Depositary Services Officer - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - RBS International

RBS International

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our people work differently depending on their jobs and needs. From hybrid working to flexible hours, we have plenty of options that help our people to thrive.

This role is based in the United Kingdom and as such all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom.

Join us as an Depositary Services Officer

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate strong stakeholder and alternative fund oversight skills to provide a high quality service for our alternatives client base
You'll be undertaking reviews of the complex alternative funds structure through building and executing key regulated activities in line with our policies
You'll enjoy a great deal of variety in your work as well as excellent exposure to our stakeholders
This position is available for a period of 6 months

What you'll do:

Your role as Depositary Services Officer will see you supporting the remediation and design of the future operating model on the alternative fund strategy.

We'll look to you to ensure the appropriateness of depositary alternative fund data requirements, and lead client and internal projects using your in-depth knowledge of trustee and depositary services procedures and market awareness of the alternative funds industry.

Your other responsibilities will include:

Completing books and records requirements for our alternatives client base
Monitoring key performance indicators for your clients, following up and obtaining missing documentation
Providing technical support, coaching and development to your colleagues
Identifying key controls and process gaps to improve operational oversight and the customer experience
Engaging with your clients and third parties by attending client review meetings, calls and workshops

The skills you'll need:

You'll need comprehensive knowledge of operational procedures and a good understanding of the compliance and regulatory regime for the alternatives fund sector.

Along with this, you'll need:

Knowledge of all relevant aspects of regulations applicable to alternative funds
Knowledge of all relevant aspects of alternative fund structures and verification of ownership responsibilities
The ability to support and coach others
Strong communication and interpersonal skills