Manager- Transaction Management

Manager, Transaction Management

Principal responsibilities

• The role will require technical excellence and people management expertise to achieve target deliverables combined with the ability to get work done from administrators and / or SMEs to achieve target KPIs.
• Multi-tasking with ability to independently prioritize workload without impacting deliverables.
• Provide support for seamless re-migration, on boarding of new business and funds in line with Global Operating Model
• The role will demand leading a team of individuals to drive excellent client service within the standard model, of promoting continuous improvement of processes and of identifying and capitalizing opportunities to create capacity and generate efficiencies.
• The individual needs to be flexible to work shifts, respond to additional business need if required and work closely across different jurisdictions and cultures
• The individual has to keep the team motivated, ensure they perform at their best and work towards increasing the teams overall performance in terms of productivity & quality.
• Liaison and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to drive service excellence. Individual also has to develop good working relationship with peers in other process and most importantly with the business partners.
• Complete IOC for captured roles Given the criticality of the process, this role requires the job holder to adhere to process and FIM guidelines to ensure NIL impact to the business. Any exceptions, failures, inaccuracies or delays could potentially result in any of the following impacts.
• The working environment is very professional and the incoming individual will have to meet the work related challenges with the same zeal. To ensure that individuals are able to PUBLIC perform at the desired level, there will be process training & necessary guidance provide by the Line Manager on an ongoing basis.
• The role will operate within the orbit of the Trade Processing Shell of Funds services strategic plan. • The role will interface with all other HSS Departments and with client's global offices as appropriate. • Role will require deputizing for the Line Manager whenever required.
• The jobholder will also continually reassess the operational risks associated with the role and inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructurings, and the impact of new technology.
• This will be achieved by ensuring all actions take account of the likelihood of operational risk occurring. Also by addressing any areas of concern in conjunction with line management and/or the appropriate department.
• The jobholder will also adhere to and be able to demonstrate adherence to internal controls. This will be achieved by adherence to all relevant procedures, keeping appropriate records and, where appropriate, by the timely implementation of internal and external audit points, including issues raised by external regulators.
• The jobholder will implement the Group compliance policy by containing compliance risk in liaison with Global Head of Compliance, Global Compliance Officer, Area Compliance Officer or Local Compliance Officer.

Leadership & Teamwork

• Lead the team as per the span of control and primary responsible for the teams deliverables. Responsible for optimum work allocation & scheduling in the team.
• Manage individual team members performance through regular monthly discussions and semi annual appraisal discussions. Escalate & resolve staff related issues in consultation with Line Manager.
• Responsible for increasing the teams productivity through various process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications - External

• Bachelors/Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting.
• 3-5 years of relevant Funds administration experience.
• Ability to handle teams and monitor and meet operational goals
• Excellent Team Management skills with ability to handle personnel issues and strong team bonding. PUBLIC
• Should have an eye for detail and a strong analytical mind.
• Complete understanding of Trade Life Cycle • Excellent knowledge of Capital Markets and Financial instruments.
• Excellent knowledge in accounting principles and fundamentals of Accounting.
• Clear understanding of the E2E Fund Accounting Model.
• Ability to update, manage and analyze MI related activities.
• Efficient Time Management and ability to multi task work and priorities to meet defined deadlines • Effective communication skills • Proactive in implementing and driving solutions.
• Ability to build excellent rapport and working relationship with other departments and jurisdiction thus ensuring smooth operations.
• Should have demonstrated behavior in line with client values throughout
• Understanding of Trade Processing related Activities
• Previous experience in performing & reviewing funds in Investment Operations / A&V
• Strong working knowledge on MS Office What additional skills will be good to have?
• Working knowledge on the A&V and Trade platforms like Geneva/CADIS/ ICON/ TLM /Multifonds
• Good knowledge in investment accounting, investment valuations, fund industry
• Knowledge in the use of Bloomberg and/or Reuters
• Strong Accounting Concepts with a clear understanding of financial statements
• Basic knowledge in custody, brokerage, depository, investment accounting, mutual funds and reconciliations