Custodian Services Assistant - Northern Suburbs (Cape) at Curo Funds Service

Role purpose:

• The successful candidate will also be required to manage the daily tasks and deliverables of the team. The incumbent must be a subject matter expert who will act as the first point of escalation for query resolution. He/she must be cautious decision maker due to the need for perfection and getting things done and done right.

Specific duties

• KYC and Recertification process for Curo
• Facilitate Meetings for new accounts and Custodians
• Mandate letter to authorise that Curo can instruct on new accounts.
• Maintain CSDP issues log for all Custodians for Global annual Surveys and Meetings
• Set up and facilitate meetings/ training with Custodians
• Set up and facilitate meetings between Curo and the Custodian when queries are escalated
• Complete the Global Custody survey on behalf of Curo and their clients
• Attend Ad hoc due diligence visits with the clients if requested
• Support projects/Change Team with any CSDP requirements
• Log changes for any Custodian Changes/ Manage custodian changes
• Facilitate any training sessions between Curo and the Custodians when required
• Provide the Curo Authorised signatory List annually for all teams
• Provide Addendums on behalf of Curo if there are changes to the structure in the business.
• Update and Obtain CSDP contact list for OPS
•  Communicate relevant Custodian information to the business.

Competencies: Experience, Skills and Behavioural Attributes

• Team player with the ability to lead, motivate and develop those around them
• Good communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, special attention to high risk areas/issues
• Ability to prioritize, works effectively and must be organized
• The ability to set and maintain high work standards and achieve goals
• High level of integrity and client focused
• High attention to detail.
• Evaluate situations, calculate and reduce risks
• Questioning situations
• Search out errors, rectify omissions, perfect systems and procedures
• Justify and defend correctness
• Good numerical skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Self-driven and motivated.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Ability to use initiative, take ownership and to question from base principles.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• End-to-End knowledge and experience of the Curo operations cycle preferable.
• Exposure to systems control or audit articles advantageous.
• Knowledge expert.
• Ability to work together with Team leader

Requirements

Education

• B.Com or Equivalent qualification
• Up to 5 years’ experience in an investment administration role
• Client facing experience will be an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• End-to-End HiPortfolio knowledge.