Associate Director

You will work closely with client operations teams to deliver a range of banking services to Hedge Fund Clients including:

• Timely execution and resolution of issues relating to incoming and outgoing wire transfers
• Timely execution of foreign exchange and custody transactions
• Provide reporting to facilitate various internal and external reports
• Acting as a resource and support within a team environment.
• Participate in various banking system improvement initiatives.

Deliverables

• Process international incoming, outgoing wire transfers and cheques in the banking system;
• Perform thorough research on payment investigations and initiate/respond to queries to/from counterparties via SWIFT;
• Analyze and provide timely response to client operations banking queries in a professional manner
• Review daily bank account reconciliations;
• Review client cheque deposits;
• Oversee/process client foreign exchange post trade settlements;
• Liaise with client operations teams, internal and external auditors to complete audits
• Assist with special projects (Banking IT system upgrades/implementation);
• Support banking and client operations teams in delivery of services to external clients.
• Provide training and manage team of Associates/Senior Associates.

Requirements

Education Requirements

• Post Graduate university degree in finance or accounting related studies.
• Professional Qualification

Work Experience

• 5+ years working experience in Banking & Finance
• Experience in the Hedge Fund Industry

Functional/Technical Skills and Knowledge Requirements

Essential

• Strong knowledge of SWIFT system payment formatting and field definitions;
• Thorough understanding of Unites States of America and International Clearing Systems;
• Excellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Strong numerical skills with exceptional attention to detail;
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of Oracle Flexcube;
• Exposure to the Hedge Fund Industry banking client needs.
• Working knowledge of FX Trading platforms including Refinitiv Fxall
• Working experience with back-office Banking Operations processes.