs

·         Work on various technical projects

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

·         Minimum 2-3 years NAV experience

·         Highly numerate with good analytical skills

·         Strong client focus & ability to work on own initiative

Interested applicants should forward a detailed CV, with cover letter,

by email to: careers@boiss.boi.ie

Tel:       +353 1 673 7297/7298

Fax:      +353 1 670 1380

www.boiss.com

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed, as an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Employer

Custom House Administration & Corporate Services Ltd (“CH”) is the largest independent third-party Fund Administrator in Dublin specialising in alternative investment and hedge funds. We are also the only hedge fund administrator in the world to have been awarded a Moody’s MQ (Management Quality) ranking. For more information visit our web-site at http://www.customhousegroup.com/

Reporting to:

Fund Administration Manager

Main Purpose of the Job:

Responsible for the entry and reconciliation of portfolios of specialized investment funds.

Main Duties of the Position

·         Generation and upload of all investment data for portfolio’s

·         Management of reconciliation of each fund on a daily basis

·         Liaise with brokers/custodians to ensure accurate a timely receipt of all portfolio information

·         Back up when work loads demand

·         Resolve reconciliation differences in fund portfolios

·         Hand over of reconciled portfolio to NAV preparation team each day

·         Manual input of any information not available automatically

·         Communication with other departments

·         Evaluation procedures to reduce errors, ensuring consistency within Department

Principal Qualifications / |skill set required

• Knowledge of Futures and other derivative instruments is essential.
• Ability to work to daily deadlines
• Awareness of operational / fund reconciliation risk issues
• Minimum experience of 1 year of Data Reconciliation;
• Be self motivated with a structured and determined approach to work
• High degree of communication skills, verbal and written with the ability to communicate externally and internally at all levels
• Ability to work with multi-cultural teams
• Computer literate
• Bloomberg experience in derivative products is an advantage

Relationship with other Departments

All Departments.

It should be noted that the above Job Specification may be amended and additional duties added from time to time.

If you are interested in applying for this position please contact Olivia Ormonde, HR Generalist:

E-mail: Humanresources@customhousegroup.com

THE JOB

Purpose

An opportunity exists for an ambitious person to work in a dynamic and flexible environment to assist in the formulation and implementation of trustee policy and procedures.

Principal Tasks

• Supervision of other team member or team members
• Review of fund documentation and completing of review programmes in order to ensure appropriate monitoring of funds.
• Review of administration of funds to ensure Fund is being administered in line with Regulatory and Prospectus requirements.
• Ensuring issues identified are communicated and escalated appropriately.
• Responding to client queries.
• Review of administrators Errors Log, along with review of errors calculations.
• Testing of compliance monitoring systems.
• Review of distributions and performance fees paid by funds.
• Assist with review of the operational departments in order to ensure funds are being administered in accordance with fund documentation/Regulations.

Environment

Reporting to Manager, this position is an opportunity for a suitable candidate to gain exposure to all areas of Trustee and fund administration in rapidly growing department and changing regulatory environment.

THE PERSON

Qualifications

Honours Leaving Cert with Maths and English.

Core Competencies

• Good computer / communication skills
• Good analytical expertise
• Organised
• Persistent in completing tasks

Disposition

• Team player
• Willing to take instruction
• Initiative
• Enthusiastic
• Self motivated and reliant
• Personable

Other

Previous Trustee or Fund Administration experience required.

Purpose

An opportunity exists for an ambitious person to work in a dynamic and flexible environment to assist in the formulation and implementation of trustee policy and procedures.

Principal Tasks

• Supervision of other team member or team members in their review of funds to ensure compliance with investment restrictions.
• To ensure timely and proper completion of tasks of team members.
• Review and comment on draft prospectuses and financial statements
• Appraising performance of team members.
• Devising work programmes and schedules
• Selecting potential team members.
• Review of portfolio of funds to ensure compliance with Regulatory investment restriction and borrowing power limits.
• Ensuring breaches are rectified in a timely manner.
• Responding to client queries.
• Testing of compliance monitoring systems and reporting thereon.
• Review of distributions and performance fees paid by funds
• Assist with review of the operational departments in order to ensure funds are being administered in accordance with fund documentation/Regulations
• Reviewing composition of NAV calculations/Fund administration and testing of key controls.

Environment

Reporting to Senior Manager, this position is an opportunity for a suitable candidate to gain exposure to all areas of Trustee and fund administration and management experience in a rapidly growing department and changing regulatory environment.

THE PERSON

Qualifications

3 honours in Leaving Cert. Third level qualification (i.e. cert, diploma, degree etc.)

Core Competencies

• Good computer / communication skills
• Good analytical expertise
• Organised
• Persistent in completing tasks

Disposition

• Team player
• Willing to take instruction
• Uses initiative
• Enthusiastic
• Self motivated and reliant
• Personable

To apply for this position please visit the employers extranet site at https://us.jobpartners.com/jpapps/statestreet_emea/

Functional Title (Internal)	Senior Fund Administration Manager – Alternative Funds Fund Services- Sandyford Office.
Business Title (External)	Senior Fund Administration Manager Alternative Fund Services
Reporting to	Head of Fund Administration
Grade	4
Job Summary (Key accountabilities including client relationship and sales content)
The Senior Fund Administration Manager – Alternative Funds (SFAM) is primarily responsible for the management of the delivery of all services offered by the Fund Administration teams and their portfolio of Clients.   The Client content is MEDIUM to HIGH –this is a lead Relationship role with primary responsibility for delivery of services and the pro-active inter-action with Clients at a high level operating level. The role will demand full co-operation and inter-action with the Client Relationship Management team.   The SFAM is specifically responsible for overseeing the delivery of the following services to a portfolio of clients: ·         Fiduciary services ·         Compliance and operational risk monitoring ·         Net asset value calculations ·         Custody administration services ·         Financial reporting for mutual funds, partnerships and other collective vehicles ·         Management services ·         Investor dealing services ·         Banking and credit administration services
Job Accountabilities
Client Relationship Management ·         Maintain and enhance the reputation of AFS for service delivery through effective and continual inter-action with key clients, technical input and feedback and deployment and co-ordination of all staff involved in the delivery of Client Services ·         Scope and position AFS to respond to Clients’ current and future administration needs ·         Liaise with Client relationship Managers to ensure effective development of the Client Services product Client Service provision ·         Ensure contact between AFS and its Clients is regular, timely and productive ·         Ensure delivery of all services to Clients is regular, timely and accurate ·         Ensure integration of new business occurs efficiently and effectively ·         Ensure that agreed profitability targets are maintained over the life of the Client relationship ·         Ensure that all services provided to Clients are appropriately positioned and executed ·         Ensure that all aspects of portfolio administration are reviewed from a compliance or operational risk aspect Staff Management and Development ·         Ensure that the Fund Administration teams are led and managed effectively.
Strategic Objectives
·         Enhance the Client facing profile of AFS by understanding the future direction of a Client’s business so that service provision is pro-actively adjusted to accommodate change. ·         Maintain profitability of fund administration activities both in terms of AFS P&L and minimum client profitability targets.  This includes the periodic review and involvement in renegotiation of fee levels as appropriate.
Operational Objectives
·         Manage a group of highly client focused Fund Administration teams to ensure that their delivery objectives are achieved and that they present a responsive, pro-active and nimble approach to Client needs. ·         Ensure that the complexities of valuing complex portfolios are fully understood and that Valuation review Committee meetings are properly held, attended and recorded ·         Meet with global key or location top ten clients at least twice per year with the appropriate Client relationship Manager. ·         Require Fund Administration Managers to meet with their respective clients at least twice per year. ·         Establish agreed minimum standards on a consistent basis for the delivery of all services to clients and in particular ensure that the delivery of valuation, accounting and investor services is on time and accurate. ·         Ensure that all actual or potential compliance or risk issues are properly recorded, investigated and reported to the location Compliance function ·         Integrate new business into AFS with all appropriate processes and workflows agreed and documented with clients e.g. the establishment of operating memoranda. ·         Provide management support to the Head of Fund Administration in the areas of Accounting and Valuation, Tax, Investor Dealing and Services, Business support and PAU ·         Ensure the effective deployment of staff resources to meet clients' service requirements within agreed cost structures. ·         Provide appropriate training and development for fund administration staff including the following - coaching, challenging work assignments or projects; attendance at conferences and training courses, client visits, and regular structured feedback on performance. ·         Appraise staff at least twice per year. ·         To maintain HSBC internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators. Any failures to comply with the above should be reflected in year-end performance assessments.
Job Requirements
Experience		Minimum of 6 years in administration of Alternative/Mutual funds of which 3 must have been in a managerial role. At least 3 years detailed knowledge of the following is desirable ·         Alternative fund strategies (HF, FOF and PE) ·         Complexities of valuing and reporting alternative investments ·         Valuation processes relating to complex funds ·         Investor servicing processes including equalisation methodologies and/or partnership and capital call transactions ·         Custody processes and issues ·         Banking and credit processes
Communication skills		·         Excellent written and spoken skills ·         Personal presence and commercial acumen to deal confidently with senior representatives of Client organisations ·         Ability to negotiate and close repeat sales
Education and training		·         A professional financial qualification or relevant degree/ professional qualification ·         A record of training and awareness of issues surrounding alternative investment vehicles – notably hedge funds, fund of funds and private equity funds
Job Content
Reports to		Head of Fund Administration
Number of Direct Reports		·         3 to 4 Fund Administration Managers
Number of Indirect Reports		Likely to be in excess of 40
Number of Global Key Clients		Minimum of 1-2 in each of the Fund Administration Management Teams
Assets Under Administration		Likely to be in the region of US$5-10 billion
Budget Responsibility
Prepared by
Date reviewed		May 2006

For further information contact: Angela Daly, Recruitment Officer, HSBC Ireland, HSBC House, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2. Tel 014072063   /  angela.m.daly@hsbc.com  

Department:                  Fund Administration – Accounting & Valuations: Location

Job Title:                       Fund Administration Manager

Reporting To:                Senior Fund Administration Manager

HSBC IRELAND now has over 500 employees in Dublin engaged in a diverse range of financial services including Fund Administration, Commercial Banking, Consumer Finance and Insurance. The head office is located at HSBC House, Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. 

ALTERNATIVE FUND SERVICES now has over 300 employees in the Dublin office spread between the following departments:

-          Valuations

-          Investor Services (Shareholder Services)

-          Portfolio Administration Unit

-          Client Relationship Management

-          Sales & Business Implementation

Qualifications and skills:

Preferably Degree standard, or equivalent professional experience The Manager should have a thorough knowledge of fund valuations and a detailed, enquiring and accurate approach to reviewing valuations. He or she should have the interpersonal and management skills needed to manage and motivate a team of people. The Manager should be capable of managing their own time and that of their team to ensure that deadlines are met. He or she will be capable of working on their own initiate and resolving problems and issues as they arise. He or she should also have excellent communication skills.

Key responsibilities

The Manager is responsible for the management of the alternative valuations team and for ensuring that the output from the section is accurate, timely and of a high quality. The Manager should ensure that all Operating Memoranda are kept current by devising and implementing new procedures, and that agreed service levels are maintained by ensuring current procedures are followed. The Manager will be responsible for training, motivation and appraisal of the valuations team, ensuring necessary diligence and risk awareness. He or she will also be the main day-to-day contact with clients and with other departments and will also be responsible for communicating issues and problems to department managers.

Professional skills and experience

·       The candidate will probably have:

·       At least 3-5 years experience in the fund administration or similar business, including direct contact with clients, with at least 1-2 years management experience

·       Knowledge and relevant working experience involving at least two of the following areas:

·         Fund Administration

·          Fund Accounting

·         Client Relationship Management

·         Custody Services

·         Shareholder/Investor Services

·         Banking and Credit Services

·       Specialisation in the following product types:

·     Funds of Hedge Funds

·     Funds of Funds

·       Good working knowledge of at least two of the following product types:

·     Traditional Funds

·     Pension Funds

·     Emerging Markets Funds

·     Private Equity Funds

Personal skills and qualities

·       Strong client service orientation and background

·       Ability to work accurately under pressure to tight deadlines on complex fund administration and accounting issues

·       Ability to organise and manage multiple projects simultaneously

·       Confidence in taking decisions and guiding staff

·       Confidence in discussing and explaining complex matters with clients, managers and staff

·       Ability to recognise the need for motivation and to motivate their direct reports

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills

·       Interest in technology

·       Ability to recognise and address risk and compliance issues

·       Willingness to travel occasionally

·       Good presentation and client entertainment skills

·       Excellent time management skills

Purpose of job:

·      To act as the prime contact for allocated clients within the product group on service delivery issues

·      To support the Senior Account Manager in managing the product-focused client service delivery group for allocated clients comprising Accounting & Valuation; Custody Administration; Shareholder Services Investor Relations

·       To ensure efficient, cost-effective and error free service delivery for clients

·       To co-ordinate all aspects of delivery in the daily servicing of allocated clients

·       To provide solutions for improved client delivery and servicing

·      To liaise with clients to assess current levels of service and future delivery needs and servicing

·       To develop the soft skills and the technical skills of Fund Administration Managers

Responsibilities:

·       Management of client service delivery processes for allocated clients, from fund launch to liquidation, including accounting & valuation, custody and shareholder activity

·       Implementation of service delivery agreements with clients

·       Provision of guidance and solutions to clients on accounting & valuation, settlement/custody and shareholder related issues

·       Provision of guidance and solutions to staff on accounting & valuation, settlement/custody and shareholder related issues for allocated clients

·       Co-ordination of launches and transfers for allocated clients into/out of the product group

·       Co-ordination of liquidations of funds for allocated clients within the product group

·       Assistance with the management, prioritisation and organisation of workloads within the product group

·       Participation in client and prospective client meetings, presentations and entertainment

·       Participation in regular Service Level Reviews with clients (frequency depending on size of client)

·       Identification and implementation of improvements to the client service delivery process, including systems enhancements

·       Assistance with development and implementation of best working practices to meet control, quality and cost requirements

·       Management of staff, including: effective appraisal, development, management, motivation, promotion and training

·       Assistance with the development of and adherence to standardised practices and procedures within the product group

·       Preparation of annual client reviews

·       Distribution of information to clients on service and delivery matters

·       To maintain HSBC internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators. Any failures to comply with the above should be reflected in year-end performance assessments.

For further information contact: Angela Daly, Recruitment Officer, HSBC Ireland, HSBC House, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2. Tel 014072063   /  angela.m.daly@hsbc.com

·       Front Office Trading: To execute instructions received from clients within stipulated timeframes

Tasks

Front Office Trading:

·       Order entry onto Custody system;

·       Placing Subscription/Redemption orders with various counter parties;

·       Monitoring pending trades and trade queues to ensure the trade is executed within deadlines;

·       Complete relevant paperwork, subscription agreements, etc.;

·       Confirming order receipt, Trade date & Value date to client;

·       Resolve issues with Counter parties, Clients etc.;

·       Amend/Cancel transactions as per client instructions;

·       Liaising with CDPSL (our Back office), Counter parties & Clients;

·       Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills Required

·         a minimum of 6-12 months experience within a fund administration/shareholder services environment is essential;

·         a very high level of accuracy is required;

·         an understanding of financial markets/funds business would be an advantage;

·         education requirements include a business degree qualification as a minimum.

If interested send your CV with cover to Ms. Ann Kelly HR Manager, Citco Bank Nederland N.V. Dublin Branch, 3 Custom House Plaza, IFSC Dublin 1.  Fax details (01) 636 7110 or email: cbndjobs@citco.com.

Citco Bank Nederland N.V. Dublin Branch was established in the IFSC in August 1998, as a fully licensed branch of Citco Bank Nederland N.V. in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.  It is a world recognised leader in the trading, settlement and custody of international funds.

The CITCO Group Limited established since 1939, offers corporate/fiduciary services, third party fund administration and banking services and currently employs over 2,000 people worldwide, of which 750 are based in Dublin and Cork.  It has offices across Europe, USA, Canada, Bermuda, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, US Virgin Islands, Curacao, Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong.

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