October 17, 2024

Link Group

Parramatta

Unit Pricing & Custody Manager

Overview

This role entails providing exceptional accounting services support to Fund Operations boutique fund managers.

Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities

Strategic Focus

Project work such as system implementations / upgrades
Review of general and special purpose accounts for retail and wholesale managed investment funds.
Transition Management / client onboarding - play an active role in the on-boarding of new clients and ensuring the effective and timely implementation of client change requests
Build productive & professional relationships – internal and external parties
Review and suggest improvements to procedures with efficiency/risk reduction in mind, using your previous experience.
In depth understanding of financial instruments and accounting principles to confidently calculate and review unit prices for portfolios and trust

Operational Management

Oversight and accountable for the team’s ongoing deliverables locally and offshore teams in India
Prepare and present training on specific unit pricing topics
Review of unit prices for managed investment funds, private equity funds and listed investment companies including corporate actions
Conduct external & internal meetings / write up agenda meeting notes to circulate
Performing oversight of work and quality assurance delivering outcomes with offshore teams
Resolves issues through problem solving and implementing practical solutions, whilst escalating when necessary

People Leadership

Development and training of staff in accordance with operational objectives and core values of MUFG Corporate Markets, contributing to succession planning and individual career development of the staff
Proactively seek development opportunities to foster and build strong and agile teams, both locally and in India
Staff Performance management – manage, resource, motivate, develop and support the continuing personal & professional development of all team members
Work with team in training and guidance onshore and offshore

Governance & Risk

Detailed review of distributable income calculations for managed investment funds and liaising with external tax parties
Research and analyse legislative requirements and changes, update policy documents, checklists, templates, and procedures
Promote a risk management culture, and effectively limit risk exposure to MUFG Corporate Markets with strategies to mitigate risk

The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.

Experience & Personal Attributes

5+ years of previous experience within a fund accounting environment preferably with an administrator, custodian or fund manager.
Tertiary degree in Finance or Accounting, or similar
Preferable experience in staff management including performance management, recruitment, induction, setting KPIs, assigning tasks.
All round grasp of accounting standards and taxation affecting the managed funds industry
Ability to work as a part of a team – strong team player
Able to implement and complete project work both within teams and autonomously
Able to co-ordinate conflicting deadlines
Excellent communication skills, through strong verbal and written communication.
Committed to client satisfaction and outcomes while influencing stakeholders effectively
Competent in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software quickly

MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business connecting millions of people with their assets – safely, securely and responsibly.

Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.
A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.

Our MUFG Corporate Markets division provides clients with a comprehensive corporate market offering that connects issuers to their stakeholders. Our uniquely integrated range of corporate markets capabilities includes shareholder management and analytics, stakeholder engagement, share and unit registry, and employee share plans. We also offer company secretarial support, as well as various specialist offerings such as insolvency solutions. We operate in twelve countries throughout Australasia, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, United Kingdom and Europe.
Our teams combine a wealth of industry experience with a rigorous focus on client management to deliver a premium service underpinned by market leading digital technology provided by our Technology division.
MUFG Pension & Market Services is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.
We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey and together we will achieve our full potential.
We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.
Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.