Custodian Management Analyst 2

Custodian Management Analyst - Schroders Campus, Horsham

Join the Custodian Management team at Schroders in Horsham and play a pivotal role in ensuring timely and accurate set-up and maintenance of Transfer Agency (TA) Data while being the primary point of contact for TA related queries. We're seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to manage relationships with Custodians, organize review meetings, and ensure effective communication and coordination.

About Schroders:

Schroders is a global investment manager with a rich history spanning over 200 years. Our aim is to help institutions, intermediaries, and individuals worldwide achieve their financial goals and prosper in an ever-changing world. With a presence on six continents and a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 professionals, we are committed to delivering exceptional client service and contributing to the well-being of society.

The Role:

As our Custodian Manager, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Organizing Custodian Review Meetings, including preparing meeting minutes and management summaries.
• Managing service agreements with our custodians and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Handling Anti-Money Laundering/Know Your Customer (AML/KYC) requests.
• Conducting due diligence on Custodians to assess their suitability and manage associated risks.
• Verifying Custodian fee billings and coordinating internal Settlement Discipline Fees-Bookings.
• Providing support for the opening and reactivation of accounts with Transfer Agents.
• Facilitating the opening of new Custodian relationships.
• Handling the set-up and maintenance of Custodians, including managing exceptions.
• Verifying the default depository for newly opened Security Master records.
• Defining and maintaining rules for the safekeeping of assets.
• Contributing to operational clean-up projects and guiding tasks in growth initiatives, asset migrations, and consolidations.
• Assisting in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
• Reviewing and standardizing process documentation for clarity and efficiency.
• Generating monthly reports on key metrics and performance.
• Supporting and/or participating in various regulatory reporting processes (e.g., CRS, FATCA).
• Managing and updating the T24 table related to CRS Reporting.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers, and Custodians.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and characteristics:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to maintain a friendly and open attitude, encouraging collaboration and cooperation within the team and across the organization.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when necessary.
• Demonstrated sense of responsibility and proactive approach to work, ensuring independent and reliable performance.
• Self-motivated team player with a customer-focused mindset and a commitment to future-oriented solutions.

We recognise potential, whoever you are

At Schroders, our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We firmly believe that diversity of thought, fostered by an inclusive culture, enables us to make better decisions and achieve our purpose more effectively. That's why we prioritize inclusion and diversity as strategic priorities and proudly uphold our commitment as an equal opportunities employer. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristics.