The Role
The Investment Services and Solutions team (IS&S) within Asset Management Services provides operational management and support to the Asset Management business units in the achievement of their objectives. This role serves part of a critical function covering onboarding of investment manager related to account opening, mandate monitoring, and preparation and execution of documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Onboarding Investment Manager on custodial account
- Assist in the conduct of execution, maintenance, and management of documentation related to foreign market account opening.
- Manage internal stakeholders’ expectation of the onboarding timeline.
- Liaise with legal team on matters regarding foreign market account opening.
- Monitor foreign market compliance.
- Maintain Powers of Attorney & Authorisations Register.
- Maintain up to date process documentation.
- Administer proxy voting process to ensure casting of votes are implemented accurately and correctly.
- Initiate and implement areas for process improvement
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Legal or a related discipline.
- Proven experience with knowledge of the investment management industry with strong experience in investment operations, documentation and/or compliance.
- Experience with regulatory monitoring (ASIC/APRA), investment and performance analysis and due diligence
- Good understanding of global markets account opening requirements and procedures
- Ideally, exposure and experience in negotiations of legal documents and risk and compliance management relating to the asset/investment management industry
- Audit or internal audit at a custodian or fund manager and an understanding of controls review
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
- Continuous improvement & aptitude to develop broad range of skills
- Critical thinking & investigation skills
- Disciplined in record keeping & systematising.
Benefits
- Development opportunities at an ASX top 200 company
- A professional, supportive and friendly culture
- A range of corporate and lifestyle benefits
The Business
Insignia Financial is one of Australia’s leading wealth management organisations, undertaking a rapid and exciting transformation. The Insignia Financial group has been helping Australians secure their future since 1846. Over the decades, we have grown substantially to become a leading provider of quality financial services and are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in the ASX top 200 (ASX: IFL).