Wealth Management Fund Dealing Specialist

Role Responsibility

To provide a high quality transaction monitoring and fund dealing service, in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitor trading platforms to ensure these are working effectively
• Accurate and timely trade execution across multiple products including Unit Trusts, OEIC, SICAV and Hedge Funds
• Accurate and timely trade execution across multiple systems and platforms including Calastone, Allfunds Platform, Cofunds Platform and directly with Transfer Administrators
• Accurate and timely execution of trade cancellations, rejections and Spot FX transactions
• Able to process trades of large value accurately with due care and attention
• Can interpret and communicate complex data
• Is able to understand issues, weigh up pros and cons of solutions and act with minimal guidance from others
• Works with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, constantly striving to exceed minimum standards in line with KPI and SLA measures
• Works at pace whilst balancing multiple conflicting deadlines and priorities
• Adheres to best market and regulatory practices
• Works collaboratively with internal team and across the wider SS&C business.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external parties.
• Attend and actively contribute to team meetings
• Must actively seek and respond positively to feedback. Use service failures both internally and externally as an educator to improve our process, procedures and overall service
• Respond positively to the goals of the team, support colleagues, and actively contribute to the success of the overall SS&C Wealth Management division
• Takes a broad view of own role and its impact on the team and company
• Retains strong focus on professional standards and results, which directly contribute and impact on business targets
• Identifies process improvements to improve quality or increase efficiency
• Can take on additional tasks and projects within the department to improve team/department performance
• Can support newer team members by training, coaching and acting as a referral point when needed

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Minimum of 2 years Financial Services experience (Preferably in a trading, technical or quality focused environment)
• Ability to use complex IT systems
• Ability to use Microsoft packages
• Demonstrates high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to analyse and interpret information
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to communicate with internal & external parties and build positive working relationships
• Is empowered to show initiative and use own knowledge to resolve more complex enquiries and issues, with minimal assistance from others
• Ability to work in a calm manner whilst under pressure

Desirable:

• Trading experience
• Knowledge of Unit Trusts, OEICs, SICAV and Hedge Funds
• Experience with Fund Platforms and Industry Messaging Standards
• IOC qualified or working towards qualification

• Employees are expected to exercise due care and diligence, ensuring the areas the incumbent is responsible for are organised and controlled
• Employees are required to observe proper standards of market, business and personal conduct, demonstrating integrity in the execution of duties
• The incumbent is required to respect the SS&C approach to client care and must demonstrate due regard to the interests of our clients and in any and all third party dealings
• Quality driven, with pride for delivering excellence
• Aware of service level agreements and key performance indicators
• Follows procedures when completing work to ensure quality standards are met
• Takes pride in delivering quality service to internal and external clients.
• Works with a minimum of errors and within targets,

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, to enable us to bring a diversity of perspectives to our thinking and conversation. It is important to us that we strive to have a workforce that is diverse in the widest sense. All offers of employment at SS&C are subject to background verification checks. The accuracy of all information you submit as part of your application is vital and may be used as part of the background-checking process should you be successful.

Package Description

• Competitive starting salary,
• Hybrid working environment 
• Competitive holiday policy
• Employer pension scheme contribution
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare
• Flex benefits scheme
• Discount scheme
• Sports and Social groups
• On site canteen

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