Officer 3, Depositary

ABOUT IQ-EQ 

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. 

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. 

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities. 

THIS ROLE 

In this role you will be responsible for handling routine to complex depositary matters with minimal supervision. You will manage varied assignments (basic to complex and sensitive clients) independently while developing technical expertise and client relationship skills.

As a Client Accountant, you’re a detail-oriented team player with great organisational skills. Your responsibilities include day-to-day management of private equity or real estate clients, reviewing financial statements, ensuring accurate communication of cash movements, and overseeing the preparation and completion of client deliverables.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• You will manage diverse depositary operations and ensure quality of own deliverables
• You will prepare standard reports and execute compliance procedures
• You will develop technical expertise and support client relationships
• You will review complex transaction documents and perform detailed reconciliations
• You will monitor fund activities and review ownership documentation
• You will handle complex issues, coordinate with service providers and ensure regulatory compliance

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experience, and skills profile
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as HMO coverage on your Day 1 with 2 dependents covered and group life and accident insurance
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 26 days paid leave (subject to change due to the job level of the position)
• Hybrid working arrangement: We recognize the value of working flexibly and are keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day

ABOUT YOU: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A university degree in legal or economic studies is an advantage
• You have 2 - 4 years’ experience in the area of depositary/custody function gained in a depositary bank or similar experience gained in audit or fund accounting role
• You preferably have private Equity / Real Estate markets experience and fund accounting experience (desirable)
• You have knowledge of the regulatory environment for depositaries
• You preferably a University Degree in Finance or Accounting or other related course

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT 

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.  

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced. 

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.