Reconciliations Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Potters Bar, United Kingdom Canada Life Full time

Location: Potters Bar (Flexible working options available)

Job Purpose

Supervising custody and cash reconciliations for all invested assets and operational bank accounts providing effective, efficient and scalable reconciliation services to the insurance and investment businesses as well as other group companies and third party clients in respect to Assets Under Administration of c£35bn.

The role is also required to cover fundamental needs of the team - adequately oversee, train and motivate the junior members.to continuously improve their team and the efficiency and effectiveness of the reconciliation controls and team they oversee

This role also includes effective stakeholder management and the building of effective working relationships with their peers and colleagues across the Finance team.

Key Accountabilities

  • Supervise and develop the Finance Operations Reconciliations team ensuring high quality, professional services are provided to all external and internal clients.
  • Supervise the delivery of professional Finance Operations Reconciliation services in a controlled and timely manner and in compliance with internal procedures / policies and other related regulatory requirements.
  • Produce appropriate Operational performance indicators (KPI’s & KRI’s), Balanced Scorecard data and management information to drive improved performance.
  • Support effective risk management, maintaining a strong risk culture and operating in line with Canada Life’s risk strategy, preferences, policies, and processes.
  • Ensure external operational relationships are appropriately managed and maintained and build collaborative working relationships with other internal areas.
  • Provide technical expertise on Blackline and oversee the supervision, training, and development of the reconciliations team.
  • Maintain inputs into ICOFR, RCSA and policy attestation, processes and meet both internal and external audit requirements.
  • Ensure change is managed effectively in the area including strategic, regulatory, and operational change through appropriate change control processes.
Desired Knowledge / Experience / Skills
  • Experience of supervising bank account and asset (OEICS, equities, insured funds) reconciliations for an investment services company
  • Demonstrable understanding of Blackline Reconciliations and, able to train a team in these requirements and to effectively supervise and monitor reconciliation activities, troubleshooting and recommending course correction where appropriate.
  • Ability to equally work autonomously and in partnership with Finance and Ops teams to consistently meet operational and regulatory requirements in compliance with all group policies and controls.
  • People Leadership Skills - The role will involve supervising a team of experienced professionals, so effective analytical, organizational and decision making skills are required.

Qualifications

  • Experience in bank account and asset reconciliations in compliance with Blackline Reconciliation System in varied teams and/or complex operations
  • Demonstrable experience of supervising reconciliations team


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