Junior Associate Director, Portfolio Operations – Cash Reconciliations

This is a vital role in ensuring MFS can deliver on its internal SLA agreements and deliverables as agreed with Client Delivery teams for the cash reconciliations and other live cash services for a range of low to complex Private Equity Investment funds. The Junior Associate will manage their time effectively to nurture training and oversight of deliverables from junior staff as well as review necessary work.  They will also need to be involved with daily tasks and other BAU as dictated by the SLAs and deliverables.

The candidate will have a strong understanding of the structures and types of products within a private investment fund as well as strong accounting knowledge for the double entry and booking of transactions through the accounting system. Ideally the candidate will be a self-starter and also look to become involved in improvement projects for the team such as automation and technology.

For this role you may be tasked with reviewing the work of an Associate ensuring tasks are completed and issues appropriately investigated. A Junior Associate Director will likely be the lead for multiple client collection accounts belonging to a Client Delivery team as well as having the ability to assist across other workstreams where necessary for coverage.  The candidate would also be responsible for knowledge transfer and training to new joiners.

Ensure client transaction processing is complete booked correctly & back up evidence is accurate.

Review reconciliations prepared by other members of the team where necessary to maintain flow of workloads and coverage across the wider team.

Operate and oversee in-house reconciliation technology as well as being involved in internal discussions for improvements and automations.

Ensure to engage in suggesting ideas and efficiency improvements to the process framework.

Liaise with other Investor and Client delivery teams within MFS in other locations.

Ensure accuracy at all times and ensure SLA deadlines are met and strictly adhered to.

Support the new account migration processes.

Involvement in projects and managing change.

Oversight of reconciliation and data transmission technology.

Escalate issues appropriately as and when needed.

Qualifications :

 University degree in Computer Science Math Business Studies Economics Finance Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Candidates will require at least 6 years experience within investor services private equity or asset management sectors.

Essential

Microsoft office applications.

Good understanding of security transactions and investment fund structures.

Strong understanding of bookkeeping and capital transaction movements.

Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team possessing strong problem solving skills.

Preferred

Experience with reconciliation tools or technology a portfolio management system or an investment accounting general   ledger such as Investran Geneva Mantra or Yardi.

Advanced Excel knowledge; comfortable with pivot table and functions e.g. TEXT LOOKUP MATH IF would be useful.

Intermediate knowledge of VBA SQL or any programming knowledge would be an advantage.

Client Focus

Client-centric mentality to deliver an excellent service to internal client facing teams within MFS.

Good communication skills and composure under pressure when dealing with internal teams.

Responds to queries in a timely approachable and responsive way.

Ability to maintain long term relationships with clients.

Drive for Results

Ability to complete tasks on time and in a quality manner without much oversight.

Able to exercise initiative in the performance of duties.

Looks for and seizes opportunities to do more or to do thing better.

Promptly notifies his/her manager about any problems that affect his/her ability to accomplish planned goals.

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to work in a team communicate effectively and establish positive working relationships with others.

Ability to act as role model to junior staff members and assist in their development. Willingness to share their knowledge and experience.

Strong oral written and communication skills with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of management users and vendors.

Approachability and willingness to listen to others and to learn from peers/leaders.

Personal Capability

Creativity in exploring solutions to improve day-to-day operational efficiency motivated to take on additional projects and solve problems.

Fundamental understanding of technical processes and requirements of the role.

Good organization skills and able to multi-task prioritize projects and work under tight timeline.

Strong attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment.

Additional Information :

At MUFG Investor Services we are exceptionally proud of our approach to Hybrid Working. It enables the flexibility to thrive from wherever our employees work and stay connected to their team and our culture. When we make Hybrid Working plans we get to know the individual and pride ourselves in underpinning all our decisions with fairness and consistency.

MUFG Investor Services provides all of its employees with an extremely attractive compensation addition to base salary there is a group medical insurance scheme group pension scheme reimbursement of professional subscriptions paid holidays and assistance towards gym memberships.

We thank all candidates for applying; however only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted. If you are contacted for a job opportunity please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time