Assistant Manager - Capital Markets

Overview

Purpose Of The Role The Capital Markets Service Line provides SPV administration, Corporate Trust, Securitisation and Fiduciary Services to a wide variety of Bank and Non-Bank Financial Institutions. In order to support the growth of the business we are looking for an administrator to support key processes vital to the smooth operating of the franchise, working closely with the London Capital Markets Client Services team to ensure future business success.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the administration of a portfolio of client transactions and entities, including complex, demanding or high-risk cases and to ensure all activities fall within the guidelines/stipulations of the statutory or governing documents;
• To take responsibility for being the immediate point of contact in certain client relationships;
• For Capital Markets SPV clients, to oversee the maintenance of accounting records and coordination of annual accounts preparation where this forms part of the services provided by Ocorian, where appropriate, through effective liaison with the Capital Markets Client Accounting team.
• To ensure the tax status of entities is observed with the timely completion of tax returns and the payment of any notified tax liability;
• Support the UK business head with the control of statutory filings for the Capital Markets SPV book;
• To ensure that internal client database records are input on formation/establishment (including any statutory registers or other records) and updated when circumstances change;
• To assist in cash payment processes, as required, in accordance with Policies and Procedures, particularly with regard to timely payment processing across all Capital Markets products, funds tracking and query resolution;
• Support the Capital Markets London billing and Accounts Receivable processes, including monitoring the aged debt position of matters under administration and to liaise with the Accounts Department and Directors to ensure that a tight control is maintained over the value and length of aged debt;
• To ensure an awareness and understanding of Regulatory requirements;
• Carry out any function/activity required by the Manager, Management team or Directors from time to time;
• Escalating any issues/risks arising promptly to the Manager or Directors where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree standard and/or studying for a relevant professional qualification (e.g. ICSA/ACCA), however applications from those qualified by experience will also be equally considered
• Ideally a minimum of 4-5 years or more relevant financial services / professional experience, preferably in a client-facing role within a banking operations department, Corporate Trust business or similar organisation
• As a result of study and experience, possess a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of working in a control environment
• Strong IT skills, in particular strong Excel skills
• Some experience with asset administration systems (e.g. eFront, NAV, Loan IQ) is desirable
• Good interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Flexibility, energy and enthusiasm
• A solution driven attitude to problems
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work methodically and accurately

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary
• We are globally hybrid (please check the specifics for this role during interview process)
• Flexible working hours
• Private Pension Plan fully paid by the company after probation
• Private medical insurance with Catastrophe cover fully paid by the company
• Employee recognition program and spot bonuses

Equal Opportunities

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are: We are CLIENT CENTRIC, AMBITIOUS, AGILE, COLLABORATIVE and ETHICAL. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.