Fund Administrator

About the job

Trident Trust is a leading independent provider of corporate, trust and fund services to the financial services sector worldwide, employing over 1,100 staff across a global footprint that spans Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East. Client focused and service oriented, we only employ individuals who are professionally minded, committed and able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

The Role

Fund Administrator (Private Equity)

The role will be responsible for handling day-to-day fund administration duties such as organising meetings, drafting minutes and resolutions, and preparing payment instructions for companies. The administrator will work under the supervision of the team leader and/or senior fund administrator.

Reporting Line

Fund Services, Manager / Head of Fund Services

Duties

• Be responsible for and take ownership of a portfolio of clients
• Ensure all transactions relating to clients’ affairs are executed timely and efficiently
• Conduct closings for closed-end funds and/or admittance of investors, employing customer due diligence
• Prepare capital calls and drawdown notices, and conduct the requisite corporate actions for approval
• Ensure all statutory registers are maintained and up to date
• Prepare written resolutions for the approval of transactions (including investments, restructuring,disposal of investments, etc.)
• Prepare board packs, including arranging and attending board meetings
• Prepare payment instructions in line with internal bank transfer validation processes
• Assist the fund accounting team with audits of financial statements and sign off on them
• Deal with regulators and service providers, including FSC, banks, auditors, etc.
• Attend to client queries in a timely manner, and escalate proactively for any client issues
• Provide timely updates of client database system per internal procedures
• Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering procedures including KYC
• Accurately record all time spent
• Review client invoices as part of the billing process
• Ensure that all statutory fillings under company secretarial duties are made within prescribed deadlines
• Ensure compliance with internal systems, procedures and processes
• Maintain proper and complete client files and records
• Maintain a high standard of customer service at all times
• Maintain good relationships with team members
• Any other ad hoc administrative functions as may be assigned by the head of the department

Skills and Knowledge

• Applicants should have, as a minimum, a degree in a relevant field or be partly ACCA/ICSA qualified
• A minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience in the global business sector or a related field
• Sound knowledge of legal and regulatory framework
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work under tight reporting deadlines
• Proactive, motivated and flexible team player
• Well versed in Microsoft Office tools

Remuneration

An attractive compensation package will be based upon the successful candidate’s relevant experience and overall suitability of the position.

How to Apply

Applications, which will be treated in the strictest of confidence, should include a full C.V. Please submit to:

• Title: Hiring Manager
• Office: Trident Trust Mauritius
• Tel: +230 460 7890
• Email: [email protected]