Fund Services, Assistant Manager

Job Description

The role requires supporting the director and senior managers in the efficient and effective functioning of the team, providing day-to-day support, and contributing to the effective implementation of team goals, while developing the necessary skills to take on full management responsibilities in the future.

Main tasks

• Perform their role in accordance with established procedures, take charge of day-to-day activities, and assume responsibility for compliance and fund governance aspects of client services, with limited supervision.
• Perform compliance testing and monitoring as part of compliance monitoring programs for regulated fund structures, ensuring that all findings are addressed and documented.
• Prepare semi-annual compliance reports for client entities, present key findings and updates for board meetings.
• Oversee the client periodic review process for fund services, including monitoring and clarifying external audit points raised for fund clients.
• Develop, maintain, and improve systems, controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with group policies, regulatory requirements, and evolving industry standards.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of various types of regulated funds and the associated governance requirements, supporting the team in providing high-quality services.
• Proactively manage operational and fiduciary risks, independently organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely and effective service delivery.
• Supervise and support junior colleagues, monitor workflows, delegate tasks, and act as a point of contact for compliance-related inquiries.
• Participate in projects and change initiatives, continuously identifying opportunities for improvement, standardization, and increased efficiency in fund governance and compliance processes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, codes of conduct, and internal guidelines, escalating risks to senior management when necessary.
• Take responsibility for your own professional development, ensuring that all CPD and relevant training requirements are met annually.

Requirements

• Recognized professional qualification—e.g., accounting, chartered secretary, STEP, banking, securities, compliance, or other relevant Table 5 qualification (in progress on Table 5)—as well as relevant experience in AML/CFT and/or financial regulation.
• Three years of relevant experience in the financial industry, in a foreign financial services organization, with a good knowledge of all areas of customer management and fiduciary services.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the local financial industry, legislation, and regulatory requirements in the environment in which we operate.
• Strong commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to effectively manage workloads while meeting various deadlines.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure, with minimal supervision and with clarity