Junior Associate Director, Portfolio Operations

MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more. Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution. To learn more, visit us at www.mufg-investorservices.com.

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This is a vital role in ensuring MFS can deliver on its internal SLA agreements and deliverables as agreed with Client Delivery teams for the cash reconciliations and other live cash services for a range of low to complex Private Equity Investment funds. The Junior Associate will manage their time effectively to nurture training and oversight of deliverables from junior staff, as well as review necessary work. They will also need to be involved with daily tasks and other BAU as dictated by the SLAs and deliverables.

The candidate will have a strong understanding of the structures and types of products within a private investment fund as well as strong accounting knowledge for the double entry and booking of transactions through the accounting system. Ideally the candidate will be a self-starter and also look to become involved in improvement projects for the team such as automation and technology.

For this role you may be tasked with reviewing the work of an Associate, ensuring tasks are completed and issues appropriately investigated. A Junior Associate Director will likely be the lead for multiple client collection accounts belonging to a Client Delivery team as well as having the ability to assist across other workstreams where necessary for coverage. The candidate would also be responsible for knowledge transfer and training to new joiners.

• Ensure client transaction processing is complete, booked correctly & back up evidence is accurate.

• Review reconciliations prepared by other members of the team where necessary to maintain flow of workloads and coverage across the wider team.

• Operate and oversee in-house reconciliation technology as well as being involved in internal discussions for improvements and automations. 

• Ensure to engage in suggesting ideas and efficiency improvements to the process framework.

• Liaise with other Investor and Client delivery teams within MFS in other locations.  

• Ensure accuracy at all times and ensure SLA deadlines are met and strictly adhered to. 

• Support the new account migration processes.

• Involvement in projects and managing change.

• Oversight of reconciliation and data transmission technology.

• Escalate issues appropriately as and when needed.

Education Requirements

• University degree in Computer Science, Math, Business Studies, Economics, Finance, Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Work Experience

• Candidates will require at least 2 years’ experience within investor services, private equity or asset management sectors.

What’s in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?  

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MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.