Job Description

Some careers shine brighter than others.

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Fund Administration Team Leader

In this role, you will:

• Engage and contribute positively towards Change management and sustainable savings in relation to Process Efficiencies. Enable the operating model followed Globally for institutional clients. Take measures to meet target savings reduction through process re-engineering or efficiency drives. Observe all project/migration timelines.
• Build robust and open business relationships. Conduct monthly Business as usual calls. Ensure regular minute discussions with Business partners to develop relationship and understand requirements. Be the first point of escalation in resolving issues with the Business Partner on a timely & ongoing basis.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Trades are processed with quality and signoffs sent within set deadlines. Additional focus on priority clients and strategic approach on valuations should be done keeping the priority clients in mind.
• Liaise with other process/support verticals for the day-to-day process & team management. Meet the KPI threshold. Zero escalation from Business Area/Client. To maintain HSBC internal control standards and support internal/external reviews including the timely implementation of audit points.
• Responsible for ensuring Trade processing operating procedure is followed by management of risks. Continually assess the risks inherent in department processes and procedures.
• Identify and reduce manual processes for enhanced operational control. Enable and implement technology upgradation.
• Additional review of Job-Aid Matrix, SOPs, process notes, checklists and other internal process related documents periodically. Undertake/participate in projects for improvement in delivery quality and/or timeliness. Supervise UAT testing as and when required. Perform any additional responsibilities that may be required by the Supervisor in support of the ongoing management and development of the division.
• Responsible for ensuring Escalation Matrix is followed as per agreement for both the Business Area. Timely and accurate publishing of MI/Reports Observe the audit standards of the group and be compliant to all the policies. Nil return in Audit conducted by Group internal audit, external auditors.

To be successful, you will:

• Technical excellence and people management expertise to achieve target deliverables combined with the ability to get work done from administrators and / or Subject matter experts to achieve target KPIs. Provide support for seamless re-migration, on boarding of new business and funds in line with Global Operating Model.
• Strong working knowledge on Microsoft Office. Working knowledge on the Accounting & Valuation and Trade platform like SimCorp Dimension. Good knowledge in investment accounting, investment valuations, fund industry. Knowledge in the use of Bloomberg and/or Reuters.
• Strong Accounting Concepts with a clear understanding of financial statements. Basic knowledge in custody, brokerage, depository, investment accounting, mutual funds and reconciliations. Ensure strict compliance with processes and Functional Instruction Manual. guidelines to mitigate risks and prevent business impact. Identifies and addresses exceptions, failures, inaccuracies, or delays that could lead to operational disruptions.
• Reassess the operational risks associated with the role and inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting. 3-5 years of relevant Funds administration experience. Ability to handle teams and monitor and meet operational goals. Excellent Team Management skills with ability to handle personnel issues and strong team bonding.

• Complete understanding of Trade Life Cycle. Excellent knowledge of Capital Markets and Financial instruments. Excellent knowledge in accounting principles and fundamentals of accounting. Clear understanding of the E2E Fund Accounting Model. Understanding of Trade Processing related Activities.
• Ability to update, manage and analyze MI related activities. Ability to build excellent rapport and working relationships with other departments and jurisdiction thus ensuring smooth operations.
• Should have demonstrated behavior in line with HSBC values throughout. Previous experience in performing & reviewing funds in Investment Operations/Accounting and valuations.

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.

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HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.”

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