Senior Depositary Manager  

About the Company

Key Responsibilities

• Design a risk based annual plan of Depositary due diligence reviews and / or site visits and obtain plan approval from the Head of Depositary and appropriate governance forums
• Manage the completion of the annual program of Depositary due diligence reviews and site visits to Fund Management Companies and Fund Management Company delegates.
• Lead dialogue with parties subject to review such that findings and reports are closed out in a timely fashion. Track management action plans through to conclusion escalating where appropriate.
• Demonstrate good leadership and people management skills to ensure the annual program of reviews is completed within planned timelines with reviews documented to a high standard.
• Ensure all due diligence review files are prepared to a high standard and ready for presentation during regulatory reviews and reviews undertaken by the second and third line of defence.
• Work closely with the Head of Depositary and the Depositary client management team to identify areas of risk or concern or heightened risk ahead of review scheduling.
• Provide updates to Depositary fund manager clients and fund boards on the progress of due diligence reviews and site visits and the methodology used as required.
• Input and report to the Depositary governance forums as required, including deputising for the Head of Depositary as required.
• Work closely with Depositary due diligence teams in other jurisdictions to evolve the firms approach to conducting Depositary due diligence reviews in line with market best practice.  
• Coordinate Depositary due diligence reviews impacting multiple jurisdictions and work with colleagues in other EMEA locations to complete such reviews.

Experience/Requirements

• Professional qualification in Accountancy discipline desirable
• Third level qualification to at least degree level preferably in business/legal related discipline.
• PC Literacy & Ability to operate Depositary and Fund Administration Systems

• Self-motivation with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical skills with the ability to identify risk areas and design review programs accordingly.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Proactive, focused attitude towards work and an ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Flexible mindset with the ability to manage multiple client relationships and the ability to provide cross cover for clients managed by other team members

• Minimum of 7-10 years relevant Fund’s Industry or Audit (Internal or External) experience would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Investment Funds Industry

Remuneration Package

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