Responsible for undertaking the following Accounting Service Management team tasks:
o Ensuring correct accounting methodology information is provided and applied as part of the onboarding process within agreed SLAs. This includes the configuration of Aladdin, VRS and Performance architecture and covers both the new client onboarding process and re-structures of existing client mandates o Ensuring correct accounting methodology is provided and applied as part of the new instrument set up process within agreed SLAs o Ensuring that focus is given to 'sensitive' clients and undertaking any specific accounting service offerings associated with them o Ensuring production of detailed change requests for any required BAU / Non Core projects impacting the team o Ensuring timely and accurate information is provided as part of RFP requests o Ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation of Client accounting records to third parties where required by our clients o Ensuring timely resolution to complex queries received from external teams
Responsible for providing appropriate Accounting Service representation in relevant platform change groups
Responsible for ensuring business controls are implemented and adhered to
Responsible for ensuring continual review and improvement to operational systems and workflow, including:
o Identification of training opportunities o Utilisation of new tools and technologies to automate sub-optimal processes & tasks
Responsible for escalating issues to the Team Leader that fall outside agreed service standards where appropriate
Responsible for building and developing good working relationships between the Accounting Service Management team and its internal clients and suppliers
Responsible for liaison with other Client teams in undertaking the above
Use initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions for escalated issues What you'll be like The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Good client awareness and relationship management skills
Proactive problem solving skills and a good attention to detail
Strong prioritisation and organisational skills
Ability to prioritise own work
Desire to learn and develop
PC skills including MS Excel and MS Word
Experience in the Securities or Fund Management industry
Previous experience in portfolio accounting required
Attained Training and Competency level appropriate for role (e.g. IAQ professional qualifications) Personal Attributes
An expert in your field and a strong mentor to the team's Specialists
Good at analysing and solving problems with a strong handle on operational risk
Effective in managing your own time with ability to prioritise tasks and delegate appropriately
Open to feedback, receptive to change, challenges status quo and continually looks out for team and self improvement opportunities
Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
A strong team player able to develop and manage strong working relationships with global internal departments and external counterparties
Able to adapt to changes quickly and be an advocator of an innovative culture within the team
Skills: Fund Management,Securities,Portfolio Management About Company: UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients' organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact--touching billions of lives in the process.