Lead I - Client Onboarding, KYC ,Excellent Communication

5 - 7 Years
1 Opening
Kochi

Job Title:

Mandate & Account Setup Operations Analyst (or customize based on your internal title convention)

Overview of the Role:

The primary responsibility of this role is to manage the end-to-end setup, maintenance, and closure of mandates, portfolios, agreements, and accounts across internal systems. The role involves frequent interaction with internal teams and external parties, such as executing brokers, custodians, and fund administrators.

The ideal candidate is a team player who thrives in a fast-paced operations environment, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of tasks effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

External Account Management:

• Onboarding, maintenance, and offboarding of third-party entities.

• Setup and maintenance of:

  • Custody accounts

  • FX Broker accounts

  • Clearing Broker & Prime Broker accounts

  • Unit Trust Transfer Agent & Third-Party Administrator accounts

• Market onboarding and Custody arrangements.

• Exchange-Traded Derivative (ETD) account setup with Clearing Brokers.

• Uploading KYC and Mandate NAV data to Counterparty Manager (CPM).

• Handling Level 1 KYC queries and monitoring/refreshing expiring documents.

Mandate & Portfolio Management:

• Setup, maintenance, and closure of:

  • Mandates

  • Portfolios

  • Aladdin client data masters

• Static data updates and broker configurations.

• Maintenance of Aladdin Portfolio Groups.

• Derivative agreement setup in Aladdin (Deco).

• Updates for Fund Manager changes, Investment Policies, and Objectives.

• Assignment of trading and simple Portfolio Compliance rules.

• Trade reporting configuration.

Fund Implementation & Lifecycle Events:

• Launch and closure of funds and share classes.

• Side pocket creation and redemptions.

• Shareholder mailings.

• Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) creation and renewals.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience & Knowledge:

  • Proven understanding of KYC/AML processes.

  • Familiarity with LEI requirements and regulatory documentation.

  • Solid knowledge of operational risk and control awareness.

• Systems Proficiency:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, lookups, pivot tables).

  • Experience with systems such as Aladdin, CPM, or similar financial operations platforms.

• Communication:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with internal stakeholders and external counterparts.

• Work Ethic & Attention to Detail:

  • Ability to manage high-volume tasks accurately under pressure.

  • Excellent attention to detail and data integrity mindset.

• Client Service Orientation:

  • A commitment to delivering high-quality and timely service tailored to client needs.

Good-to-Have Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with:

  • Fund launch processes and operational lifecycle events.

  • Setting up derivative agreements and compliance rule configuration.

• Familiarity with:

  • Aladdin Portfolio Groups and Deco modules.

  • Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) systems and their lifecycle.

• Exposure to:

  • Portfolio compliance setup and monitoring.

  • Operational processes within asset management, custody, or prime brokerage environments.

Key Behaviours:

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

• Proactive problem solver and continuous improvement thinker.

Onboarding,Kyc,Excellent Communication