Manager – Delegate Oversight

Summary: The Manager - Delegate Oversight will assist the Director - Delegate Oversight in the management of ongoing and large-scale operational risk deliverables within the Waystone Management Company business, covering both AIFM and UCITS Management Company responsibilities. The role will oversee a range of delegates of Waystone, will ensure the ongoing regulatory compliance for all these delegates and work in a supportive role within the team for existing, new, and potential mandates (supporting the broader European operations). It will involve collaborating with external parties to ensure that ongoing risk monitoring and compliance requirements are being adhered to.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Decision Making & Judgment

· Assist with the design and implementation of internal and operating controls (especially in relation to delegate monitoring and reporting).

· Provide advice, guidance, and support across the business to identify, assess, manage, and measure operational risks in accordance with the relevant regulatory policies.

· Consult with the various internal teams, covering Operations, Compliance, Relationship Management/Onboarding and Risk teams to evaluate the operational risks of each delegate.

· Evaluate the operational risk involved in each situation with each delegate and mitigate unacceptable risk levels appropriately.

Curiosity & Learning

· Keep abreast of all regulatory changes.

· Actively question methods and processes with the key to making the team more effective and efficient.

· Aspire to be the technical expert in UCITS, AIFMD & funds, especially with respect to operational risk management.

· Actively organize and participate in meetings, prepare, and lead training sessions and attend technical training.

Enthusiastic Teamwork

· Engage relevant business unit managers and staff with the view to identify technology challenges, inefficiencies, and solutions.

· Able/willing to take on additional duties as and when required.

· Assist colleagues when capacity permits with ad hoc projects.

· Foster positive team environment and ensure open communication.

Courageous Leadership

· Actively organize, lead, and participate in team projects.

· Share key learning and knowledge lessons at team meetings.

· Assist in training and development of staff members.

Self-Responsibility

· Write specifications for product development.

· Develop and maintain detailed knowledge of Waystone operations and the regulatory implications thereof.

Selfless Customer Service

· Establish standards of service for all internal and external customers and lead quality of service.

· Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of policies and procedural manuals that contribute to the efficiency of the department while also ensuring timely and accurate delivery of service and regulatory compliance.

· Ensure all regulatory and compliance requirements are met for all delegates.

· Work closely on a regular basis with delegates to ensure the frequency and quality of reports is sufficient for regulatory compliance and to ensure that all onsite visits are completed, reviewed, and documented.

Education:

An internationally recognised professional degree/qualification, preferably in the areas of Finance, Accountancy or Risk.

Experience:

· 5+ years’ experience within a similar finance role.

· Experience in the Financial Services Industry would be beneficial

· Networking skills, initiative-taking and adept at building relationships.

· Effective communication skills (written and oral).

· Ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams and various levels of employees, including senior executives.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, business acumen, judgment, initiative and attention to detail are a must.

· Strong MS Office and Analytic Skills; mid-level information management software experience required