Total 29 job vacancies by IQ-EQ

• Manage and oversee GCD services for a portfolio of clients, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day relationships with Cluster and the timely and accurate delivery of client reporting and information.
• Form an effective working relationship with the cluster. To be able to leverage these relationships to effectively resolve issues and provide solutions for all breaches, complaints, or errors
• Develop and implement tailored strategies for clients to ensure GCD's smooth operation.
• Ensure target KPIs of the team are met.
• Create and execute action plans to tackle identified issues, risks, and bottlenecks.
• Report directly to the Head of Delivery on team performance and concerns with solutions for any issues or problems arising in the office.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other departments, (i.e. BAT, GPT, IT), as required.Accounting graduate with 10+ years of relevant accounting experience
  At least 5+ years of supervisory experience
  Fund Industry Experience is required

Your team will be your key focus, developing their skills and knowledge and build strong customer relationships with existing and new clients gaining insight into their needs and delivering customer-centric solutions.

You’ll be highly organized, pay close attention to detail and know your subject matter as you will reviewing all reporting requirements, including financial statements and ad-hoc client deliverables.

Building strong and effective relationships with colleagues and the wider business is an essential.  You’ll also need to be thorough in all you do, using your own judgment to highlight any significant finds and put forward any recommendations to help us find an appropriate solution.   

We are never complacent and always encourage our people to look for ways to improve our business; here everyone’s opinion counts and we will value your contribution

Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together. 

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and execute day to day administrative and legal formalities in accordance with the law
• Ensuring the continuing good standing of client companies by ensuring all company law and contractual requirements are complied with
• Build, develop and maintain partnerships with cluster contacts

Tasks 

• Review board minutes, prepare complex board packs, including agenda, related minutes, agreements and documentation.
• Train, coach and support the team as and where required
• Maintain and review board/filing trackers
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance
• Ensure prompt follow-up and timely execution of client requests
• A point of contact for daily operations on complex clients
• Coordinate deliverables for junior team members, working closely together with (Assistant) Managers
• Assist with the audit process Attend board and shareholders meetings, preparing related minutes, IQ-EQ service agreements and documentation.
• Review board minutes of more junior team members
• Prepare and review RCS, RBO, EMIR and general documents
• Understand fee agreements and identify out-of-scope services
• Coordinate with 3rd parties and support/remote functions
• Review of bank account opening forms

Responsibilities

The Data Manager is responsible for leading a team of data analysts, managing the end-to-end process of data extraction/collection to final output (e.g. Excel, Tableau etc). They will maintain procedures and controls around the data workstream to ensure maximum efficiency. They will utilize technology e.g. web forms, unstructured data extraction tools and other tools, liaise with clients to develop their product, and actively seek to become an SME in this area.

Tasks

• Manage and lead a team of data analysts
• Establish and enhance the data product offerings for clients in the areas of ESG, public equities, direct portfolio companies etc
• Create and maintain procedures and controls around the data workstream and end-to-end process to ensure maximum efficiency
• Further establish and lead the data team function within AOS, with the collaboration of the DevOps and Client Services where needed
• Manage and further enhance the end-to-end process of data collection/extraction to final delivery/output
• Seek to improve efficiency and processes where needed, utilising technology solutions to reduce manual process / human error
• Perform the development, maintenance, and internal testing of client dashboard (complex and non-complex)
• Support the product development team by implementing new features to the standardisation dashboard, as and when needed
• Transfer pilot data onto portfolio monitoring platform for prospective client demonstrations, identifying the visuals based on the type of data set
• Define, execute, and interpret SQL queries from IQEQ on premise database or data warehouse (e.g. Snowflake)
• Support Client Services and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and troubleshoot dashboard issues and develop appropriate solutions
• Identify new dashboard features, seek improvement and efficiencies in existing client workbook and process
• Lead/support/attend client meetings to understand detailed project requirements, understand business problems and provide recommendations
• Communicate project status updates and provide recommendations
• Follow Definition of Done and process around Azure DevOps
• Conduct demo and/or Cosmos admin training
• Provide buddy system with other developers

Key competencies for position and level

• Customer focus
• Communicate effectively
• Self-development
• Action oriented
• Organisational savvy
• Stakeholder management

Key behaviours we expect to see

In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Attention to detail
• Prioritisation
• Proactivity
• Creativity

Time Management

Your team will be your key focus, developing their skills and knowledge and build strong customer relationships with existing and new clients gaining insight into their needs and delivering customer-centric solutions.

You’ll be highly organized, pay close attention to detail and know your subject matter as you will reviewing all reporting requirements, including financial statements and ad-hoc client deliverables.

Building strong and effective relationships with colleagues and the wider business is an essential.  You’ll also need to be thorough in all you do, using your own judgment to highlight any significant finds and put forward any recommendations to help us find an appropriate solution.   

We are never complacent and always encourage our people to look for ways to improve our business; here everyone’s opinion counts and we will value your contribution

Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together. 

Your team will be your key focus, developing their skills and knowledge and build strong customer relationships with existing and new clients gaining insight into their needs and delivering customer-centric solutions.

You’ll be highly organized, pay close attention to detail and know your subject matter as you will reviewing all reporting requirements, including financial statements and ad-hoc client deliverables.

Building strong and effective relationships with colleagues and the wider business is an essential.  You’ll also need to be thorough in all you do, using your own judgment to highlight any significant finds and put forward any recommendations to help us find an appropriate solution.   

We are never complacent and always encourage our people to look for ways to improve our business; here everyone’s opinion counts and we will value your contribution

Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together. 

Your team will be your key focus, developing their skills and knowledge and build strong customer relationships with existing and new clients gaining insight into their needs and delivering customer-centric solutions.

You’ll be highly organized, pay close attention to detail and know your subject matter as you will reviewing all reporting requirements, including financial statements and ad-hoc client deliverables.

Building strong and effective relationships with colleagues and the wider business is an essential.  You’ll also need to be thorough in all you do, using your own judgment to highlight any significant finds and put forward any recommendations to help us find an appropriate solution.   

We are never complacent and always encourage our people to look for ways to improve our business; here everyone’s opinion counts and we will value your contribution

Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together. 

• Manage and oversee GCD services for a portfolio of clients, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day relationships with Cluster and the timely and accurate delivery of client reporting and information.
• Form an effective working relationship with the cluster. To be able to leverage these relationships to effectively resolve issues and provide solutions for all breaches, complaints, or errors
• Develop and implement tailored strategies for clients to ensure GCD's smooth operation.
• Ensure target KPIs of the team are met.
• Create and execute action plans to tackle identified issues, risks, and bottlenecks.
• Report directly to the Head of Delivery on team performance and concerns with solutions for any issues or problems arising in the office.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other departments, (i.e. BAT, GPT, IT), as required.Accounting graduate with 10+ years of relevant accounting experience
  At least 5+ years of supervisory experience
  Fund Industry Experience is required

Job Summary

• Concentrates in driving business growth and the development of talent.  Spends time in reviewing and assessing overall team performance.
• Balances stakeholders by establishing good working relationship with the cluster counterparts and other support groups (e.g. HR, IT, etc.)
• Concentrates in engaging and developing teams and individuals.  Expected to perform review of core processes, complex ad hoc work, and all other client requirements, as needed.  Provides consistent feedback on accuracy and timeliness of outputs made by the team
• Monitors overall teams' results and performance based on the KPIs (ex. Quality and Timeliness, Error Report, Increased Productivity and Lowers Overtime, among others). 
• Initiates and facilitates meetings to address overall teams' performance and develop/coach non-performing individuals.
• To facilitate and assist various Depositary processes of complex clients and conduct all work in accordance with IQ-EQ Philippines Inc. policies and procedures, as needed.
• As a people manager, the Manager leads, organizes, coordinates, develops, monitors the performance, delegates tasks and responsibilities to their direct reports and their team members (skip level), as needed.
• Ensures balanced work allocation across their teams and reallocates resources accordingly.

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of complex reporting requirements, when necessary.
• Monitors the timely and accurate deliverables of their teams, and intervene, as necessary.
• Acquire knowledge to become specialists of their designated clients' requirements and deliverables.
• Monitors their teams' compliance as they follow procedures and checklists following regulatory requirements of the clients the team’s handle.
• Provides guidance and coaching to the team in both technical and more on the non-technical aspects of their role. 
• Seeks knowledge and expertise for their own professional development.
• Initiates the development of the technical competencies of their teams by providing feedback on their deliverables and endorsing them to the appropriate learning & development activities
• Monitors the development and assigned trainings of their teams.
• Monitors and provides support to cluster counterparts escalations and involves the relevant stakeholders.
• Monitors the agreed timelines of deliverables with the cluster counterparts and provides support for escalations to ensure that their teams carry out the work, as agreed.
• To be able to effectively communicate and relate with various stakeholders of the team.  Maintains and enhances relationships through crucial conversations.
• Monitors that all client cluster requirements are thoroughly being reviewed and follows standards.
• To act as an alternate for the Head of Delivery based on business needs which may include cluster client responsibilities, administrative tasks, and team management.

Tasks & Duties

Cluster Client Delivery

• Acquires functional knowledge and understanding of the clients’ agreements, and other necessary information needed to review and/or prepare deliverables.
• Monitors if the team has the needed information, data and supporting documents are received for the review/preparation of the needed requirements.  Addresses and escalates issues, as needed.
• Monitors the consistency and quality of the deliverables within the agreed timeframes of the teams. 
• Provides support (for timelines) and address issues (for quality), as needed.
• Provide support for the rest of the team and other teams by allotting additional capacity, as needed.  At the same time, initiates the request for support needed from other teams.
• Monitors and communicates the review comments of the team and then follows up to address pending comments for preparers, as needed.
• To act as first line of escalations
• Monitors and oversees the interpretation of the requirements of the client and in some instances, does the research and validates.
• Reviews and acts as the team approver of submitted reports and compliance cases with root cause information, corrective action, and preventive measures in a timely manner.  Responsible in discussing the details and actions done with the HODs and CDDs.
• Oversees the quarterly debrief meeting with the cluster to review the team's performance.  Then addresses concerns and drives resolutions based on its criticality and complexity. 
• Decides the proper treatment for transactions when differences in points of view arise, and escalate recommendations to appropriate stakeholders, as needed.
• Decides on escalated recommendations and if necessary, escalate to SMEs or technical team.
• Acts as first level of escalation of issues/concerns from the funds assigned to their clusters.
• Supports Project Managers by functioning as SMEs, coordinating with stakeholders, and allocating resources.

Workflow Management

• Ensures timesheets are completed daily and accurately filed for all hours worked.
• Reviews and approves timesheets of their team and ensures they are completed daily and accurately filed for all hours worked in a timely manner.
• Reviews and pre-approves filed overtime of their team
• Setups, monitors and updates all deliverables via the workflow planner in a timely manner, as needed.
• Monitors and ensures the completeness and accuracy of all deliverables via the workflow planner in a timely manner. 
• Analyses and proactively manages team capacity deliverables by allocating needed resources/support.

Systems

• Understands and uses best practice on Depositary platform/s.
• Understands and becomes knowledgeable on how to generate reports using reporting platform/s.

Risks

• Monitors relevant procedures, checklists and regulatory requirements are adhered to and completed to mitigate errors.
• Monitors reported breaches, complaints or errors to appropriate stakeholders are acted upon in a timely manner.
• Acquires knowledge of risk factors and potential breach.
• Reviews and acts as the team approver of submitted reports and compliance cases with root cause information, corrective action, and preventive measures in a timely manner.  Responsible in discussing the details and actions done with the HODs and CDDs.

Other

• May undertake any additional tasks and/or responsibilities as part of their professional development which may or may not be related to their specific function.
• Escalate any other work-related issues/concerns to the appropriate stakeholders and acted on in a timely manner.
• Participate in interviews, as needed.

Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

• Support other IQ-EQ departments, provide and share AML/KYC expertise during day to day business
• Responsible of a portfolio of investors and clients for AML/KYC onboarding and periodic review process
• Making sure every file is duly monitored and that appropriate actions are taken for incomplete KYC file, including, but not limited to reminders, phone calls and organisation of meetings
• Maintaining a client data base with accurate and up to date information
• Motivate, monitor and assist the team
• Provide regular feedback to Head and Management
• Participation to client meetings.

Tasks (role on a day-to-day basis)

• Managing the KYC team
• Answer emails/queries from internal and external parties in a timely manner
• Assess the level of risk inherent to each investor and clients to determine a risk-based approach in line with IQ-EQ internal policy
• Effective and efficient communication of AML and regulatory information
• Organise meeting with different stakeholders (Clients, Client Directors, Compliance) and support other departments
• Participation to client meeting and kick off project for the implementation of new funds, fee quotes
• Support other IQ-EQ departments, provide and share AML/KYC expertise during day to day business
• Escalation process to Group Risk & Compliance (PEP, HIGH…)
• Provide support to the Business during preparation of escalation process to group Risk & Compliance (PEP, REP requests)
• Preparation of Key Risk Indicators
• Answering to regulatory requests including the completion of the annual AML questionnaire
• Participation to the various Audit missions and to provide supporting documents for internal and external AML audits
• Providing advice to the Management and to the staff on AML/legal related matters
• Training of new joiners and advanced training such as new regulations, AML, new process etc
• Perform name screening and file review as 2nd line of defence and supervise the reviews done by Team members
• Participate to the internal Meeting to share experiences and information/projects within the department
• Setting up action plan if situation remains blocked despite several reminders for incomplete investor and client files and regular follow-up with the team members on their project status and distribution of side projects when required
• Supervise tasks performed by team members which are related to Funds Clients and share experiences and knowledge within the department
• Maintain an appropriate AML Program (including documented policies and procedures)
• Regulatory watch related to AML matters and fund industry
• Emphasize and strengthen the 1st line of defence culture within IQ-EQ during day to day activities
• Review of emails prepared by the team members notably in case of sensitive topics
• Taking part of a good governance model for IQ-EQ
• Implementation of efficiency in the team
• Implementation of new tools and coordination with Management

Key competencies for position and level (see Group Competency model)

• Interpersonal savvy
• Action orientation
• Plans and aligns
• Demonstrates self-awareness
• Analyses the situation and sees the big picture

Key behaviours we expect to see

In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Attention to detail
• Taking ownership
• Approachability
• Organisation
• Team player
• Solution-oriented
• Quality assurer
• Good communication
• Multi-task
• Set deadlines and objectives

The role involves supporting the Global Head of Operations Planning and Analytics in a range of tasks and activities requiring knowledge in accounting, corporate finance, excellent communication skills and analytical business skills. The role requires being able to work independently and initially focused on proactively improving programme ad-hoc and month-end reporting processes, collating and managing large data sets, through to creating standardised reports to facilitate analysis.

There is a strong focus on being able to communicate seamlessly with various teams and individuals across the business. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of detailed business cases supporting transformation programmes including budget set up for tracking and management purposes
• Detailed headcount planning and management to support resource management and cost reporting and forecasting
• Set-up detailed analysis reports on project cost including headcount costs and run rate analyses;
• Collate, create and maintain data sets from various sources which will be the building blocks for analysis, reporting and budgeting;
• Establish monthly KPI dashboard reporting and create quarterly Regional Reporting Packs;
• Lead the programme budgeting and forecasting cycle in close collaboration with the business and the offshore teams;
• Undertake analytics as necessary to support management decision-making;
• Maintain and support the implementation and analysis of KPIs (financial and non-financial) in collaboration with the Group Financial Analysis and Group Reporting teams;
• Gain an in-depth understanding of key indicators and business activities in order to help drive performance improvement and drive strategic initiatives;
• Support the understanding of the current transfer pricing policy through documenting the respective financial flows;
• Prepare ad hoc analytics and reporting as required by the Finance & Operations Performance Director and business leaders including the development of material for Senior Management

The successful candidate will be part of the dedicated Loan Services team in Manila supporting all aspect of loan administration and operations for a European client.  Responsibilities include

• Asset onboarding including review and analysis of loan documentation
• Accurate inputting and processing of all relevant loan information into the loan administration software
• Day-to-day asset management including booking cash or accrual transactions, making payments, and performing daily position and cash reconciliations
• Lifecycle support of loan trades from the time the trade is posted until settlement including the prioritization of trades that need to close
• Responsible for daily settlements of bank loans, including interfacing with ClearPar, Brokers, Agents, and Trade Counterparties  
• Timely resolution and escalation of all inquiries and issues related to loan processing
• Liaising and coordinating with external clients and internal client services teams to ensure timely responsiveness and resolution to inquiries
• Liaising and coordinating with external third parties such as other Loan Administration team, Borrowers, Lenders, Trustees and Agent Banks
• Review and distribute loan reports as agreed with clients
• Follow established procedures related to loan documentation/processing activities and make recommendations to support process improvement and risk management
• Demonstrate a sound level of understanding of products and processes, both within Loan Services and other IQEQ related services
• Demonstrate a sound level of understanding of how duties relate/integrate with others in the team and closely related teams in IQEQ
• Demonstrate product and technology proficiency

Your team will be your key focus, developing their skills and knowledge and build strong customer relationships with existing and new clients gaining insight into their needs and delivering customer-centric solutions.

You’ll be highly organized, pay close attention to detail and know your subject matter as you will reviewing all reporting requirements, including financial statements and ad-hoc client deliverables.

Building strong and effective relationships with colleagues and the wider business is an essential.  You’ll also need to be thorough in all you do, using your own judgment to highlight any significant finds and put forward any recommendations to help us find an appropriate solution.   

We are never complacent and always encourage our people to look for ways to improve our business; here everyone’s opinion counts and we will value your contribution

Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together. 

Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

• Support other IQ-EQ departments, provide and share AML/KYC expertise during day to day business
• Responsible of a portfolio of investors and clients for AML/KYC onboarding and periodic review process
• Making sure every file is duly monitored and that appropriate actions are taken for incomplete KYC file, including, but not limited to reminders, phone calls and organisation of meetings
• Maintaining a client data base with accurate and up to date information
• Motivate, monitor and assist the team
• Provide regular feedback to Head and Management
• Participation to client meetings.

Tasks (role on a day-to-day basis)

• Managing the KYC team
• Answer emails/queries from internal and external parties in a timely manner
• Assess the level of risk inherent to each investor and clients to determine a risk-based approach in line with IQ-EQ internal policy
• Effective and efficient communication of AML and regulatory information
• Organise meeting with different stakeholders (Clients, Client Directors, Compliance) and support other departments
• Participation to client meeting and kick off project for the implementation of new funds, fee quotes
• Support other IQ-EQ departments, provide and share AML/KYC expertise during day to day business
• Escalation process to Group Risk & Compliance (PEP, HIGH…)
• Provide support to the Business during preparation of escalation process to group Risk & Compliance (PEP, REP requests)
• Preparation of Key Risk Indicators
• Answering to regulatory requests including the completion of the annual AML questionnaire
• Participation to the various Audit missions and to provide supporting documents for internal and external AML audits
• Providing advice to the Management and to the staff on AML/legal related matters
• Training of new joiners and advanced training such as new regulations, AML, new process etc
• Perform name screening and file review as 2nd line of defence and supervise the reviews done by Team members
• Participate to the internal Meeting to share experiences and information/projects within the department
• Setting up action plan if situation remains blocked despite several reminders for incomplete investor and client files and regular follow-up with the team members on their project status and distribution of side projects when required
• Supervise tasks performed by team members which are related to Funds Clients and share experiences and knowledge within the department
• Maintain an appropriate AML Program (including documented policies and procedures)
• Regulatory watch related to AML matters and fund industry
• Emphasize and strengthen the 1st line of defence culture within IQ-EQ during day to day activities
• Review of emails prepared by the team members notably in case of sensitive topics
• Taking part of a good governance model for IQ-EQ
• Implementation of efficiency in the team
• Implementation of new tools and coordination with Management

Key competencies for position and level (see Group Competency model)

• Interpersonal savvy
• Action orientation
• Plans and aligns
• Demonstrates self-awareness
• Analyses the situation and sees the big picture

Key behaviours we expect to see

In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Attention to detail
• Taking ownership
• Approachability
• Organisation
• Team player
• Solution-oriented
• Quality assurer
• Good communication
• Multi-task
• Set deadlines and objectives

Job Summary

• Concentrates in driving business growth and the development of talent.  Spends time in reviewing and assessing overall team performance.
• Balances stakeholders by establishing good working relationship with the cluster counterparts and other support groups (e.g. HR, GPT, IT, BAT, etc.)
• Concentrates in engaging and developing teams and individuals.  Expected to perform review of core processes, complex ad hoc work, and all other client requirements, as needed.  Provides consistent feedback on accuracy and timeliness of outputs made by their AM teams
• Monitors overall teams' results and performance based on the KPIs (ex. Quality and Timeliness, Error Report, Increased Productivity and Lowers Overtime, among others). 
• Initiates and facilitates meetings to address overall teams' performance and develop/coach non-performing individuals.
• To facilitate and assist various accounting and administration processes of complex clients and conduct all work in accordance with IQ-EQ Philippines Inc. policies and procedures, as needed.  (when AM is unable to, depending on capacity).
• As a supervisor, the Manager leads, organizes, coordinates, develops, monitors the performance, delegates tasks and responsibilities to their direct reports and their team members (skip level), as needed.
• Ensures balanced work allocation across their teams and reallocates resources accordingly.

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for review of Financial Statements with Disclosures and other ad-hoc service requests for complex funds and/or corporate clients. 
• Responsible for the preparation of complex reporting requirements, when necessary.
• Monitors the timely and accurate deliverables of their teams, and intervene, as necessary.
• Acquire knowledge to become specialists of their designated clients' requirements and deliverables.
• Monitors their teams' compliance as they follow procedures and checklists following SSAE and other similar statutory requirements of the clients their teams handle.
• Provides guidance and coaching to the team in both technical and more on the non-technical aspects of their role. 
• Seeks knowledge and expertise for their own professional development.
• Initiates the development of the technical competencies of their teams by providing feedback on their deliverables and endorsing them to the appropriate learning & development activities
• Monitors the development and assigned trainings of their teams.
• Monitors and provides support to cluster counterparts escalations and involves the relevant stakeholders.
• Monitors the agreed timelines of deliverables with the cluster counterparts and provides support for escalations to ensure that their teams carry out the work, as agreed.
• To be able to effectively communicate and relate with various stakeholders of the team.  Maintains and enhances relationships through crucial conversations.
• Monitors that all client cluster requirements are thoroughly being reviewed and follows standards.

• To act as an alternate for the Head of Delivery based on business needs which may include cluster client responsibilities, administrative tasks, and team management.

Tasks & Duties

Cluster Client Delivery

• Acquires functional knowledge and understanding of the clients’ agreements, Scope of Work (SOW), SLA’s and other necessary information needed to review and/or prepare deliverables.
• Monitors if the team has the needed information, data and supporting documents are received for the review/preparation of the needed requirements.  Addresses and escalates issues, as needed.
• Monitors the consistency and quality of the deliverables within the agreed timeframes of the teams. 
• Provides support (for timelines) and address issues (for quality), as needed.
• Provide support for the rest of the team and other teams by allotting additional capacity, as needed.  At the same time, initiates the request for support needed from other teams.
• Monitors and communicates the review comments of the team and then follows up to address pending comments for preparers, as needed.
• To act as first line of escalations for the preparers of any requests not properly actioned by the CS Support team. (e.g. BAT, GPT)
• Monitors and oversees the interpretation of the requirements of the client and in some instances, does the research and validates in the absence of an Assistant Manager.
• Reviews and acts as the team approver of submitted reports and compliance cases with root cause information, corrective action, and preventive measures in a timely manner.  Responsible in discussing the details and actions done with the HODs and CDDs.
• Oversees the quarterly debrief meeting with the cluster to review the team's performance.  Then addresses concerns and drives resolutions based on its criticality and complexity. 
• Decides the proper treatment for transactions when differences in points of view arise, and escalate recommendations to appropriate authorities, as needed.
• Decides on escalated recommendations and if necessary, escalate to SMEs or technical team.
• Monitors and works with the Assistant Manager to enforce process standards across the teams.
• Acts as first level of escalation of issues/concerns from the funds assigned to their clusters.
• Supports Project Managers by functioning as SMEs, coordinating with stakeholders, and allocating resources.

Workflow Management

• Ensures timesheets are completed daily and accurately filed for all hours worked.
• Reviews and approves timesheets of their team and ensures they are completed daily and accurately filed for all hours worked in a timely manner (of their AM's and SA's).
• Reviews and pre-approves filed overtime of their team (AM's and SA's).
• Setups, monitors and updates all deliverables via the workflow planner in a timely manner, as needed.
• Monitors and ensures the completeness and accuracy of all deliverables via the workflow planner in a timely manner. 
• Analyses and proactively manages team capacity deliverables by allocating needed resources/support.

Systems

• Understands and uses best practice on accounting platform/s.
• Understands and becomes knowledgeable on how to generate reports using reporting platform/s.

Risks

• Monitors relevant procedures, checklists and SSAE requirements are adhered to and completed to mitigate errors.
• Monitors reported breaches, complaints or errors to appropriate authorities are acted upon in a timely manner.
• Acquires knowledge of risk factors and potential breach.
• Reviews and acts as the team approver of submitted reports and compliance cases with root cause information, corrective action, and preventive measures in a timely manner.  Responsible in discussing the details and actions done with the HODs and CDDs.
• Other
• May undertake any additional tasks and/or responsibilities as part of their professional development which may or may not be related to their specific function.
• Escalate any other work-related issues/concerns to the appropriate authorities and acted on in a timely manner.
• Participate in interviews, as needed.

Key behaviours we expect to see.

In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Balances Stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Develops Talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organisation's goals.
• Builds Networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organisation.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Optimises Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Persuades - Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
• Builds Effective Teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Business Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organisation's goals.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organisation moving forward.
• Directs Work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.

Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

Reporting to the GCD Client Implementation Director, this role will lead the onboarding of new and incremental business, into the Client Service Shared Operations, ensuring it is proactively managed and planned in close coordination with the Country clusters. You will ensure the successful implementation of new Client work ensuring that it delivers on client quality expectations, contractual commitments, and the scalability of the Shared Service Team.

• Jointly work with the Cluster ‘on boarding’ Teams to define, plan, and execute high priority client initiatives into the Back Office shared service environment in line with the Business objectives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the global standard operating model for ‘onboarding’ new business and related functional groups/business partners.
• Gather, collate, and provide regular reporting on potential new clients from Country Clusters, and impact on Shared services.
• Assist with the development of on-boarding and transition plans for new client onboarding and develop best practice models for service delivery.
• Preparation of client service plans including assessing client fund servicing needs, securing adequate resources to set up the account, build out the new processes required and an understanding the Technology needs.
• Act as the liaison between Front office and Shared Service Client teams to on-board clients to systems
• As required participate in discovery sessions to fully understand new client requirements, identify pain points for shared services & define the implementation approach for clients.
• Present and articulate shared services scope of work, features and standardized solutions, clear processes, and SLAs
• Coordinate with Shared Service Workforce Planning Team(s) to ensure incremental new business resources and skill required are forecasted accurately and recruited on time.
• Coordinate with Finance to plan, forecast and track incremental new business, highlighting any overrun on specific Clients.
• Coordinate with Client Team to set standards for monitoring of incremental work based on client specifics.
• Coordinate with local Training teams to ensure that the relevant Client information is clear, and any Client nuances are documented for scalability
• Provide positive, enthusiastic support to sales and front office Country Clusters as you work through the onboarding process.
• Track and record each stage of the process for Shared service re incremental business effectively and efficiently, providing regular reporting on status and highlighting any issues.
• Ensure that legal checks and requirements for potential clients are conducted satisfactorily.
• Perform due diligence analysis for scoping of on-boarding activities.
• Comply with the Compliance and risk policies and protocols to ensure they are adhered to by the entire department and deficiencies repaired and escalated.
• Coordinate with all relevant teams to ensure internal workflows will meet client needs and regulatory controls.
• Communication of progress and expectations to key internal/external stakeholders
• Project manage integrations into the shared services including post implementation review for following six months.
• Continue to optimize the Client onboarding process for the benefit of the Client and shared Service effectiveness.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within the scope and agreed budget.

Key behaviours we expect to see.

• In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:
• Public/private accounting experience, predominantly in the fund administration
• Knowledge of local statutory reporting requirements across North American, Europe and APAC a plus
• Knowledge and experience in accounting systems (Investran, etc.). Demonstrated KYC/AML experience.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to multitask and deliver to a tight deadline.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels across all functions.
• Team player

You will be responsible for the development of the team and its members ensuring the consistent delivery of the highest quality service to a portfolio of clients and also for the provision of appropriate frameworks and controls to ensure adherence to all procedures and policies.

You will support the development of strategic relationships with clients, monitoring current service levels as well as supporting further business development opportunities with those clients.

Drawing on your existing experience in Corporate, Company or Fiscal law  you will create and maintain a positive and professional environment that motivates team members to learn and develop with regular, frequent and transparent communication.

You will lead and manage all recruitment, resourcing, training and development requirements of the team to meet client demands and career development of team members and also you will lead and manage continuous improvement objectives of the team and contribute to those objectives at a department level also.

You’ll be highly organized, pay close attention to detail and able to bridge the gap between Client Services and Technical/Compliance/Sales etc and know when and how to bring these Subject Matter Experts in as and when necessary.

You will build strong customer relationships with existing and new clients, banks and other external parties, gaining insight into their needs and delivering customer-centric solutions also ensuring we meet our legal and contractual requirements.

Client Services Manager may be required to cover for a Senior Accountant at any time,therefore needs to be competent and confident in all accounting roles and responsibilities as well.

You will lead board and shareholders meetings, reviewing related minutes, agreements and documentation.

We are never complacent and always encourage our people to look for ways to improve our business; here everyone’s opinion counts and we will value your contribution.

Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together. 

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and execute day to day administrative and legal formalities in accordance with the law
• Ensuring the continuing good standing of client companies by ensuring all company law and contractual requirements are complied with
• Build, develop and maintain partnerships with cluster contacts

Tasks 

• Review board minutes, prepare complex board packs, including agenda, related minutes, agreements and documentation.
• Train, coach and support the team as and where required
• Maintain and review board/filing trackers
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance
• Ensure prompt follow-up and timely execution of client requests
• A point of contact for daily operations on complex clients
• Coordinate deliverables for junior team members, working closely together with (Assistant) Managers
• Assist with the audit process Attend board and shareholders meetings, preparing related minutes, IQ-EQ service agreements and documentation.
• Review board minutes of more junior team members
• Prepare and review RCS, RBO, EMIR and general documents
• Understand fee agreements and identify out-of-scope services
• Coordinate with 3rd parties and support/remote functions
• Review of bank account opening forms

Your team will be your key focus, developing their skills and knowledge and build strong customer relationships with existing and new clients gaining insight into their needs and delivering customer-centric solutions.

You’ll be highly organized, pay close attention to detail and know your subject matter as you will reviewing all reporting requirements, including financial statements and ad-hoc client deliverables.

Building strong and effective relationships with colleagues and the wider business is an essential.  You’ll also need to be thorough in all you do, using your own judgment to highlight any significant finds and put forward any recommendations to help us find an appropriate solution.   

We are never complacent and always encourage our people to look for ways to improve our business; here everyone’s opinion counts and we will value your contribution

Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together. 

Job Summary: 

This is not your typical Business Manager role. Working as Senior Business Manager for IQ-EQ will require you to have a womb to tomb mastery of project and business management methodologies to be applied to ongoing initiatives in IQ-EQ to ensure predictable and successful delivery. You won’t just be taking down the minutes of the meeting because you will need to have the vision and a thirst for change, transformation, and continuous improvement. 

Business Management is not an easy job; therefore, we need someone who is expressive and vocal in identifying and mitigating risks, directing the project and all stakeholders involved to successful delivery while maintaining a good working relationship with all participants. 

A proactive team player who initiates improvements at the same time adheres to the team’s standard methodology and governance processes. 

Responsibilities (how we will measure success) 

• Contribute to strategic growth and operational development of the Firm by managing a suite of projects/initiatives ongoing throughout the IQ-EQ Group 

• Adhere to the team’s standard methodology and governance processes including use of approved templates and checklists. 

• Responsible for all aspects of Project/Business Management, including but not limited to; Initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring and controlling including change control and project closure – ensuring predictable and successful delivery. 

• Organizing and motivating project teams, directing the project and all stakeholders involved to successful delivery. 

• Effective and Transparent communications ensuring the flow of information to all stakeholders involved. 

• Ongoing contribution towards continuous development and improvement of Change Delivery methodologies, templates, and checklists 

Tasks (what does the role do on a day-to-day basis)  

• Define the scope of assigned projects in conjunction with the Project Sponsor 

• Devise the overall approach to delivering individual projects, making use of the internal methodology tailoring matrix. 

• Preparation of project documentation in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts for example: 

• Project Initiation Requests 

• Project Initiation Documentation 

• Product and Work Package Descriptions 

• End Stage reports and Stage Gate Readiness Assessment Documents 

• Test Strategy, Plans and Scripts 

• Closure Reports 

• Determine objectives and measures that each project will be evaluated against upon completion and track ongoing progress. Prepare related benefits assessments. 

• Select, lead, and motivate your project team both internally and externally, establishing a team culture within the assigned projects. 

• Monitoring overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary 

• Applying change control processes to control changes to the products ensuring that changes are made only with the agreement of appropriate named authorities. 

• Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans 

• Reporting through agreed lines on project progress through highlight reports and end-stage assessments, including option papers and recommendations

•  Manage a range of stakeholders from junior to senior level across all locations. 

• Manage and monitor project budgets to ensure delivered within agreed budget. 

• Adhere to internal project methodology and governance. 

• Track all time spent on projects in NetSuite ensuring that resource time is also captured and monitored. 

• Communication and engagement planning 

• Maintaining an awareness of potential interdependencies with other projects and their impact 

• Liaise with various departments to ensure Service Transition is successful, including the training team in relation to training needs arising from projects and related solutions. 

• Production of closure reports, evaluating successes and challenges to enhance learning for your next project – ensure capture of lesson on the team’s central lessons log. 

Other: 

• Support other departments as required within the confines of the Business Manager role 

• Undertake any additional reasonable duties as required the Firm 

The Head of Onboarding and Business Support will focus on achieving and maintaining optimal operational efficiency. This function develops, implement, and maintain effective operating processes; Quality Assurance (QA) program and Workforce Management (WFM).

In partnership with Operations Client Services team, HR, Finance, and other business partners, this role will create processes that will enable business leaders to define and align to the strategic objectives, develop actionable plans, forecast hiring demand, assess talent supply and capacity, and create reports on operational metrics to drive business decisions.

Functional Areas and Responsibilities: 

• Review effectiveness processes and drive efficiencies.
• Oversee the quality assurance functions to support the Client Services team to drive operational excellence.
• Work closely with the Client Delivery Directors in carrying out the business strategies.
• Administer smooth transition & implementation of non-conventional services from new and/or existing clients
• Align the execution of continuous improvement, automation, and/or efficiency projects to the Operations Client Services team
• Drive the strategic direction of workforce planning and capacity management, staff solutions strategy, and geographic diversification.
• Lead the end-to-end cycle of workforce planning from collection during annual planning to tracking and governance throughout the plan year.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR teams on workforce planning system, and process to ensure ongoing engagement with business leaders.
• Support Sales Team/ Onboarding team with models and guideline for evaluating new business/ migration workforce requirements.
• Regular reviews on the completeness and accuracy of reporting dashboards including KPI ratios (productivity, quality, resource planning and other business metrics)
• Analyse and report KPI and operational updates to ensure Business has clear understanding on the operational performance
• Execute timely analysis while managing multiple competing priorities. Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders as well as work independently
• Strong communication skills with ability to present information simply and cohesively to different levels of business partners.

Other

• Support the department as required within the confines of the role.
• Undertake any additional reasonable duties as required by the Firm.

Job Summary

• Concentrates in driving business growth and the development of talent.  Spends time in reviewing and assessing overall team performance.
• Balances stakeholders by establishing good working relationship with the cluster counterparts and other support groups (e.g. HR, IT, etc.)
• Concentrates in engaging and developing teams and individuals.  Expected to perform review of core processes, complex ad hoc work, and all other client requirements, as needed.  Provides consistent feedback on accuracy and timeliness of outputs made by the team
• Monitors overall teams' results and performance based on the KPIs (ex. Quality and Timeliness, Error Report, Increased Productivity and Lowers Overtime, among others). 
• Initiates and facilitates meetings to address overall teams' performance and develop/coach non-performing individuals.
• To facilitate and assist various Depositary processes of complex clients and conduct all work in accordance with IQ-EQ Philippines Inc. policies and procedures, as needed.
• As a people manager, the Manager leads, organizes, coordinates, develops, monitors the performance, delegates tasks and responsibilities to their direct reports and their team members (skip level), as needed.
• Ensures balanced work allocation across their teams and reallocates resources accordingly.

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of complex reporting requirements, when necessary.
• Monitors the timely and accurate deliverables of their teams, and intervene, as necessary.
• Acquire knowledge to become specialists of their designated clients' requirements and deliverables.
• Monitors their teams' compliance as they follow procedures and checklists following regulatory requirements of the clients the team’s handle.
• Provides guidance and coaching to the team in both technical and more on the non-technical aspects of their role. 
• Seeks knowledge and expertise for their own professional development.
• Initiates the development of the technical competencies of their teams by providing feedback on their deliverables and endorsing them to the appropriate learning & development activities
• Monitors the development and assigned trainings of their teams.
• Monitors and provides support to cluster counterparts escalations and involves the relevant stakeholders.
• Monitors the agreed timelines of deliverables with the cluster counterparts and provides support for escalations to ensure that their teams carry out the work, as agreed.
• To be able to effectively communicate and relate with various stakeholders of the team.  Maintains and enhances relationships through crucial conversations.
• Monitors that all client cluster requirements are thoroughly being reviewed and follows standards.
• To act as an alternate for the Head of Delivery based on business needs which may include cluster client responsibilities, administrative tasks, and team management.

Tasks & Duties

Cluster Client Delivery

• Acquires functional knowledge and understanding of the clients’ agreements, and other necessary information needed to review and/or prepare deliverables.
• Monitors if the team has the needed information, data and supporting documents are received for the review/preparation of the needed requirements.  Addresses and escalates issues, as needed.
• Monitors the consistency and quality of the deliverables within the agreed timeframes of the teams. 
• Provides support (for timelines) and address issues (for quality), as needed.
• Provide support for the rest of the team and other teams by allotting additional capacity, as needed.  At the same time, initiates the request for support needed from other teams.
• Monitors and communicates the review comments of the team and then follows up to address pending comments for preparers, as needed.
• To act as first line of escalations
• Monitors and oversees the interpretation of the requirements of the client and in some instances, does the research and validates.
• Reviews and acts as the team approver of submitted reports and compliance cases with root cause information, corrective action, and preventive measures in a timely manner.  Responsible in discussing the details and actions done with the HODs and CDDs.
• Oversees the quarterly debrief meeting with the cluster to review the team's performance.  Then addresses concerns and drives resolutions based on its criticality and complexity. 
• Decides the proper treatment for transactions when differences in points of view arise, and escalate recommendations to appropriate stakeholders, as needed.
• Decides on escalated recommendations and if necessary, escalate to SMEs or technical team.
• Acts as first level of escalation of issues/concerns from the funds assigned to their clusters.
• Supports Project Managers by functioning as SMEs, coordinating with stakeholders, and allocating resources.

Workflow Management

• Ensures timesheets are completed daily and accurately filed for all hours worked.
• Reviews and approves timesheets of their team and ensures they are completed daily and accurately filed for all hours worked in a timely manner.
• Reviews and pre-approves filed overtime of their team
• Setups, monitors and updates all deliverables via the workflow planner in a timely manner, as needed.
• Monitors and ensures the completeness and accuracy of all deliverables via the workflow planner in a timely manner. 
• Analyses and proactively manages team capacity deliverables by allocating needed resources/support.

Systems

• Understands and uses best practice on Depositary platform/s.
• Understands and becomes knowledgeable on how to generate reports using reporting platform/s.

Risks

• Monitors relevant procedures, checklists and regulatory requirements are adhered to and completed to mitigate errors.
• Monitors reported breaches, complaints or errors to appropriate stakeholders are acted upon in a timely manner.
• Acquires knowledge of risk factors and potential breach.
• Reviews and acts as the team approver of submitted reports and compliance cases with root cause information, corrective action, and preventive measures in a timely manner.  Responsible in discussing the details and actions done with the HODs and CDDs.

Other

• May undertake any additional tasks and/or responsibilities as part of their professional development which may or may not be related to their specific function.
• Escalate any other work-related issues/concerns to the appropriate stakeholders and acted on in a timely manner.
• Participate in interviews, as needed.

Your team will be your key focus, developing their skills and knowledge and build strong customer relationships with existing and new clients gaining insight into their needs and delivering customer-centric solutions.

You’ll be highly organized, pay close attention to detail and know your subject matter as you will reviewing all reporting requirements, including financial statements and ad-hoc client deliverables.

Building strong and effective relationships with colleagues and the wider business is an essential.  You’ll also need to be thorough in all you do, using your own judgment to highlight any significant finds and put forward any recommendations to help us find an appropriate solution.   

We are never complacent and always encourage our people to look for ways to improve our business; here everyone’s opinion counts and we will value your contribution

Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together. 

Your team will be your key focus, developing their skills and knowledge and build strong customer relationships with existing and new clients gaining insight into their needs and delivering customer-centric solutions.

You’ll be highly organized, pay close attention to detail and know your subject matter as you will reviewing all reporting requirements, including financial statements and ad-hoc client deliverables.

Building strong and effective relationships with colleagues and the wider business is an essential.  You’ll also need to be thorough in all you do, using your own judgment to highlight any significant finds and put forward any recommendations to help us find an appropriate solution.   

We are never complacent and always encourage our people to look for ways to improve our business; here everyone’s opinion counts and we will value your contribution

Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together. 

Your team will be your key focus, developing their skills and knowledge and build strong customer relationships with existing and new clients gaining insight into their needs and delivering customer-centric solutions.

You’ll be highly organized, pay close attention to detail and know your subject matter as you will reviewing all reporting requirements, including financial statements and ad-hoc client deliverables.

Building strong and effective relationships with colleagues and the wider business is an essential.  You’ll also need to be thorough in all you do, using your own judgment to highlight any significant finds and put forward any recommendations to help us find an appropriate solution.   

We are never complacent and always encourage our people to look for ways to improve our business; here everyone’s opinion counts and we will value your contribution

Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together.