Officer, Funds

Company Description

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

**Job Description**:

- Perform a wide variety of Fund administration tasks accurately and in a timely manner to support the Company’s ever-growing and diversified international client base.
- Support in the accurate and timely provision of Fund administration services.
- Work collaboratively with and assist Team Members with the day-to-day administration of their client portfolios in accordance with the Group’s policies and procedures.

**Day to day**:

- Grow and develop a good understanding of industry best practice in relation to Fund administration
- Grow and develop a good understanding of the relevant laws relating to Fund administration in Jersey
- Grow and develop appropriate knowledge of the laws of other related Jurisdictions in relation to Fund Structures
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Team Members and across all Teams locally to ensure a collaborative approach
- Work proactively and collaboratively with all Team Members on all assigned client administration tasks in line with our Group Values with the objective of exceeding client expectations
- Provide timely and constructive feedback on client administration matters
- Identify and develop technical knowledge and communication requirements to a level appropriate to the role
- Take ownership for maintaining Continual Professional Development as required for the role and/or for existing professional qualifications or regulatory requirements
- Assisting with the preparation of payments
- Assisting with the preparation and review of minutes and resolutions
- Assisting with the preparation and review of appropriate checklists
- Assisting with the preparation of investor capital call and distributions
- Assistance relating to addressing and clearing internal reviews
- Monitoring client bank accounts
- Assisting in the collation and preparation of board packs in advance of board meetings
- Monitoring and clearing assigned workflow tasks
- Performing printing, copying and scanning tasks as required
- Maintaining information in the strictest of confidence and in accordance with Group Policies
- Assist and work collaboratively with the other Officers and Management Team on day-to-day administrative tasks and matters in respect of their client portfolios
- Assist with project work as the business requires
- Maintain proper and orderly client records
- Maintain detailed knowledge of policies and procedures and ensure adherence to such policies and procedures in the course of day to day administration activities
- Provide timely responses to compliance queries and highlight any risk issues that arise
- Be aware of and report suspicious transactions/complaints and guide other team members where required
- Demonstrate an awareness of legal responsibilities and the need to report suspicious transactions/complaints with an ability to guide others
- Organisation of time (including working outside of usual business hours in exceptional circumstances) to ensure that client expectations are met

**Qualifications**:

- Desire to study or work towards either one of the following : ICSA Certificate in Offshore Finance and Administration or ACCA
- Preferably a good understanding of the Finance Industry
- Ability to be flexible and work effectively as part of a Team
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines to meet the Teams, Service Lines and Clients expectations
- Good analytical and numerical skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Excel, Outlook and Word
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.