Assistant Manager – Pricing Team

Our client a global leader in the funds industry is currently recruiting an Assistant Manager for their Pricing Team for theDublinoffice

Role:

Coordinate and oversee the delivery of Fund Set-up, Asset Standing Data and Security Pricing services to Fund Administration teams in multiple locations. Manage the preparation, review, sign-off and oversight of work completed by the team and develop a thorough understanding of the processes, controls and procedures operating within Fund accounting support.

 Responsibilities 

• Ensure the provision of accurate and timely services to all internal and external parties. Monitor daily processes providing appropriate levels of supervisory oversight
• Manage the sign-off of daily control reports, manual data processing and set-up requests. Oversee task allocation and workflow to ensure agreed deadlines are met
• On-going review of the theoretical and technical nature of all asset types, appropriate valuation treatment, standing data requirements and pricing conventions
• Ensure each team member understands and follows the relevant processes, controls, procedures and systems operating within the team
• Manage staff to be pro-active in reporting and addressing operational issues. Ensure team members are aware of salient issues and they escalate where appropriate.
• Develop a clear understanding and promote awareness within the team of all internal and Client deliverables, service expectations and new business requirements
• Assist in managing Client and Investment advisor interface on asset standing data and pricing issues. Ensure the team are prompt & professional in all their communication
• Participate in monthly meetings with other departments to discuss open issues and service levels where minutes are kept outlining decisions and action points.
• Manage daily checking, review and sign-off of foreign exchange rates, manual input, price exception validation, mark to market pricing and stale price review for various CPU slots
• Ensure data exceptions are fully researched, files contain all necessary back up and details are reported via email to Valuations teams and/or Clients where appropriate
• Monitor Manual Price and Stale Price logs ensuring staff update details as per agreed guidelines and procedures. Ensure items are followed regularly and kept to a minimum
• Monitor logs ensuring statistics are updated daily confirming volumes, timeliness and accuracy details for each slot. Review and report trends to direct report
• Ensure all scheduled work is completed by agreed deadlines, checklists are signed and files contain all required information prior to closing and archiving
• Where volumes are high, flag any potential service delivery issues as early as possible and assist other team members as directed by direct report
• Ensure daily Compliance Master reports are checked, data exceptions are followed up and closed and underlying data on InvestOne is corrected
• Manage production of SMDB control reports checking that InvestOne data reconciles to Bloomberg. Ensure all data updates are pre-notified the Valuations teams.
• Manage team workflow ensuring work is allocated and scheduled according to deadline priorities and that primary and secondary cover is in place for specific tasks
• Regular review of current workload and future projected volumes within the team. Highlight any resource constraints and new staffing requirements to direct report
• Assist in performing appraisals and implementing personal development and training plans. Ensure staff members have clear objectives and up-to-date job descriptions
• Ensure people receive the required on-the-job training to achieve their objectives and are familiar with relevant processes and controls as per agreed guidelines and procedures
• Submit requests for team members to attend relevant training courses and implement on-the-job cross training to prevent over-reliance on individual team members
• Prompt identification and resolution of individual performance issues. Promote awareness and ensure adherence to all company policies
• Provide input into the business case analysis and statistic for justifying new staff requisitions and participate in conducting interviews
• Manage annual leave requests and attendance records within the team. Monitor overtime requirements and staff availability during public holiday and periods of annual leave

Qualifications 

Technical Skills 

• Sound technical knowledge of Market Data and/or Valuations functions. Prior experience implementing controls, writing procedures and managing operational risk
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Sungard, Bloomberg, Reuters and other vendor systems. Proficiency in using Excel, Word, Lotus Notes and other relevant office systems

 Management Skills 

• Proactive and focused attitude to work and an ability to constantly meet deadlines. Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Good leadership and motivational skills, dependability and flexibility

If you are interested in this position please contact Richard Malone on 01 6760505 or apply below

Please note due to the large volume of applications we are currently receiving, one of our consultants shall be in touch only if your application is suitable and matches the experience required.

We at Quest are a Team of experienced and professional Financial Recruiters who are solely dedicated to recruiting for the Financial Services Industry.

Through our reputation, in-depth sector knowledge and impeccable standards of conduct and confidentiality we have developed professional relationships with Financial World Leaders located throughoutIreland,Luxembourg, Bermuda and theCayman Islands. Our experienced Funds Team offer a personalised service and will listen closely to what you want – your career goals and motivations.

We endeavour to effectively and efficiently maximise your job requirements perfectly with the role, company fit, culture and overall remuneration package.