Description
About Citco:
The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.
About the Team & Business Line:
Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.
ResponsibilitiesSupporting Reconciliations
Collectively, the Counterparty Management team is responsible for ensuring that data/file / statements delivery is established and is flowing as expected when new interfaces are implemented or new clients go live.
Based on requests from Internal Operations and Integration Staff, manage onboarding onto the reconciliation tools.
Work collaboratively to establish expected delivery dates, and effectively manage expectations with internal operations staff.
Work collaboratively with the Data Management team to effectively hand off data files and statements that require monitoring for all reconciliation tools. This should include transferring knowledge of all auxiliary processes that require monitoring to ensure data successfully interfaces to the reconciliation tools e.g. replication.
Escalation point for all reconciliation issues where data content discrepancies are encountered. Assist when external interaction is necessary.
Ensure that any reconciliation or broker data issues that are raised are addressed timely.
ETL/Data Mapping/Data Analysis
Core duties include mapping externally provided files into the Normalized Data Container (NDC) and the Xceptor ETL tool
SQL knowledge is required (this can be learned) in order to create logic to translate broker-specific files into the normalized values required in the Normalized Data Container.
Ensure client data is flowing as expected when new interfaces are implemented and new broker feeds are added.
Analyze files and validate that all product/ asset class specific data is being provided.
Interpret business logic to define and translate data mappings; QA test and validate output using a suite of mapping tools and downstream target applications.
Ensure successful delivery and customer satisfaction as well as management of service expectations including work products, timing, and value to be delivered.
Create, maintain and enhance a repeatable process to ensure a quality experience for each client of Citco.
Working with Counterparties
Liaise with counterparties where data (on files or statements) delivered is not accurate or incomplete. Where necessary undertaking small mapping tweaks to address reconciliation data issues.
Proactively work with counterparties to obtain new files / statements according to new Industry standard and/or internal requirements.
Liaise with counterparties on delivering (on files or statements) data as early as possible.
Tools
Point person for testing development items for reconciliation tools after IT signoff for production release.
Participate in POCs to evaluate improvements to reconciliation tools
Broker Trading Accruals Automation and Support
Managing onboarding of clients to broker trading accruals application (DPA) and related ongoing support work, ensuring you are working collaboratively with internal fund accounting staff, effectively managing expectations
Following best practice on DPA admin and support efforts, guiding analysts on the team.
Liaising with your mgrs. to offer ideas on improvements to the tool and to the overall process
Work with Dev team to ensure technology updates are applied correctly – QA testing.
QualificationsAbout You:
Degree qualified in an IT/Business related discipline
Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, economics, computer science, or relevant field;
Business Analyst experience is desired.
Ideal candidate has a strong understanding of financial products and strategies that a hedge fund might use.
Must possess excellent communication skills.
Good problem solving skills. Candidates are required to research problems reported by operations teams to determine if an actual problem exists or if additional training is required. When actual problem exists, they need to recommend a workaround until an actual fix to the problem is implemented.
Ability to explain technical concepts to users in terms that can be easily understood.
Experience working with data files is a must.
General knowledge of databases or experience using SQL Server (T-SQL) and/or Oracle is desired.
Data Analytics knowledge a preference
Hedge fund operations experience, preferably with cash reconciliation;
Financial product knowledge, Domestic, Global and OTC security markets, Fixed Income and derivative product knowledge.
Our Benefits
Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.
We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.
Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.