Custody Team Lead - Operations
About us
Clearstream, part of the Deutsche Börse Group is a leading specialist custodian and administration services provider for managed funds and term deposits, as well as a leader in the provision of fund data services in Australia. We are proud of our long history of supporting our clients through automated solutions for managed funds through our core custody service.
We have a vacancy for a Custody Team Lead within our Operations team in custody operations space. Are you someone that is, a great people leader, passionate about the customer, are attention to detail and want to be part of a collaborative team. If this sounds like you then provide us with a copy of your résumé (maximum three pages) and covering letter as one document. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for applying for the role and why you think you are suitable.
Qualifications & experience
- Minimum three years' experience in the financial industry in operations or similar role and have an strong understanding of financial and accounting concepts. Experience at a fund manager, registry or custodian will be highly regarded, but not essential.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, completion of the ACSA Certificate IV in financial services or Diploma of financial services is also preferred but not essential.
- Effective and professional communicator both written and verbal
- Ability to mentor and offer support to operational staff
- Sense of urgency and good time management skills
- Problem solver, identifies and suggests solutions to problems, not just raise the problem.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Tasks & responsibilities
- You will be part of our daily operations team and will be accountable for; maintaining a skills matrix and competencies across the team
- Ensuring all daily processing (manual and reconciliation work) is completed without error and within service level requirements
- Respond to external client queries and requests by providing quality, professional and accurate email responses and reporting in a timely manner
- Minimise financial and reputational risk by ensuring all processing is completed according to established standards, risk management frameworks and the multitude of issues, delays and errors that occur daily are resolved efficiently and effectively
- Addressing clients/fund manager queries regarding transaction or other key deliverables
- Daily processing of all cash, trades, income, securities and transfers
Why Clearstream Australia?
- Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements including paid parental leave, generous leave entitlements and bonus program
- Continued growth and development
- Work for a team which values and supports growing within a dynamic global business
- Steady future business growth plans
- Work in our modern and ergonomic offices with a mix of WFH and Office
Please note that candidates will be required to undergo background and probity checks as part of the selection process.
To apply for this position, please provide us with a copy of your résumé and covering letter as one document. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for applying for the role and why you think you are suitable.