Business Systems Implementation Manager – Fund Administration

As the Business Systems Implementation Manager, you will play a crucial role within the Ogier Global Fund Administration team, directly reporting to the Business Systems Implementation Director. This position is instrumental in designing and implementing the core financial system framework, encompassing processes and reporting mechanisms. This enables the expansion of our services across Ogier Global, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional value and innovation to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage business implementation projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget. Act as the primary liaison between the fund administration team, IT, and external vendors. • Investran Expertise: Utilise deep knowledge of Investran to optimise fund administration processes, including fund accounting, investor reporting, and data management. Ensure the software is effectively integrated and utilised to its full potential. Knowledge and experience with other systems will also be beneficial. • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the fund administration department. Develop and implement strategies to enhance operational effectiveness and client satisfaction. Support on the development, testing, and implementation of system enhancements and new systems, contributing to the project's success. Support the development of reporting solutions, both for existing and new systems, working independently and collaboratively to create solutions that can be applied across the group to improve service delivery • Stakeholder Management: Work closely with internal teams and external clients to gather requirements, communicate project progress, and address any issues or concerns promptly. • Training and Support: Provide Investran training and ongoing support to the fund administration team. Ensure staff are proficient in using the software and are aware

of best practices. • Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all business implementation projects comply with regulatory requirements and company policies. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in Private Equity fund administration and hold a relevant professional qualification. Previous experience working with Investran, with a strong understanding of its application in fund administration processes is required. Being proficient in MS Office and being familiar with programming languages such as VBA, VB Script, SAS, and Transact-SQL is desirable but not mandatory. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent project management skills will be beneficial.

About Ogier

About Ogier Ogier provides legal advice on BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Irish, Jersey and Luxembourg law. Our network of locations also includes Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo. Legal services for the corporate and financial sectors form the core of our business, principally in the areas of banking and finance, corporate, investment funds, dispute resolution, private equity and private wealth. We also have strong practices in the areas of employee benefits and incentives, employment law, regulatory, restructuring and insolvency and property. Ogier's corporate administration business, Ogier Global, incorporates and administers a wide variety of vehicles including public and private companies, partnerships and trusts. Ogier is based in 13 jurisdictions including Beijing, BVI, Cayman Islands, Dubai, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jersey, London, Luxembourg, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.

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Business Systems Implementation Manager – Fund Administration

As the Business Systems Implementation Manager, you will play a crucial role within the Ogier Global Fund Administration team, directly reporting to the Business Systems Implementation Director. This position is instrumental in designing and implementing the core financial system framework, encompassing processes and reporting mechanisms. This enables the expansion of our services across Ogier Global, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional value and innovation to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage business implementation projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget. Act as the primary liaison between the fund administration team, IT, and external vendors. • Investran Expertise: Utilise deep knowledge of Investran to optimise fund administration processes, including fund accounting, investor reporting, and data management. Ensure the software is effectively integrated and utilised to its full potential. Knowledge and experience with other systems will also be beneficial. • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the fund administration department. Develop and implement strategies to enhance operational effectiveness and client satisfaction. Support on the development, testing, and implementation of system enhancements and new systems, contributing to the project's success. Support the development of reporting solutions, both for existing and new systems, working independently and collaboratively to create solutions that can be applied across the group to improve service delivery • Stakeholder Management: Work closely with internal teams and external clients to gather requirements, communicate project progress, and address any issues or concerns promptly. • Training and Support: Provide Investran training and ongoing support to the fund administration team. Ensure staff are proficient in using the software and are aware of best practices. • Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all business implementation projects comply with regulatory requirements and company policies. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in Private Equity fund administration and hold a relevant professional qualification.

Previous experience working with Investran, with a strong understanding of its application in fund administration processes is required. Being proficient in MS Office and being familiar with programming languages such as VBA, VB Script, SAS, and Transact-SQL is desirable but not mandatory.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent project management skills will be beneficial.

About Ogier

Ogier provides legal advice on BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Irish, Jersey and Luxembourg law. Our network of locations also includes Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.

Legal services for the corporate and financial sectors form the core of our business, principally in the areas of banking and finance, corporate, investment funds, dispute resolution, private equity and private wealth. We also have strong practices in the areas of employee benefits and incentives, employment law, regulatory, restructuring and insolvency and property.

Ogier's corporate administration business, Ogier Global, incorporates and administers a wide variety of vehicles including public and private companies, partnerships and trusts.

Ogier is based in 13 jurisdictions including Beijing, BVI, Cayman Islands, Dubai, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jersey, London, Luxembourg, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.

ASL International Recruitment Limited 22-24 Seale Street, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3QG (Registered Office) + 44 (0) 1534 500000 Registered Company GST No 0101275 Registered Jersey No. 95590

Manager, Fund Administration

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a high-performing team for a portfolio of client relationships. You will provide management and technical support to the team, ensuring adherence to Highvern Group policies, as well as legal and regulatory requirements at all times. You will collaborate with directors to develop and implement business strategies that support growth, efficiencies, and high-quality client service delivery.

REPORTS TO:

Associate Director/Director, Fund administration

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

o Responsible for the administration needs of a complex range of private capital structures (funds and corporates) and associated structures and ensuring provision of exceptional service levels and client experience for clients and related parties throughout the whole life-cycle.

o Ensuring the accuracy and up to date status of client data held with Highvern underpinning our records, decision making and communications.

o Proactively manage KPI management across all allocated client relationships to the expected standard, ensuring subsequent activities are dealt with efficiently and accurately. Effectively manage the operation of the team to ensure a positive and expeditious approach to all client work, provide technical guidance and take responsibility for the quality of the team’s output.

o Review, recommend and implement agreed changes to business processes; participate in and contribute to management meetings; and take an active role in projects within the fund administration department to enhance client delivery and increased efficiency of business.

o Take an active role in recruitment, manage appraisals for team members providing regular feedback to team members and manage absence.

o Maintain and develop client and advisor relationships, demonstrating responsiveness and knowledge of clients’ structures.

o Build a strong reputation through positive relations with external stakeholders.

o Successfully establishing new structures and transitioning switch business ensuring a smooth and streamlined approach.

o Seek and secure follow on revenue opportunities in conjunction with the senior team.

o Proactive raising of your and Highvern’s profile in industry, through social media, event attendance/participation, etc.

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

o Act as an authorised signatory in accordance with policies and procedures.

o Manage the flow of tasks and new business to team members with the appropriate skills and experience.

o Adherence to, and ensuring team’s adherence to, all company workflows, policies and procedures, providing challenge to these as appropriate to ensure efficiency of the business unit.

o Manage the billing and settlement of debt within the team effectively.

o Work closely with the accounting team to ensure all client accounting matters are met satisfactorily.

o Provide proactive query management and resolution for items raised by colleagues, clients, advisors and NEDs.

o Work with other team managers and the senior team to achieve all service delivery objectives.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

o Minimum 6 years’ funds experience and must have demonstrable experience of working in a funds environment, ideally at manager level.

o Proven supervisory experience.

o Fund company secretarial background, at manager level or higher preferable.

o Proven technical expertise in the administration of private capital strategies, such as private equity and venture capital.

o Track record demonstrating ability to progress range of issues and projects simultaneously including team management, client management, compliance and related matters.

o Ability to effectively manage and motivate staff; alignment to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement through coaching, motivation and leadership.

o Deadline oriented; proven ability to work collaboratively, flexibly and under pressure.

o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, together with attention to detail, are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts.

o Solid understanding and knowledge of relevant regulatory and legal requirements

o Ability to work using own initiative and make decisions within corporate policies.

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o Management experience of recruiting, retaining and motivating team members

o Ability to communicate articulate wide technical knowledge in an understandable manner to both staff and clients on a range of issues.

PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

o Meets JFSC Table 4 qualification requirements.

Senior Corporate Administrator

Reports to Client Relationship Manager

Corporate Services within Aztec is a relatively new dynamic team and growing fast. Our client base is a diverse mixture of structures and asset types, providing lots of variety in the work we do.

The purpose of this position is to carry out routine day-to-day administration of corporate and fund structures under the direction of a Client Relationship Manager.

Key responsibilities:

 Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, colleagues and other business contacts

 Administration of a range of entities across various corporate vehicles, investment holding companies and fund structuring entities

 Coordinate all aspects of company secretarial matters including the preparation of agendas, collation and distribution of board packs, obtaining directors availability and drafting minutes and resolutions for routine matters

 Coordinate and review the work of more junior team members

 Prepare the appropriate documents for incorporation of companies, annual and other ad hoc filings

 Assist with obtaining CDD on shareholders and maintain the register

 Maintain accurate records for each entity, ensuring that all amendments are made in a timely manner

 Liaise with notary o ices, banks, and regulatory and tax authorities (as applicable)

 Ensure regulatory and statutory filings are made in timely manner

 Prepare manual and electronic payment instructions to settle expenses and complete transactions throughout the structures

 Ensure sta are trained on electronic banking systems and co-ordinate the opening of new bank accounts

 Assist with the audit of corporate entities.

 Act as a mentor to junior sta under the supervision of senior sta

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

 The candidate will be expected to be qualified or studying towards a relevant professional qualification (preferably ICSA Certificate level or an accountancy qualification)

 Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)

 Strong knowledge of company and partnership laws, an understanding of trusts would also be beneficial

 Computer literacy skills are essential

 Strong interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts

We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and also for professional qualifications to enhance both your professional development and ability to provide sound administration services. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients are at the heart of what we do.

Fund Accountant - Real Assets

Reports to Financial Reporting Manager

The purpose of this position is to carry out routine day-to-day accounting of fund structures under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.

Key responsibilities:

 Bookkeep a complex range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures and liaise with clients and intermediaries as necessary

 Complete all aspects of accounting matters for a portfolio of fund structures, including the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements, and ad-hoc investor queries

 Deal with the completion of routine audit queries

 Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions

 Maintain accurate records on eFront and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of accounting

 Deal with the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns

 Act as a mentor to junior sta under the supervision of senior sta

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

 The candidate will be expected to be part qualified with a relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA Professional level or ACA Advanced level)

 Previous industry experience

 Strong financial services experience (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)

 Computer literacy skills are essential

We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.