Job Title: Reconciliations - Team Leader Shift Time Zone: UK Shift Department: Reconciliations Location: [Add Location] Reports to: [Manager Title] Overview of the Role As a Team Leader within the Reconciliations team, you will serve as a subject matter expert, ensuring the integrity of custody and cash position data maintained in internal systems. You will oversee daily reconciliation processes, manage complex issues to resolution, and serve as a mentor and escalation point for team members. This role requires a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is keen on meeting tight deadlines, and embraces continuous learning and technology adoption. Key Responsibilities Supervise team members and specific reconciliation processes to ensure high-quality output and timely completion. Act as a key escalation point for the team and work closely with internal teams and external counterparties to resolve complex breaks. Monitor and investigate daily cash and custody breaks, ensuring timely resolution and accurate updates in internal systems. Perform custody transaction and position reconciliation against internal records. Execute outstanding OTC bilateral collateral, position, and fixed deposit reconciliations. Maintain accurate internal records by validating and updating transactions including fees and income. Produce and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly MI reports to stakeholders. Proactively investigate queries from stakeholders, clients, custodians, and administrators. Ensure procedures and controls are implemented and followed; assist in updates and improvements. Participate in internal audits and compliance reviews as required. Support and train junior team members, sharing product knowledge and best practices. Participate in department and company-wide initiatives and projects. Skills and Behaviours Required Prior experience in reconciliations and/or investment accounting. Strong understanding of operational risks and control frameworks. Familiarity with equity, fixed income, and derivative products. Proficient in Excel and other basic software tools. Experience with systems like Aladdin and Tri-Optima preferred. Sound numerical skills and ability to analyze root causes of reconciliation issues. Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and time-management abilities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build strong relationships across teams. Effective team player and a confident mentor with leadership qualities. Open to feedback, receptive to change, and proactive in identifying improvement opportunities. Qualifications such as IOC or IMC are a plus. Broader experience in asset management and understanding of the end-to-end asset lifecycle is desirable. Discharge of Responsibilities The role holder is expected to perform all duties with the highest standards of integrity, quality, and transparency. This includes establishing and maintaining effective oversight and control frameworks, promoting the success of the company, and considering the interests of stakeholders such as clients, regulators, employees, and society. Required Skills Back Office Operations,Investment Management,Reconciliation