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Job Title:

Senior Associate

Date:

Department:

FA- Transactions Team

Location:

Mumbai

Business Line / Function:

IFSO

Reports to:

(Direct)

Assistant Manager Lead

Grade:

(if applicable)

NA

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

Directorship / Registration:

NA

POSITION PURPOSE
Provide a brief description of the overall purpose of the position, why this position exists and how it will contribute in achieving the team’s goal.

Perform the processing (40%) and checking (60%) of all the transactions for dedicated clients in the Fund accounting system in respect with our internal procedures and International Standards such as ISAE3402.

In his/her mission, the Transaction Officer will have to often liaise with :

Middle Office activities between Trade Support Brussels (listed instruments) and Trade Support Paris (OTC instruments).
Fund accounting team (Lux, Chennai or any other location)
Other Transaction teams in KOP and Chennai
Auditors
Internal departments (Custody, TA, FDS etc…)
The transaction officer will be involved in all projects impacted by the transaction team as such as :

Mergers
New client On boarding
New sub fund launching
New instrument dealing
Changes in workflow
Responsibilities

DIRECT RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform the processing of all the transactions for dedicated clients in the Fund accounting s ystem in respect of our procedures and the ISAE3402 standard:
Ensure the Zero Default quality
Ensure that reconciliations are performed
Ensure that a second level of control is performed on all manual transactions
Ensure the controls of OTC pricing
Respond to queries on time raised by person in charge of an action in the NAV Cycle
Respect our clients Net Asset Value publication cut off’s
The Transaction Officer will have to liaise with Middle Office activities between Trade Support Brussels (listed instruments) and Trade Support Paris (OTC instruments).

By analyze OTC valuation and events on OTC and coordinate in case of issues. Regarding listed transactions the transaction officer will liase with Bruxelles MO in case of discrepancies.

CONTRIBUTING RESPONSIBILITIES
Understand the operational and financial risks related the fund accountant mission:
By using the “Self Risk Assessment” documents. Inform immediately your manager when an error has been discovered or in case of a problem affecting our client duties
Year End closing and Audit:
Ensure support provided to make available the documents in due time for the auditors.

Participate in maintaining high standards in terms of quality of our internal relationship
Provide professional answers within the agreed standards defined
Participate in projects
Provide support during project such as funds migration, funds merger, launch of new funds or liquidations, …

TECHNICAL & BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Assist the good operation of the team:

Improvement of the procedures
Highlight changes in defined workflow to seniors, if any.
Teaching of the juniors and the new staff
Ensure the archiving of the NAV supporting documents
Accept meetings delegation from the manager
Ensure any procedural changes highlighted and documented on priority
Communication

The transaction officer will have the opportunity to communicate (by phone and by email) with fund accounting teams, Middle Office departments in different countries.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS (IF REQUIRED)
Knowledge on Capital Markets and it’s various market products.


Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Active listening

Attention to detail / rigor

Client focused

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to develop and adapt a process

Analytical Ability

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Ability to develop others & improve their skills

Choose an item.



Education Level:

Master Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 3 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

Experience of Multifonds fund accounting tool is an added value.


PRIMARY LOCATION

IN-MH-Mumbai
JOB TYPE

Standard / Permanent
JOB

OPERATION PROCESSING
EDUCATION LEVEL

Bachelor Degree or equivalent (>= 3 years)
EXPERIENCE LEVEL

At least 3 years
SCHEDULE

Full-time
REFERENCE

FA 002076
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(REF: FA 002076)