Total 119 job vacancies by IQ-EQ

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing work to agreed internal deadlines to the expected standard
• Knowledge of all banking systems including a good understanding of different client payment processes
• Knowledge of deadlines and deliverables and early escalation of issues to the GPT Supervisor
• Minimise risk to IQEQ by following procedures and checklists
• Be proactive in identifying development and training requirements

Tasks

Client Delivery

• Ensure all client queries are appropriately responded to and all emails received into the team’s mailbox are actioned
• Ensure all payments are processed accurately and delivered to required timescale
• Ensure all contact and time reporting system changes are processed accurately and delivered to required timescales
• Establish and maintain effective lines of communication with CS Teams regarding the progress of tasks and share information with GPT colleagues
• Identify areas for improvement regarding GPT process and offer solutions
• Providing support and training to the rest of the team, and

IQEQ Fee Processes

• Accurate daily completion of the time reporting system for all tasks undertaken

Systems

• Understand and use best practice on Investran
• Understand and use best practice on the time reporting system
• Understand the process in setting up, gaining authorisation for and releasing payments via the various banking systems

Risk

• Ensure relevant procedures and checklists are adhered to and completed to minimise risk of errors
• Reports any breaches, complaints or errors to the relevant Client Services Team Accountant and Compliance officer promptly
• Assist in the preparation of error reports, identifying areas of operational risk and proposing appropriate remedial actions within 24 hours of identifying the error

Other

• Undertake any additional reasonable requests as deemed by the firm

You will build strong customer relationships with existing and new clients, gaining insight into their needs and delivering customer-centric solutions.  

Drawing on your existing experience you will be responsible for the AML/KYC preparation, analysis and set-up of the investors’ files eg. Individual, Company, Trust, Foundation, Regulated entity.

Following our policies and procedures is a must; meeting our regulatory obligations is essential but there will be times when you need to use your own judgment to highlight any significant finds and put forward any recommendations to help us find an appropriate solution.

Balancing your day with different priorities and working closely with your colleagues to on-board our new clients is essential. Uou will follow-up of the KYC files with the relevant parties when needed such as Auditor, AIFM, Depositary, Compliance, Management. You will do AML screening, filing and scanning of the KYC documentation as well as receive, investigate and answer emails/ queries from internal and external parties in a timely manner.

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. 

We are looking for a new Financial Accountant to join our team. The role will be incredibly varied, from taking ownership of the month-end close (and associated reporting) from start to finish, to assisting with several different projects and helping the team to become fit for the future. This individual will be expected to demonstrate strong technical knowledge and be adaptable and proactive in their work approach to assist with the wider projects and deliverables of the team.

As a financial accountant, you will play a key part in ensuring that our monthly and other reporting deadlines are met. This will involve completing the detailed month-end postings, balance sheet recs, bank recs, and so forth. This individual would be expected to be the main contact for the year-end audit process, alongside assisting with the other reporting requirements which we have.

We are looking for someone with a hand on and can-do attitude. This will be key to ensuring that we can make the finance team fit for the future. The projects and ad-hoc work to which the team have exposure are significant and varied. For example, we are currently in the process of applying for a license for a new regulated entity in Ireland, we are integrating new acquisitions into the cluster, migrating to new systems, and often assisting with business partnering on a range of different matters.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation and control of monthly management information;
• Preparation of annual financial statements and management of the year end audit process;
• Assisting with the preparation of regulatory returns;
• Preparation of VAT, Corporate Tax and any other relevant regulatory returns;
• Driving the integration of a newly acquired Group into the IQ-EQ Group;
• Assisting the Finance team with integrations of new acquisitions;
• Driving process improvement and efficiencies across all of the finance activities;
• Liaising with various stakeholders both internally and externally;
• Assisting and taking the lead of various projects work as and when 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.

The creation of Asset Owner Solutions stems from many years of servicing Multi-Asset, fund of fund clients. Clients have been requesting solutions that provide full transparency on their portfolios, including fundamentally Private Equity Funds and equities & Bonds. Investors need to know the finer details of their total portfolios. They require to “drill down” into their underlying assets and sub-portfolios.

Investor solutions, in addition to providing Investment Accounting services to the Private Markets Fund of Fund clients, is leveraging state-of-the-art technology (“Cosmos”) alongside the technical expertise in delivering dynamic and transparent reporting solutions to the community.

Responsibilities

• Monthly delivery of pre-agreed performance reporting for various clients’ portfolios
• Preparation and review of investment parameters reporting
• Provision of ad-hoc analysis of performance/quantitative reporting
• Resolution of performance-related queries and the main point of contact for clients from a performance analysis perspective
• Implementation of change requests, including project work in new client onboardings
• Participation in workshops and requirements gathering sessions with clients, documenting those relevant to performance reporting and taking action with the broader team on delivering these reports and dashboard visuals
• Continuous review of the processes and procedures and taking initiatives to improve the control environment of the reports delivered to the clients and identifying ways to improve the efficiency of the department
• Liaise daily with IS colleagues based in London & overseas, attending conference calls and advising on proposed performance analytics and any additional project work
• Playing an integral role in the development and implementation of new investor reporting solutions, including participation in the testing & design environments
• Documentation of project tasks and group work and assigning these to relevant parties with required supporting communications
• Proactive in documenting procedures and policies as part of new client take-on to enhance resilience

As part of our Depositary Services team who are responsible for our Private Equity and Real Estate Fund clients; you'll build strong customer relationships with existing and new clients, external providers to gain an insight into their needs and ensure we deliver customer-centric solutions. 

Drawing on your existing experience you will be responsible for safeguarding and verifying the ownership of their assets and monitor the performance of cash flow activities, to include the oversight checks and control of valuations.

Compliance and regulations has never been more complex; you’ll need to ensure we comply with the AIFMD requirements and keep up to date with legislation, professional standards and regulatory changes affecting the Luxembourg domiciled funds, safeguarding us from potential risks.

You’ll need to be thorough in all you do, using your own judgment to highlight and report complaints, operational risks, suspicions in accordance with our local procedures. 

Together we find solutions and make things happen but to do this we want you to contribute; looking for ways to help us get better at what we do in the most efficient and effective way.

Knowing how to build effective relationships with your immediate colleagues and other team members within the wider business. Having open dialogue, working collaboratively and instilling trust, through honesty integrity and sincerity will be an essential requirement for this role.  

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

• Understand applicable Acts, Regulations, Notices, Circulars, and Guidelines to address client’s queries
• Tracking of work items and monthly calls
• Drafting of compliance checklists and reports
• Drafting of meeting minutes
• Maintenance of compliance registers
• Drafting of onboarding pack
• Drafting and review of compliance documents
• Assist with routine and ad-hoc administrative tasks

Skills Set

• Highly discreet, organized, and meticulous
• Professional conduct and handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality
• Neat, and tidy
• Team player

Responsibilities:

• This position is primarily responsible in identifying and delivering NetSuite training needs for the business.
• Work with the Global Training Team in creating a training roadmap for NetSuite users across all departments.
• Build training materials, user guides and training videos to be published in company’s official training site.
• Work with ERP Team in resolving NetSuite requests and issues in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide on-going support to optimize user adoption and NetSuite configuration.
• Identify business requirements, functional design, prototyping in sandbox, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), testing, training, defining support for the NetSuite system.
• Provide NetSuite consulting expertise utilizing industry experience, business analysis, best practices and logic to facilitate requirements.
• Build, develop and test detailed functional designs for business solution components and prototypes.
• Support other departments as required.
• Undertake any additional reasonable tasks as deemed necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Work with ERP Team in resolving NetSuite requests and issues in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide on-going support to optimize user adoption and NetSuite configuration.
• Identify business requirements, functional design, prototyping in sandbox, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), testing, training, defining support for the NetSuite system.
• Provide NetSuite consulting expertise utilizing industry experience, business analysis, best practices and logic to facilitate requirements.
• Build, develop and test detailed functional designs for business solution components and prototypes.
• Support other departments as required.
• Undertake any additional reasonable tasks as deemed necessary.

Responsibilities:

TASKS / DUTIES

• Work with ERP Team in resolving NetSuite requests and issues in a timely manner.
• Provide NetSuite developer expertise utilizing industry experience, business analysis, best practices and logic to facilitate business requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues with scripted solutions and provide on-going support to optimize user adoption and NetSuite configuration.
• Identify business requirements, functional design, prototyping in sandbox, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), testing, training, defining support within the NetSuite system.
• Conceptualize, develop and test detailed designs for business solution components and prototypes within the NetSuite system.
• Undertake any additional reasonable tasks as deemed necessary.
• Support other departments as required.

1. Cash Receipts –
o Record deposits daily: download daily bank activity for all six business entities (IQEQ Fund Services, IQEQ Technology Services, IQEQ Tax Services, Blue River Technologies, Greyline Partners, and IQEQ Outsource Services) and input into accounting software (currently QuickBooks).
o Run Bill.com sync with QuickBooks.
o Run sync with Connect Booster.
o Reconcile daily bank balances for all six business entities to ensure all deposits are recorded.
o Record payments received on AR sheet.
o Sync payments to ConnectWise daily upon completion of bank reconciliation.

2. Accounts Payable –
o Record new invoices received in Payables spreadsheet.
o Input invoices into Bill.com and ensure the correct approver is selected.
o Save invoices copies to corresponding vendor folders.

3. Ad hoc accounting projects, including month end accounting close task assistance.

You will build strong customer relationships with existing and new clients, gaining insight into their needs and delivering customer-centric solutions.  

Drawing on your existing experience you will be responsible for the AML/KYC preparation, analysis and set-up of the investors’ files eg. Individual, Company, Trust, Foundation, Regulated entity.

Following our policies and procedures is a must; meeting our regulatory obligations is essential but there will be times when you need to use your own judgment to highlight any significant finds and put forward any recommendations to help us find an appropriate solution.

Balancing your day with different priorities and working closely with your colleagues to on-board our new clients is essential. Uou will follow-up of the KYC files with the relevant parties when needed such as Auditor, AIFM, Depositary, Compliance, Management. You will do AML screening, filing and scanning of the KYC documentation as well as receive, investigate and answer emails/ queries from internal and external parties in a timely manner.

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)

The successful incumbent will represent the first line of defense, with a focus on providing quality periodic review work on both clients and investors, supporting the Asia Pacific Team. The tasks will be completed in accordance with internal AML/CFT policies and procedures, as well as international and domestic AML/CFT regulations and guidelines. This role will be to support the Fund Administration and Corporate Services segments.

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

Periodic Review

• Perform AML/KYC periodic reviews and drive remediation efforts on existing clients to ensure all gaps are closed and in accordance with applicable regulations.
• To support team members in conducting screening, review of due diligence documents including source of funds & wealth, and risk assessments within established timelines.
• To ensure KYC documents are up to date and properly recorded/refreshed.
• To provide independent recommendations to mitigate the identified risks across the existing client book where necessary, and/or be responsible for escalating the findings to the necessary stakeholders.
• To assist the wider cluster teams with managing client data and trackers to see through the completion of full client KYC lifecycles.
• To perform management reporting on key statistics and status updates in an efficient manner.
• To support wider department initiatives in terms of policy and system application.
• Be the point of contact for clients to collect due diligence documents in relation to periodic reviews and provide timely responses to the same.
• To act as a resource to the other departments and stakeholders where required.

Other

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

  Key competencies for position and level

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Organised and meticulous when handling large volumes of data and workstreams
• Results oriented and ability to multitask and manage high volumes of priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Resourceful with good verbal and written communication skills

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  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:

• Taking Ownership
• Resilience
• Positivity
• Proactivity

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  

• To provide and ensure the timely and high quality service and deliverables to the cluster clients for funds and/or corporate clients allocated to you on a regular basis.  

• Concentrates on delivering consistent results by focusing mainly on preparation of core processes, low complex ad hoc work and minimal client requirements.  Performs self-review of core processes to demonstrate self-awareness in gaining productive insights into professional and personal strengths and weaknesses.  

• This entails assisting in all reporting requirements, such as but not limited to financial statements, working papers/ management accounts, partner statements and ad-hoc client deliverables.  

• To assist in various accounting and administration processes and conduct all work in accordance with IQ-EQ Philippines Inc.'s policies and procedures.  

Core Responsibilities   

• Responsible for the preparation of Financial Statements with Disclosures and other ad-hoc service requests for funds and/or corporate clients.  

• To ensure all deliverables are timely and accurate   

• Acquiring knowledge of designated clients' requirements and deliverables.  

• Ensure compliance by following procedures and checklists following SSAE and other similar statutory requirements  

• Proactively seeks adequate training, feedback and support in both technical and non-technical aspects of the role  

Tasks & Duties  

Cluster Client Delivery  

• Acquires knowledge and understanding of the clients’ agreements, Scope of Work (SOW), SLA’s and other necessary information needed to prepare deliverables.  

• Ensures complete information, data, supporting documents, etc. are received for the preparation of the needed requirements.  To acknowledge or to escalate the completeness of the information, data, supporting documents, etc. to the Senior Accountant.  

• Delivers consistent and quality information within the agreed timeframes.  

• Prepare, complete, and ensure the quality of the assigned clients’ deliverables within the agreed timelines.  

• To be knowledgeable with the components of the reports generated by the appropriate platform/s.  

• To be able to review outputs and all other deliverables prepared.   

• To address review comments.  

• Takes ownership, prepares and replies to cluster/Client/Investor’s queries within 24 hours.  

• Escalates any job-related issues and concerns to the appropriate authorities in a timely manner.  

• Provides support to the rest of the team and other teams, as needed.  

Workflow Management  

• Ensures timesheets are completed daily and accurately filed for all hours worked knowledge and understanding of the clients’ agreements,   

• Sets up, monitors, updates and closes all deliverables via the workflow planner  

Systems  

• Understands and uses best practice on accounting platform/s.  

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

Risks  

• Ensures relevant procedures, checklists and SSAE requirements are adhered to and completed to mitigate errors.   

• Reports any breaches, complaints or errors to appropriate authorities in a timely manner.  

• Assists in the preparation of error reports, identifies the areas of operational risk and participates in proposing appropriate remedial actions within 24 hours of identifying the error.  

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.  

• Escalates any other work-related issues and concerns to the appropriate authorities in a timely manner. 

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: 

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. 

• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm 

• Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations 

• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences 

• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions 

• Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels 

• Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals 

• Manages Conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise 

• Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people 

• Organizational Savvy - Manoeuvring comfortably through complex policy, process and people-related organisational dynamics 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Executive Assistant is a key administrative professional who supports the Head of Global Client Delivery – Philippines and will be the point of first contact for executives, managing their schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence.

As an indispensable asset to executives, they help maintain operational efficiencies, coordinate logistics, and facilitate communication across different departments.

This role demands high professionalism and flexibility, as Executive Assistants will interact with internal and external stakeholders, including other employees, clients, and partners. while maintaining the confidentiality of high-level systems and operations

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for the executive team.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, summaries, and minutes to ensure effective communication and follow-up.
• Assist with project management tasks, such as tracking deadlines, coordinating resources, and monitoring progress.
• Conduct research and collect/analyze data to support decision-making and provide valuable insights.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents as needed, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
• Maintain databases and records, ensuring they are comprehensive, up-to-date, and easily accessible.
• Manage and prioritize daily workload, effectively balancing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity.
• Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering calls, responding to emails, and organizing files.
• Troubleshoot and resolve office-related issues to maintain a smooth workflow and productivity.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and enhancing the overall experience.
• Foster a sense of teamwork and collaboration by promoting open communication and supporting the executive team's needs.

Job Summary: 

You will be responsible for managing the performance of the delivery staff in such a way that quality, productivity, billing/FTE, cost of delivery performs best in class for the sector managed. 

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

Take lead and sponsor group and local initiatives that promote employee engagement and efficiency. 

Drawing on your existing extensive experience you will create and maintain a positive and professional environment that motivates team members to learn and develop thru regular, frequent, and transparent communication. 

Responsibilities (how we will measure success) 

• Have a strategic view of business requirements.  

• Drive transformational changes were required to achieve Front Office/Client specific requirements.  

• Manage local delivery team, business performance management, and productivity. 

• Work with remote teams / other offices to deliver client and internal requirements. 

• Warrant appropriate atmosphere, culture in the office. 

• Reporting to the Country MD and functional relationship with finance, compliance, and sales. 

• Deadlines and client milestones are met at all times. 

• Responsible for the quality control in the entire delivery function on the basis of quality assurance standards set by the functions, internal audit, and compliance. 

• Ensure that the functions’ knowledge sharing task, as well as the standards for methodology and boilerplates, are implemented and sustained. 

• Actively participate in account management teams to drive quality deliverables of large clients. Ensure that resource capacity and demand in quantity and skills are matched. This is both real-time and forward-looking for recruitment purposes. 

What does the Senior Data & Analytics BI Development Specialist opportunity look like for you?

You will play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of interactive client, investor and operational team facing dashboards using Tableau, Power BI and other visual analytics tools. You will work closely with clients and senior stakeholders to capture their BI requirements, conduct data analysis using SQL, Python (or other open-source languages), and visualise the insights in an impactful manner.

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

• Engaging with external clients, vendors, project reps, internal stakeholders from operations as well as client services teams to understand their analytics and dashboard requirements and interpret them into technical specifications
• Creating and maintaining high-level database and model architecture of the BI solution recommending best practice
• Conducting in-depth exploratory data analysis and define business critical features
• Working with key teams within Group Technology to get appropriate access and infrastructure setup to develop advanced visualisations (BI dashboards)
• Creating and optimize SQL Server stored procedures, views, queries as well as queries from multiple data sources to efficiently and effectively retrieve data from databases, employing the fundamentals of dimensional data modelling
• Designing and creating advanced and robust Data Solutions to develop best practice data warehouse solutions that support business analytics asks
• Creating, maintaining and document the different analytics solution processes created per project worked on
• Resolving IT and Data Issues. When database issues arise or support requests come in through Azure DevOps or the help desk, BI Developers are expected to work to resolve these problems. This requires a good understanding of legacy solutions and issues.
• Ensuring updates to Azure DevOps items, help desk tickets and work in progress are well communicated and escalations regarding the support being provided is kept to a minimum

The Business Process Engineer should support the innovation in the operations processes by understanding emerging technologies, spotting for opportunities on how it can solve existing business challenges, and execute development / engineering to realize said opportunities.

Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

• Business Requirements Analysis
  • Have a good orientation of the processes involved and spot for opportunities where technology can be leveraged
  • Elicit business requirements and validate understanding to align with business needs
  • Develop the needed documentation to express these requirements

• Solution Engineering and Delivery
  • Recommend technology or process improvement solution candidates to solve an identified business problem
  • Participate in technical solutioning and design for low to mid-complex use cases, taking into consideration the available tooling, busines requirements, urgency, and other provisions for future and unexpressed requirements. Align with senior BPEs on implementation consideration for complex use cases.
  • Develop, and/or configure solution platforms (automation, low-code / no-code technology, dashboards, etc.) in place to deliver benefits to the organisation
  • Perform Quality Assurance on solution components developed
  • Support deployment of solutions to development, test, and production environments
  • Liase with different stakeholder groups to ensure that the solutions will be deployed correctly, other risks are considered, and have mitigations in place
  • Develop and maintain the necessary documentation for the solutions deployed
  • Support technology implementation of both in-house and/or external projects

• R&D & Technology Thought Leadership
  • Keep oneself up to date by researching emerging platforms to identify possible opportunities where it can be applied
  • Participate on retrospective review sessions, execute possible refactoring activities
  • Ensure continuous update on already deployed technologies and explore new features that could be taken advantage of when applicable
  • Support technology awareness campaigns, facilitation of related training, and ideation sessions through design thinking
  • Participate on other analysis / insighting activities aimed at continuous improvement

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

Responsibilities

The Senior Application Developer is responsible for developing, documenting, and supporting internal and client dashboard (standard and complex) using industry standard tools within company’s system. Follow definition of done and process around Azure DevOps. Explore and learn other relevant programming language and application. Interaction with the end user to establish report requirements will be necessary.

Tasks

• Develop, maintain, and perform unit testing of internal reports and Cosmos dashboard (standard and complex).
• Define, execute, and interpret SQL/Snowflake queries. If needed, update data source query based on the client’s requirement.
• Create a conceptual representation of the data in SQL and Snowflake that is useful to Cosmos. Define the structure, relationship, and constraints of data understanding how data should be organized and used in a meaningful way.
• Transfer of pilot data onto portfolio monitoring platform for prospective client demonstrations, identifying the visuals based on the type of data set.
• Follow Definition of Done and process around Azure DevOps.
• Log time entries in NetSuite for BAU, change request, and other development activities.
• Perform Cosmos internal testing to ensure quality and compliance with the wireframe and mapping file.
• Review and create documentation for the onboarding client dashboard.
• Optimize workbook to ensure that best practices are being followed to maintain the performance speed of Cosmos.
• Communicate project status updates and recommendations to project manager, delivery solutions, and application development manager.
• Support client, internal, and BAU request/s.
• Build or maintain flow in Tableau Prep to upload data to SQL Server and Snowflake.
• Collaborate with Delivery Solutions team to understand requirements and translate then into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Develop demo dashboard, as and when needed.
• Implement new features to existing client dashboard, as and when needed.
• Identify new dashboard features, seek improvement and efficiencies in existing client workbook and process.
• Perform functional, regression, compatibility, performance, and/or security testing when application upgrades to newer version.
• Document any defects or issues found during testing and communicate them to the wider team.
• Lead/support/attend client meeting to understand detailed project requirements, understand business problems and provide recommendation.
• Create and/or maintain internal automation tool.
• Conduct demo and/or Cosmos admin training.
• Provide backup and buddy system to other developer.

The Funds Application Analyst is responsible for developing, documenting and supporting standard and custom reports within the company’s systems for both internal and external clients. The role includes administration of systems, access, processes and controls.  Relationship building with client services using the applications will be essential, as will understanding pain points and devising solutions, ultimately leading to a deep technical knowledge of the platforms used and input into development roadmap and driving best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyse and document requirements and business processes related to reports
• Ascertain requirements and work towards end goals for reporting and projects in an efficient and accurate way.
• Review and document functional design of reports
• Ensure / follow control and process around business requests
• Actively participate in team efforts on report design and review, across global locations
• Ensure that gaps / enhancements are identified, reported and documented
• Collaborate within the Funds Product Team to achieve a high-quality service across the application suite, based on client’s needs
• Seek improvements and efficiencies for business requirements
• Quickly learn and understand client and internal needs

Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

The successful incumbent will represent the first line of defense, with a focus on providing quality periodic review work on both clients and investors, supporting the Asia Pacific Team. The tasks will be completed in accordance with internal AML/CFT policies and procedures, as well as international and domestic AML/CFT regulations and guidelines. This role will be to support the Fund Administration and Corporate Services segments.

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

Periodic Review

• Perform AML/KYC periodic reviews and drive remediation efforts on existing clients to ensure all gaps are closed and in accordance with applicable regulations.
• To support team members in conducting screening, review of due diligence documents including source of funds & wealth, and risk assessments within established timelines.
• To ensure KYC documents are up to date and properly recorded/refreshed.
• To provide independent recommendations to mitigate the identified risks across the existing client book where necessary, and/or be responsible for escalating the findings to the necessary stakeholders.
• To assist the wider cluster teams with managing client data and trackers to see through the completion of full client KYC lifecycles.
• To perform management reporting on key statistics and status updates in an efficient manner.
• To support wider department initiatives in terms of policy and system application.
• Be the point of contact for clients to collect due diligence documents in relation to periodic reviews and provide timely responses to the same.
• To act as a resource to the other departments and stakeholders where required.

Other

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

  Key competencies for position and level

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Organised and meticulous when handling large volumes of data and workstreams
• Results oriented and ability to multitask and manage high volumes of priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Resourceful with good verbal and written communication skills

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  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:

• Taking Ownership
• Resilience
• Positivity
• Proactivity

Responsibilities

• Understand applicable Acts, Regulations, Notices, Circulars, and Guidelines to address client’s queries
• Tracking of work items and monthly calls
• Drafting of compliance checklists and reports
• Drafting of meeting minutes
• Maintenance of compliance registers
• Drafting of onboarding pack
• Drafting and review of compliance documents
• Assist with routine and ad-hoc administrative tasks

Skills Set

• Highly discreet, organized, and meticulous
• Professional conduct and handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality
• Neat, and tidy
• Team player