Job Description

You are responsible for, amongst other things; overseeing custody requirements regarding Irish and non-Irish domiciled collective investment schemes to ensure that they are operational regarding cash, securities and corporate actions settlement and ensuring the correct setup of accounts for these schemes in general. In addition, the Custody Administrator will support the middle office activities of SBO.

In a very dynamic and growing business the Custody Administrator will be involved in projects, new products launching, middle office functions and understanding structured financial deals.

• Ensure accuracy of automated client settlement instructions; investigate failing trades & consult counterparties/brokers where necessary.
• Liaise with clients on cash queries.
• Liaise with Fund Administrators for stock & cash reconciliation.
• Collaborate with SGSS sub-custody network to attend to client requests efficiently.
• Work with the tax team on tax set-up for clients.
• Monitor corporate events and ensure these are reflected on client accounts.
• Liaise with the various teams in Paris & Nantes on post-trade/custody and middle office specific queries.
• Calculation of client invoices and distribution of invoices to clients on a monthly basis.
• Attend to client access needs with respect to the SGSS custody interface.
• Completion and circulation of Custody Confirmations when requested from auditors.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Graduate with a Master degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Finance
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Fluent in English is essential and knowledge of any other European language an advantage
• Strong financial product knowledge
• Excellent time management & organizational skills
• Highly flexible and able to priorities important tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Client focus
• Highly motivated with a positive can-do attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Desire to learn new skills with a continuous improvement attitude