Senior Officer- Alternative Assets

The Company

Our client is an internationally recognised investment bank that is experiencing continuous growth. This has subsequently resulted in an exciting opportunity for a senior position to join the alternative assets team. As a senior member of the team, you will assist management in accomplishing results, whilst providing further opportunity for career growth.

About the Role

Working closely with the department head and Manager, you will assist in the support and processing of alternative assests, including Managed Funds, Private Equity, in-species asset form processing, Agency & Trust, Term Deposits and 11am Cash support for both domestic and international markets. Working in a small but well respected team, you will bring experience and engagement to the operational framework and success in managing Alternative Assets.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist management with the design and testing through the delivery of the optimal operating model for supporting Managed Funds, Private Equity, Agency & Trust , Term Deposits, 11am Cash and other alternative asset classes by leveraging the organisations operating models.
• Assist management with adherence to governance and oversight framework for the onshore services in line with the current organisation guidelines.
• Assist management with resolution of complex and variable settlement related issues, liaise with multiple team managers and department heads on varying matters and escalate issue to direct seniors as required.
• Work closely with the team manager, department head and internal stakeholders on implementation and on-boarding of any new clients as required.
• Serve as an analytical and/or procedural advisor to management and stakeholders in the Alternative Assets space while also supporting a wide range of internal and external client needs.
• Assist management to identify cost savings opportunities by leveraging experience and making suggestions to management for use of best processing or technology solutions to increase the STP rates across the Alternative Assets flows.

About You

To ensure success in this role, you will have the following experience:

• 3 - 5 years of experience processing in Unlisted Unit Trust (UUT) or Managed Fund Market (MF), (APPS/REDS & In-Species) and Private Equity (Derivative products) for both Domestic and International markets gained within a funds management, custody environment or Registry/TA.
• A bachelors degree in a related field (economics, commerce, accounting etc)
• Knowledge of custody and funds industry framework locally in AU/NZ, and International processing understanding would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Good client relationships and stakeholder management skills.
• Consistently demonstrated clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Numerical, analytical and problem resolution skills.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Riley Thompson on 03 8628 2142 for a confidential discussion.