Who we are looking for

An opportunity has opened up for a Senior Associate to join an exceptional custody specialist team delivering premium custody subject matter expertise to clients, asset owners and investment managers. The role requires an understanding of custodial services and administration, knowledge of local and global financial markets and investment instruments. We are offering a competitive salary of $63,000 - $95,000 (commensurate with skills and experience)

What you will be responsible for

Assess, own and manage client custody specific issues for top-tier asset owners and institutional banking clients.

Build on subject matter expertise across all facets of custody administration including:

All aspects of custodial administration

Accounting

Corporate actions

Full trade settlement cycle

Derivatives

Income

Various financial markets globally, and

Procedural and global market specific issues impacting clients and asset owners

Develop and enhance client relationships by leveraging exceptional custody matter expertise

Collaborate with internal teams and departments to improve the delivery of client custody solutions .

Support team members through operational insight and leadership skills.

Thorough understanding of back office functionality and risk.

Act with minimal direction in self directed capacities to resolve issues, identify gaps and implement solutions.

What we value

This role is well suited to a dynamic and experienced custody client service professional. Working with an allocated institutional client base, this role will allow you to demonstrate your outstanding client service and relationship management skills.

To be considered for this role you will ideally demonstrate the following attributes:

Proven and proficient written & verbal communication & interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to take ownership & initiative in a self-directed environment

A strong appreciation of client service acumen

Excellent organisational, planning and execution skills including ability to prioritise and multi-task.

You must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree ( Finance , Business , Economics)

2-3 years + experience in a financial services work environment

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