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Job Description:
Are you a qualified accountant with experience from within an Investment Accounting, Fund Management or Audit background?
If so, our client, a global investment firm based in Edinburgh, has an exciting opportunity for a Fund Accounting Oversight Specialist to join them on a permanent basis.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Highly experienced individual from an Investment Accounting, Fund Management or Audit background.
Qualified Accountant or equivalent professional/academic qualification.
Fund accounting and regulations knowledge (Ireland, Luxembourg, UK, Channel Islands).
Product knowledge of fund structures - section 110, LP/GP, FCP, RAIF, ICAV, QIF, ELTIF, LTAFs.
Stakeholder (external and internal) management skills.
Ability and experience of communicating complex topics clearly and concisely.
Expertise in private debt, alternative credit, leveraged finance, restructuring, real estate, private assets fund structures, money market funds.
Instrument knowledge - Private equity / Private Debt / Derivatives / Fixed income.
Accounting policies / GAAPs (IFRS).
Experience of presenting to Committees and/or Boards.
Strong people management skills with experience of supervising a team.
NAV and Pricing knowledge.
Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables to deliver work efficiently and effectively.
Good problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to demonstrate company values.
A self-starter with experience of working on projects.
Fund costs and charges.
Core Responsibilities:
Financial accounting oversight including liaison with administrators, internal teams, and reporting to fund boards.
Overseeing and assisting in the development of junior members of the team.
Fund accounting oversight including performance fees, income monitoring and costs and charges.
Providing technical fund accounting advice to fund boards and projects.
Ability to present to Boards and senior stakeholder clearly and succinctly at varying levels of detail.
Capability to chair meetings and workshops with stakeholders.
Proactive and delivery focused with excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
Reacting positively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Have a genuine interest in learning and expanding their expertise and understanding of the challenges and developments impacting the Asset Management industry.
Ability to develop, strong working relationships internally and externally.
Excellent attention to detail and determination to see initiatives through to completion.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15908
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-12-27 08:59:20
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Job Description:
Do you have a background in developing or improving operational controls, within a Financial Services setting?
Our client, a global financial services firm, have a rare opportunity for a Process Reengineering Specialist to join their team in Glasgow on an initial 9 month contract.
This is a hybrid role, with 3 office days and 2 from home.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Ability to draw focus and influence decision-making at a management level.
Strong ability to co-ordinate work with all levels of a global team across multiple locations.
Excellent attention to detail - effective in accurately detailing key process and control steps in multiple forms such as procedures, quick reference cards and process flows.
Strong analytical skills and critical thinking - understands how to break down a problem and suggest and implement a practical solution.
Effective communication skills - clear, concise, and proficient in articulating regulatory updates and information in a way that all levels can understand.
Ability to manage workload efficiently and effectively.
Effective problem-solving skills demonstrating initiative and creativity.
Strong technical skills - Proficient in Excel in addition to PowerPoint and Word (Visio is also desired but not essential).
Interest in assessing and implementing process improvement, efficiencies, and controls.
Understands the importance of maintaining completeness and accuracy of process and procedure documentation.
Escalates issues/concerns appropriately and in a timely manner.
Core Responsibilities:
Develop and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and establish plan and timelines for process enhancements.
Create training materials, formal procedures, guidance documents, process flow, and quick reference cards to support change initiatives and embed key processes.
Identify, analyse, and assess current operational processes within the team and improve controls.
Monitor and evaluate the impact of process changes, identify areas for improvements and making recommendations for further enhancements.
Lead process improvement efforts by providing guidance, support, and training to the impacted team members.
Work closely with cross-location team members to distil alignment and integration of change and process improvement initiatives.
Facilitate workshops, meetings, and training sessions to communicate changes and foster better understanding of new and existing controls, processes, and regulatory updates.
Manage agenda for specific project closure meetings, Global Manager meetings and maintain completeness and accuracy of the Global team deliverables calendar and the able to hold people accountable for deliveries.
Provide a foundation to connect multiple workstreams across the Global team and ensure key considerations are discussed and agreed as part of project scoping, closure and lessons learned communications.
Stay informed about industry, best practices, trends, and emerging technologies to finance and process improvement initiatives.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15809
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Contract Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-12-24 11:23:27
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Job Description:
Ready for a new challenge in 2025? We have an exciting new opportunity to join a leading global asset management firm in London as an Administrative Assistant on an initial 5-month contract.
If this is of interest, please get in touch!
Core Responsibilities:
Effectively managing calendars across global time zone, including the coordination of meetings and video conferences.
Where necessary, coordinating business travel planning and related schedule changes
Planning and coordinating small internal and external events (e.g., strategy sessions, conferences and social events) whilst ensuring that logistics are adequately managed to ensure that all events run smoothly.
Serving as the main point of contact for external visitors and coordinating with operational teams to ensure compliance with security protocol/procedures.
Skills/Experience:
The ability to maintain focus, complete tasks in a timely manner, set realistic timeframes for completion and provide updates as timelines change.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to add impact in person as well as virtually.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools; comfortable navigating technology.
A flexible attitude and an ability to adjust or reprioritize and assume additional responsibilities as required.
Knowing and engaging with the right individuals/teams to solve problems in a timely manner.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15926
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 5 Months
Posted: 2024-12-22 23:35:03
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Job Description:
Do you have experience working in a generalist HR role? Our client, a leading financial services firm, is looking for a People Advisor to join the team on a permanent basis.
In this role, you will provide support to stakeholders on key areas such as recruitment, induction and onboarding, learning & development, reward and engagement.
Skills/Experience:
Experience working in a HR generalist role
CIPD qualified or equivalent
Knowledge of UK employment legislation
Strong knowledge of HRIS Systems
Excellent communication skills
Core Responsibilities:
Supporting and training line managers with policies and procedures.
Supporting line managers and employees in employee relations matters.
Reviewing policies and procedures to ensure in line with the relevant legislation.
Induction and onboarding of new colleagues.
Allocating training on a quarterly basis and monitoring completion.
HR reporting - such as sickness monitoring and HR metrics.
Management of HRIS system
Supporting team with recruitment processes.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15924
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-12-20 13:34:42
