Transfer Agency, Assistant Manager / Manager

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a supervisory position within the Transfer Agency (TA) team of the Portcullis Fund Administration Group.

TA Managers interact with all levels of professionals both internally and externally. Therefore, good interpersonal and communication skills are required. Candidates must demonstrate initiative, be able to perform well under pressure and simultaneously handle multiple assignments. TA Managers are responsible to direct the day-to-day processing of subscriptions, redemptions, transfers and the AML / CDD and FATCA / CRS review for various fund structures.

As TA Manager you will be responsible for:

Client Engagement

• Manage and maintain day-to-day communications with internal and external stake holders eg. investors, investment managers, auditors, compliance.

Service Delivery

• Adhere to Portcullis internal control procedures.
• Understand common fee methodologies and private equity capital activities.
• Ensure client deliverables are met timely and accurately.
• Undertake full review of subscription agreements and self-certification forms.
• Review AML / KYC investor documentation for completeness.
• Review FATCA / CRS documentation for accuracy and assist in yearly reporting to tax authorities.
• Be responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures.
• Prepare and review operational memorandums and ensure compliance with transfer agency procedures.
• Manage internal workflow to ensure internal processing and client deadlines are met.

People Management

• Demonstrate good management skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Assist with development and implementation of training all levels of transfer agency team members, ensuring team competency and adequate knowledge.
• Supervision and guidance of subordinate staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate should have a university degree (accounting, legal, finance or economics preferred) or a Polytechnic Diploma in a related field with at least 5 years of fund administration experience, of which 2 in a managerial position.
• Strong computer skills are required, Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience in filing with tax reporting (FATCA/CRS) would be much preferred.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational, time management, planning and co-ordination skills.
• Diligent and meticulous with an eye for detail.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a supervisory position within the Transfer Agency (TA) team of the Portcullis Fund Administration Group.

TA Managers interact with all levels of professionals both internally and externally. Therefore, good interpersonal and communication skills are required. Candidates must demonstrate initiative, be able to perform well under pressure and simultaneously handle multiple assignments. TA Managers are responsible to direct the day-to-day processing of subscriptions, redemptions, transfers and the AML / CDD and FATCA / CRS review for various fund structures.

As TA Manager you will be responsible for:

Client Engagement

• Manage and maintain day-to-day communications with internal and external stake holders eg. investors, investment managers, auditors, compliance.

Service Delivery

• Adhere to Portcullis internal control procedures.
• Understand common fee methodologies and private equity capital activities.
• Ensure client deliverables are met timely and accurately.
• Undertake full review of subscription agreements and self-certification forms.
• Review AML / KYC investor documentation for completeness.
• Review FATCA / CRS documentation for accuracy and assist in yearly reporting to tax authorities.
• Be responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures.
• Prepare and review operational memorandums and ensure compliance with transfer agency procedures.
• Manage internal workflow to ensure internal processing and client deadlines are met.

People Management

• Demonstrate good management skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Assist with development and implementation of training all levels of transfer agency team members, ensuring team competency and adequate knowledge.
• Supervision and guidance of subordinate staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate should have a university degree (accounting, legal, finance or economics preferred) or a Polytechnic Diploma in a related field with at least 5 years of fund administration experience, of which 2 in a managerial position.
• Strong computer skills are required, Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience in filing with tax reporting (FATCA/CRS) would be much preferred.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational, time management, planning and co-ordination skills.
• Diligent and meticulous with an eye for detail.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team.