Senior Specialist, Global Platform Management & Governance

Position Responsibilities:

Board Management (60%)

• Support the development and implementation of a Global Fund Board Framework from securing approval to each aspect of the implementation which includes:
  • Support the drafting and organize review and approval process for a Global Fund Board Policy Standard and Board Mandates working closely with Legal Compliance and other functions
  • Maintain and update the Global Fund Board Calendar coordinating dates with CoSec Globally
  • Support the implementation of a policies repository with the view to harmonize the Fund policies globally
  • Support the development of board efficiencies surveys and expertise matrix working closely with CoSec and Functions in the business
  • Support initiatives to improve board efficiencies such as developing templates and reviewing administrative tasks
• Engage with the functions and support the development of processes & implementation of the framework above
• Identify tools to better support and harmonize the Board Management Process and the extended Global Platform Management and Governance team including PowerApp PowerBi etc
• Support Global Fund Boards with recommendations for improvements e efficiencies
• This is a new role within the organization so responsibilities may evolve overtime. All of the above will be supported with the guidance and partnership with the Head of Global Fund Management

Platform Maintenance & Governance (20%)

• Input/Review fund related data for third party vendor templates e.g. Allfunds Fundinfo etc.
• Coordinate with Citi Fund Corporate services/Management Company/Board/Manulife stakeholders on execution of legal agreements resolutions SLAs certificate of residence fee letters etc.

• Periodically update fund country registration matrix and list of distributors
• Support the platform reporting with the production of:
  • List of share classes registered in different countries
  • MGF Reg Matrix
  • Marketing & Distribution Reports to General Distributor of MGF & MAF Boards
  • KIID Production
• The above list of tasks is an indication of the job scope the individual may be called upon to support other platform related tasks as and when required.

Product Implementation and Project Management (20%)

• Provide technical support to the Investment Product & Platform team as and when required.
• Engage with stakeholders in HK Europe & US to deliver BAU reporting.

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