Fund Administrator - #1772746
Ocorian
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Belfast
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day

The post holder will report to a Fund Administration Manager and will work as part of an experienced Fund Administration team to assist with the day-to-day operation and servicing of the Company’s clients
They will be responsible for the smooth, day-to-day administration of their assigned clients and will be required to follow procedures to achieve set objectives and meet service level agreements for those specific clients
Main responsibilities To liaise and communicate accurately, clearly, and on a timely basis with clients and other professional advisers as required to address basic queries and provide updates on fund activities
To take responsibility, with assistance from the wider team, for being the immediate point of contact for specified clients
To deliver excellent client service at all times and escalate promptly any issues arising to the Fund Administration Manager
To develop a good understanding of the nature of client activities and transactions and knowledge of the broader services provided by Ocorian
To assist with the opening and operation of bank accounts on behalf of the fund and other entities, as instructed by the Investment Manager and in accordance with agreed control procedures
To arrange approval and payment, on behalf of the fund and other entities, of all invoices, fees, and expenses payable, in accordance with agreed control procedures and budgets
To arrange the timely transfer of funds, including for investment activities, within the required deadlines, ensuring transactions are in accordance with relevant agreements
To monitor bank accounts to ensure successful payments and liaise with the banks to resolve any difficulties or delays
To submit VAT returns to HMRC on behalf of clients and the wider Ocorian group
To assist with anti-money laundering (AML) and customer due diligence (CDD) checks as part of new fund onboarding, to verify the customer’s identity and assess their risk profile
To assist with providing administrative support for the winding-up of fund entities
And any other duties reasonably required for this role
Qualifications Knowledge, skills, and experience
Excellent attention to detail to avoid errors and discrepancies
Clear and effective communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and willingness to learn financial software tools for fund administration tasks
Fund administration experience is an asset but not essential, as full on-the-job training will be provided
Competencies The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Professional interaction with colleagues at all levels
Ability to identify and resolve fund administration issues efficiently
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Additional Information All staff are expected to embody our core values:
CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the center of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and solutions to meet their complex challenges
AMBITIOUS – We aim high, think and act globally, and seize opportunities to delight clients and support colleagues worldwide
AGILE – We act on initiative to get things done, keeping things simple, efficient, and effective
COLLABORATIVE – We ask questions, collaborate to find solutions faster, and share successes
ETHICAL – We behave with integrity, build trust through responsible actions, and foster honest relationships
We are an equal opportunity employer. Please contact us at [email protected] if accommodations are needed during the application process. All applicants will be considered without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity, or disability status
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They will be responsible for the smooth, day-to-day administration of their assigned clients and will be required to follow procedures to achieve set objectives and meet service level agreements for those specific clients
Main responsibilities To liaise and communicate accurately, clearly, and on a timely basis with clients and other professional advisers as required to address basic queries and provide updates on fund activities
To take responsibility, with assistance from the wider team, for being the immediate point of contact for specified clients
To deliver excellent client service at all times and escalate promptly any issues arising to the Fund Administration Manager
To develop a good understanding of the nature of client activities and transactions and knowledge of the broader services provided by Ocorian
To assist with the opening and operation of bank accounts on behalf of the fund and other entities, as instructed by the Investment Manager and in accordance with agreed control procedures
To arrange approval and payment, on behalf of the fund and other entities, of all invoices, fees, and expenses payable, in accordance with agreed control procedures and budgets
To arrange the timely transfer of funds, including for investment activities, within the required deadlines, ensuring transactions are in accordance with relevant agreements
To monitor bank accounts to ensure successful payments and liaise with the banks to resolve any difficulties or delays
To submit VAT returns to HMRC on behalf of clients and the wider Ocorian group
To assist with anti-money laundering (AML) and customer due diligence (CDD) checks as part of new fund onboarding, to verify the customer’s identity and assess their risk profile
To assist with providing administrative support for the winding-up of fund entities
And any other duties reasonably required for this role
Qualifications Knowledge, skills, and experience
Excellent attention to detail to avoid errors and discrepancies
Clear and effective communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and willingness to learn financial software tools for fund administration tasks
Fund administration experience is an asset but not essential, as full on-the-job training will be provided
Competencies The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Professional interaction with colleagues at all levels
Ability to identify and resolve fund administration issues efficiently
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Additional Information All staff are expected to embody our core values:
CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the center of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and solutions to meet their complex challenges
AMBITIOUS – We aim high, think and act globally, and seize opportunities to delight clients and support colleagues worldwide
AGILE – We act on initiative to get things done, keeping things simple, efficient, and effective
COLLABORATIVE – We ask questions, collaborate to find solutions faster, and share successes
ETHICAL – We behave with integrity, build trust through responsible actions, and foster honest relationships
We are an equal opportunity employer. Please contact us at [email protected] if accommodations are needed during the application process. All applicants will be considered without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity, or disability status
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