Key Responsibilities
Operational and Head of Accounting (Valuations) responsibilities
1. Act as Head of Fund Administration in Ireland for Ogier Global's fund administration business, responsible for development of the fund administration business in Ireland and oversee the European hub/centre of excellence to service other affiliates and funds domiciled in multiple jurisdictions
2. Act as Head of Accounting (Valuations) and discharge the regulatory functions associated with the role
3. Responsible for providing strategic departmental leadership and maintaining, managing, and overseeing all aspects of the Fund Accounting (“FA”) strategies for the fund administration business executed out of Ireland
4. Be ultimately responsible for the timeliness and accuracy on all Fund Administration service matters carried out in Ireland
5. Partner with Risk and Compliance in ensuring all regulatory queries, returns and deliverables are made in a timely and accurate manner
6. Manage excellent financial health of the service line, staff resources, time recording, billing and collection
7. Regular review of changing market requirements, regulation and service levels, and implement changes to strategy, accordingly, contribute to global product/market development and group strategy
8. Develop, implement and monitor robust control framework, policies and procedures for all elements of the Irish Fund Administration team. Ensure these policies and procedures are compliant with the required regulations
9. Build out and mentor the Irish Fund Administration team by supporting training and development of junior members of staff
10. Develop strong relationships with all relevant Partners and Ogier Global directors
11. Support the identification and implementation of technology to underpin delivery of the 'Ogier standard' of client service to ensure forward-looking roadmaps align to group strategy, client needs and growth of the business
12. Drive an 'Ogier Best Way' ethos across the support team through rigorous process analysis to drive alignment and consistency
Business development and sales responsibilities
13. Lead the growth of the service line in the region
14. Undertake business development trips and meetings to generate new business in Europe/UK, both individually and in coordination with the Ogier Partners / Directors
15. For any sales / quote meetings, be comfortable to pitch and represent all service lines (including Investor Services) and lead negotiation of fees across multiple service lines to ensure we increase the likelihood of winning clients and maximise revenue/profits
16. Continual Irish market review to identify potential new service offerings/jurisdictions and working with the relevant service line heads to implement
17. Work closely with the other Department Heads to expand and cross sell the wider OGL offering
Client and Investor relationship management responsibilities
18. Develop and manage end to end fund administration function in Ireland ensuring the target operating model is fully deployable in Ireland and delivers seamless and optimal service development, delivering sustainable and focused growth
19. Ensure thorough and robust AML/CTF frameworks are in place, ensuring a strong AML culture is prevalent in the business working with Compliance, Risk and Regulatory Operations teams
20. Work in tandem with all service lines to ensure high levels of current and future service, client satisfaction and a reference-able client base
21. Be the escalation point for all operational issues and requirements including service delivery, service review meetings and account opening in Ireland
22. Capture, advocate and drive service improvement opportunities and prioritise change management agendas across the service line.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
23. Minimum of 10 years relevant fund administration for Alternative Funds
24. Bachelor or University degree in accounting, finance or equivalent
25. Qualified Accountant (ACCA qualified)
26. Preferably and is currently or has previously been approved by the CBI as PCF-34 or demonstrable sufficient experience to obtain the approval
27. Be extremely knowledgeable of the fund administration industry, including relevant regulatory obligations
28. Previous experience with Private market funds (PE, RE, VC and Private Credit) would be helpful
29. Proven track record of new business generation, managing investor relations in alternative funds for regulated and non-regulated vehicles
30. Experience in Investran an advantage
31. Solid analytical skills and ability to understand and resolve complex problems
32. Commitment to high standards of client service based on understanding needs and delivering solutions
33. Excellent management and influencing skills. A role model and team player
34. Strong attention to detail. Must be committed and driven to achieving excellence for yourself, the client and the team