Are you an experienced fund administrator with a passion for delivering exceptional client service? Our prestigious client is looking for a Senior Manager, Fund Administrator to join their dynamic team in Jersey on a fixed-term basis (FTC 12-18 months).

In this role, you will take on specific responsibilities for managing complex client structures and provide support to colleagues on the existing portfolio of clients and other new business opportunities. The types of structures you will be involved with include Jersey limited partnerships, Jersey unit trusts, and Jersey limited liability companies.

You will manage and work closely alongside a talented team of fund administrators and fund accountants, while reporting directly to a Director.

In return, our client offers a competitive compensation package and exposure to a diverse and high-profile client base.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the preparation of new client proposals / fee quotes and participate in new business pitches
• Assist with the take-on and the transfer-in of new business, in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures
• Administer a portfolio of fund clients, respective management companies and associated fund structures, ensuring that client relationships and transactions are managed efficiently, to a high standard
• Ensure the processing of routine and ad-hoc fund operations, including drawdowns, distributions, transfers of interest, closings and equalisations
• Co-ordinate company secretarial matters, including board meeting preparation, attendance and ensure that the minutes are distributed in a timely manner, in line with the funds' team KPIs
• Ensure the preparation, review, distribution and filing of annual financial statements 
• Assist with the monthly/quarterly billing process and monitoring of debtors
• Maintain a committed focus on KPIs under your remit
• Ensure that the funds comply with all regulatory and statutory requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven fund experience, preferably administration and company secretarial experience (minimum of 7-10 years)
• Holding a relevant chartered secretary or chartered governance qualification (or ACCA / legal qualifications)
• Strong knowledge of Jersey's Funds, Partnership, Company, AML, economic substance and tax regulation and legislation, and have proven experience in Jersey funds, corporate and tax filings
• Have an understanding of identifying risk, in particular foreign tax risk, complex fiduciary risk and financial crime risk, including managing such risk

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES: 

• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational, leadership and staff management skills
• Knowledge of specialist software e.g. PCS (Investran), Document Management Systems and Viewpoint would be an advantage