Who we are looking for:
The Depositary Manager is responsible for managing the Depositary Team servicing Private Equity / Real Estate Clients. In order to efficiently and effectively manage the operations of the Depositary.
What you will be responsible for:
- Assigning and communicating responsibilities within the team;
- Managing the work flow of the team;
- Discussing on a weekly basis the priorities for that week with the Team members;
- Setting clear, realistic, and challenging development goals for Team Members;
- Chairing a regular Team Meetings and assuring any action points are clearly allocated and time framed;
- Carry out responsibilities fairly and impartially; create and maintain an engaged work environment and ensure appropriate communications channels are in place;
- Assist in developing and implementing new workflow approaches and methods as well as system enhancements;
- Collaborate with internal and external groups to identify, analyze and proactively resolve issues;
- Key point of contact for internal clients when urgent needs arise;
- Authority to hire, discipline, control work and terminate employment for direct reports and broader team as needed;
- Provide coaching and development opportunities to staff;
- Accountability and responsibility for completing and delivering performance reviews on time;
- Ensure SOPs/regulations are met and escalate as needed;
- Product expert for COE. Comprehensive and demonstrated knowledge of overall process and operating model;
- Identify all risk issues, breaches and suspicious transactions and act in accordance with the 'risk' escalation chain and operating procedures;
- Implement and communicate to staff, advise changes to the risk framework and/or escalation chain;
- Perform related duties as assigned.
What we value:
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines;
- Attention to detail crucial;
- Skilled communicator, both verbal and written;
- Methodical and organized;
- Team player;
- Ability to work on own initiative;
- Exceptional management skills;
- Fluent in English.
Education & Preferred Qualifications::
- Degree in Accounting or Finance or Business related area;
- ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CPA/CFA qualified or part qualified an advantage;
- 4+ years experience in depositary, custody or fund administration would be recommended.
We offer:
- Employee savings plan;
- Premium life insurance package;
- VIP medical package;
- International operating environment;
- Language classes;
- Soft skills trainings;
- Technical workshops;
- Development sessions with a mentor;
- Diversity of opportunities across a range of challenging and highly complex activities;
- Technical or leadership career pathway.