Senior Associate - Product Management - GPS Delivery

Job Description

Department- Global Platform Solutions Delivery Reports To- Team Lead/Assistant Manager Level Grade 2 Were proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our Global Platform Solutions Delivery team and feel like youre part of something bigger. About your team Global Platform Solutions (GPS) Delivery supports and maintains pension administration services for a wide range of clients. The nature of the service provided includes full support to pension scheme members at all stages of the administration lifecycle through specialist support to trustees and members for specific task delivery. Global Pricing team plays a critical role in Fidelitys client investments. The team is responsible for bulk dealing of trades, fund pricing, and onboarding both Fidelity and Third Party funds across all Fidelity platforms. About your role The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately executing pricing cycles, processing Third-Party Provider dealings, and assisting in fund data enrichment and corporate actions. About you Run daily fund dealing cut-offs, bulk deal processing, fund pricing cut-offs, and send client instructions for Fidelity Onshore, Offshore, Adviser Solutions, Global Funds Network, Exchange Traded Funds, Workplace Investment and Multi National Life Company offerings. Input, reconcile, and quality check deals to enable settlement with the Third Parties; input and verify third-party fund prices. Assist corporate actions covering fund mergers, launches and closures of new and existing Third Party providers and funds Understand processes and develop technical understanding to be applied on decision-makings Maintain up-to-date understanding of regulatory requirements and ensure they are abided communicate work progress, escalating any possible business-critical issues appropriately Have flexibility to cover various shift patterns on rota basis between 8am - 8pm UK time and cover UK bank holiday shifts. The key responsibilities of Senior Associates also include: To represent the team in projects and new initiatives impacting the processs Participating in the various departmental level initiatives to drive employee engagement Monitoring / ensure monitoring of the team mailboxes and timely action on the emails received Product management information reports To be able to cross train team members and answer procedural questions with an aim towards developing oneself as a subject matter expert To support the team in the absence of the supervisor handling critical tasks (escalations, reporting) to ensure the smooth functioning of the team Experience and Qualifications Required Understanding of mutual funds and other financial products offered in UK financial services market B.Com or an equivalent bachelors degree from a recognised university. 2-3 year previous experience in finance or related areas is desirable. Multi-departmental exposure will be an added advantage. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail To be able to prioritise and organise effectively to ensure deadlines are met Demonstrates a high level of commitment to improving customer service / processes internally Excellent communication skills Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications. A flexible approach with an ability to work with other departments in the organisation Ability to remain highly motivated and focused towards the key measurements Team player who is also self-motivated and can work independently Adaptable to changing business needs a team player with a flexible approach and the ability to multi-task Energetic & enthusiastic and a supportive and proactive team player.