Role Description
Client onboardingShift : UK Role
Senior Analyst Overview Of Role/Principle Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of this candidate is to efficiently manage the end-to-end setup, maintenance, and closure of mandates, portfolios, agreements, and related accounts across key systems. The role requires liaison with several internal departments as well as external executing and prime brokers, custodians and fund administrators, therefore good written and oral communication is key. We are looking for someone who likes working as part of a team and is comfortable with a fast-paced operations environment.
Key Responsibilities:
External Account set up, amendment and closure
- Third party entity onboarding, maintenance and offboarding
- Setup and maintenance of Custody, Foreign Exchange (FX) Broker, Clearing Broker, Prime Broker, Unit Trust Transfer Agent and Third Party Administrator Accounts.
- Creation and Ongoing due diligence of executing brokers
- Custody / Market Onboarding and maintenance.
- Set up of Exchange Traded Derivative (ETD) accounts with Clearing Brokers.
- Uploading of Know Your Client (KYC) and Mandate Net Asset Value (NAV) data into Counterparty Manager (CPM) system and permissioning brokers to view the documents.
- Responding to Level 1 KYC queries on Schroder entities
- Monitoring expiring documents (tax docs / annual reports) and refreshing in CPM. Schroder System Mandate and Portfolio set up, amendment and closure
- Setup and maintenance of Mandate, Portfolios and other related items in Aladdin and Schroder data masters
- Closure of accounts in Aladdin and Schroder data masters
- Static data amendments
- Maintenance of Aladdin Portfolio Groups
- Set up and maintenance of derivative agreements in Aladdin (Deco).
- Broker configuration
- Fund manager changes
- Investment Policy and Objective changes
- Assignment of trading and other simple Portfolio Compliance rules and compliance list setup.
- Trade Reporting configuration and maintenance Schroder Fund Implementation, launch and lifecycle events
- Launch and closure of Funds and share classes
- Side pocket creations and redemptions
- Shareholder mailings
- Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) creation & renewals for Schroder funds
Skills And Behaviours Required
- Knowledge of KYC/AML processes, LEI requirements, and regulatory documentation.
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication with clients, internal teams, custodians, and counterparties.
- Managing a high volume of varied tasks efficiently and meeting internal and external deadlines.
- Collecting, verifying, storing, and maintaining accurate operational data.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, responsive, and tailored service to clients.
- Good understanding of operational risks
- Proficient on Excel
What You’ll Be Like
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively interacting with internal and external teams, ensuring that all parties are informed and aligned throughout the onboarding process.
- A keen eye for detail is crucial for reviewing documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and accurately processing client information.
- Strong organisational abilities are needed to manage multiple events simultaneously, prioritising tasks and maintaining a smooth and efficient workflow.
- The ability to identify issues and develop solutions quickly and effectively is important for addressing any challenges that may arise during the onboarding process.
- Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance requirements is important to ensure that the onboarding process meets all necessary legal standards.
- The ability to analyse data and workflows can help improve processes and enhance the efficiency of the onboarding experience.
Skills
Client onboarding,KYC,AML
