Depositary Officer

Company Description

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance 

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices. 

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian. 

Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise. 

Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients. 

Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines. 

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

You will play a key role in helping alternative investment funds meet their regulatory obligations under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD). Working across a diverse portfolio of fund structures, you will provide critical oversight, cash monitoring and asset verification services that protect investor interests and support fund compliance. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of investment activities, legal documentation and operational processes while working closely with clients, intermediaries and internal stakeholders.

In return, you'll have the opportunity to develop specialist industry knowledge, take ownership of your own portfolio and contribute to delivering a high-quality service that adds real value to our clients.

Main Responsibilities

• Review and assess fund governing documents to understand regulatory and operational requirements.
• Perform daily cash monitoring activities across client bank accounts, identifying and escalating exceptions where required.
• Verify and maintain records of both financial and non-financial assets throughout their lifecycle.
• Conduct oversight reviews of fund operations, controls, procedures and reporting to ensure compliance with governing documentation and investment guidelines.
• Review key fund transactions and documentation, including subscriptions, capital calls, distributions, investments, invoices and NAV calculations.
• Prepare quarterly and annual client reports, providing clear updates on ongoing activities and AIFMD compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, fund service providers and other intermediaries, delivering a high standard of client service.
• Take ownership of assigned client portfolios while supporting wider team objectives and business priorities.

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Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business, Law or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience maintaining accurate records and working with internal systems and processes would be beneficial.
• Ability to analyse complex legal, financial and operational documentation, identify key issues and draw sound conclusions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, and excellent attention to detail. 
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, demonstrating confidence to take ownership and drive tasks through to completion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess situations and determine appropriate actions.

Additional Information

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.  These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at careers@ocorian.com.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

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