Associate Senior 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

Associate Senior 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 the lead contact for a portfolio of clients, under purview of Senior Fund Administrator and/or Team Leader
• Ensure all transactions relating to clients’ affairs are executed timely and efficiently
• Assist in set up of closed-end funds structured as companies / limited partnerships, CIS Managers and GBL / AC SPV’s
• Closing for closed-end funds / admittance of investors and undertaking customer due diligence
• Prepare / review of capital calls / drawdown notices and conduct the requisite corporate actions for approval.
• Ensure all statutory registers are maintained are up to date
• Prepare/ review written resolutions for the approval of transactions (including investments / restructuring / disposal of investment etc.)
• Prepare / review Board packs including arranging and attending Board meetings
• Prepare / review payment instructions in line with internal bank transfer validation process
• Assist the Fund accounting team on audits of financial statements and signoff of same
• Deal with regulators/service providers including FSC, banks, auditors, etc.
• Co-ordinate and resolve all fund-related issues, under guidance of Team Leader/Manager, as required, including attending to client queries in a timely manner
• Maintain a high standard of customer service at all times
• Proactively resolve clients matters and escalating as required
• Build and maintain good relationship with team members
• Coaching, supervision and review of client work of assigned Fund Administrators
• Maintaining proper and complete client files /records
• Timely update of client database system as per internal procedures
• Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering procedures including KYC
• Recording all time spent accurately to facilitate invoicing and internal reporting
• Review of client invoices as part of the billing process
• Ensure that that all statutory fillings under company secretarial duties are made within the prescribed deadline
• Ensure compliance with internal systems, procedures and processes

Skills and Knowledge

• Applicants should have at least a degree in the relevant field or be partly or fully ACCA / ICSA qualified
• At least 3-5 years of experience in the Global Business sector
• Sound knowledge of legal & regulatory framework
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work under tight reporting deadlines
• Proactive, motivated, team player and flexible
• 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]