Securities Services - Fund Administration Product Manager - Vice President

Are you looking to take your Fund Administration experience to a broader level? Through this role within the Fund Administration product management team, you will contribute to driving our business objectives including the strategic development of our service offering, working on client, industry and regulatory changes, supporting new business opportunities and developing your skills as a subject matter expert.

Job Summary

As a Fund Administration Product Manager within our specialized team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our product portfolio. Your responsibilities will include developing innovative products, collaborating with Operations, Product Development, Client Service, and other partners to provide a top-tier client experience. Additionally, you will work closely with our Sales partners to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a Fund Administration subject matter expert supporting Senior Management, Operations, Sales, Client Services and Clients / Prospects
• Provide management and guidance on client, industry and internal change programmes, with focus on maintaining efficiency and standardisation across the operating model
• Work closely with business partners on client satisfaction initiatives and sales opportunities including operating model development , legal agreements  and fee models
• Keep abreast of regulatory change and how this could impact the business
• Identify areas of opportunity to develop and improve the service offering
• Participate in Industry events to stay informed of market, client and competitor activity

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• In-depth practical understanding of Fund Administration  core processes / concepts that cover various Regulatory reporting: distributions (PRIIPS or equivalent), Solvency, AIFMD, and Investor tax reporting. Similar Product Management or Development or Operations experience and sound understanding of funds marketplace
• Ability to understand a diverse and complex technology and operations infrastructure, ideally with working knowledge of the FIS InvestOne platform 
• Ability to devise creative solutions in response to client requests and strategic product goals
• Good understanding of Fund Accounting fund expenses, P&L computations, balance sheet and  financial reporting standards
• Strong analytical skills, able to translate complex issues and other input into actions
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to multitask in a structured manner 
• Execution approach - the role requires strategic thinking to design and define our platform – combined with accountability and execution discipline to drive and implement development. 
• Strong team player with an ability to pull together multiple partners in a productive virtual team environment
• Strong independent contributor who is comfortable working in a self-directed mode on multiple assignments
• Strong written and presentation skills and the ability to prepare quality materials and present confidently in multiple settings
• Agility to adapt to a changing environment and demonstrate delivery of business goals

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

•  Strong cross-functional/business collaboration skills are required as the candidate will work across multiple teams within the bank. 
• Also important are the ability to: synthesize large amounts of information into crisp recommendations; present and defend recommendations to a variety of audiences; manage multiple projects / queries simultaneously and drive them to completion effectively.