Job Description
Who we are looking for
We are looking for ambitious and career oriented graduates with good analytical skills and conversant with Reconciliation concepts & numbers. The main function of the role is to ensure accurate reconciliation of client portfolios vs custody / fund accounting records and operationally support all Investment Management teams in their respective roles.
The successful candidate must demonstrate continues improvement mindset, be a strong, decisive, results oriented individual who can develop and manage relationships across the company and with a wide variety of partners, based on trust, teamwork, and knowledge.
What you will be responsible for
As a senior Associate, you will be responsible for
- Ensuring all daily cash and security reconciliations are completed accurately.
- Act as the liaison between portfolio management teams, custodians, brokers and clients.
- Reconcile portfolios and resolve all discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Works on assignments or funds with minimal supervision. Follows general procedures. Requires minimal rework.
- Maintains a working knowledge of relevant systems.
- Acts as a team player/contributor.
- Informs manager of potential issues on a timely basis.
- Meeting all stated Service Level Expectations.
- Ensure 100% quality/accuracy for self and the team.
- Collaborate closely with various stakeholders including IT team, Business teams, DAG teams and external parties.
What we value
- Extensive asset management experience, including investment operations, reconciliations and fund accounting.
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills
- Hands-on experience with reconciliation tools like TLP/IntelliMatch and proficiency in manual reconciliation processes.
- Strong communication and presentation skills to audiences of different sizes and levels of seniority
- Must be self-motivated, adaptable and show initiative in different circumstances and under pressure
- Good team working skills and Flexibility in working outside of your responsibilities and areas of expertise
Education & Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA finance / B.com as an educational qualification
- Experience 3 - 5 years. Experience in Cash & Position Reconciliations, Data Acquisition group, TLM/TLP, Intellimatch, IDC will be an added advantage.
- Profound knowledge of multiple asset classes and their life cycles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
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