Cash & Treasury Operations Analyst 2

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone to join our Cash Operations team who are responsible for a wide range of cash processing tasks. The team's main processes include supporting timely updates of cash flows including segregated client and transfer agency subscriptions and redemptions, instruction of Swift payments, investigation of custodian overdrafts and debit interest charges, loading of fees an expenses and also oversight of trade related FX's.

 
You will thrive in a fast paced environment with an emphasis on meeting tight deadlines.  A strong interest in learning and harnessing technology will help you thrive within your role in the organisation.

 
About Schroders 

We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 5,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society prosper.

 
The base

You'll be based at our Schroders Campus near Horsham in West Sussex. That's our new operations hub – home to our client servicing, product reporting and operational oversight for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

 
We're looking for people who are excited about setting things up, shaking things up, and working across teams. It's a chance to shape how we work rather than slot into an established structure.

 
What you'll do

 
•    Responsible for timely delivery of cash flow data from TAs to Aladdin, our internal portfolio management system;
•    Monitor dashboards in our processing application to identify and rectify cash flow problems in a timely manner;
•    Liaise with TAs and other external parties to resolve queries and build strong relationships;
•    Manage risk events and errors and make sure they don't happen again;
•    Make sure controls are followed, and that exceptions are escalated quickly;
•    Help manage how we sort out problems always looking for efficiencies;
•    Oversee FX services where cash flow is impacted, including reviewing daily reports, checking calculations and monitoring spreads and prices;
•    Set up, maintain and oversee outsourced supplier processing;
•    Contribute to annual due-diligence visits to Third Party Administrators;
•    Liaise with colleagues in other Operations teams team on cash flow, trading and corporate action problems;
•    Draft and maintain best-practice procedures;
•    Help establish and maintain service level agreements with TAs;
•    Work with stakeholders to make sure requirements are met and service is in line with the service level agreements;
•    Contribute to management information and key performance management that senior management need;
•    Produce technical data on business change; and
•    Help design and implement updates or enhancements to processes and systems.
    

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

•    Knowledge of how funds work;
•    Good with Microsoft applications, including Excel to an intermediate level;
•    Good with numbers; and
•    Excellent written and spoken English
 

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help

•    Experience working in a Fund Oversight team; and
•    Experience of transfer agency platforms and processes
 

What you'll be like

•    Good at analysing and solving problem with a strong handle on operational risk;
•    Effective in managing your own time with ability to prioritise tasks appropriately; 
•    Open to feedback, receptive to change, challenges status quo and continually looks out for team and self improvement opportunities;
•    Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills; 
•    A strong team player able to develop and manage strong working relationships with global internal departments and external counterparties; and 
•    Able to adapt to changes quickly and be an advocator of an innovative culture within the team.

 
We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics