Fund Administration Processor - Traditional Funds in Bengaluru, India

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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 Processor – Traditional Funds.

In this role, you will:

• The role will be of individual contributor nature and will not have team reporting to the role. Responsible for core processing/reviewing activities and will require strong technical knowledge to achieve target deliverables. The role will demand a daily balance of delivering an excellent client service within the standard Net Asset Value model of promoting continuous improvement of Net Asset Value processes and of identifying and capitalizing opportunities to create capacity and generate efficiencies. The role would also require the individual to ensure that process and procedures are continually reviewed and improved, and the changes are communicated and implemented effectively. 
• The traditional Accounting & Valuations team has daily, monthly and weekly Net Asset Value valuations with stringent timelines. The team is responsible for performing capital activity bookings, accruals, amortization, yields leading to final generation and validation of Net Asset Value through diagnostic checks, Financial Mainframe Report and post Net Asset Value activities. The team also performs other Monthly & Reporting activities which includes Fee Reviews. Trustee Packs and Queries, Regulatory & Client Reporting. The Accounting & Valuations team is responsible functionally across multiple jurisdictions (where applicable) serviced out of Markets and Securities Services Bangalore.
• Participate in the deployment of defined business solutions to remove manual processes. Identify and reduce manual processes for enhanced operational control. Support and implement technology upgradation. Lead User Acceptance Testing for the business (as and when required).

• Primary responsibility of preparing Net Asset Value packs and performing checker activities. Problem situations are proactively identified and resolved to give maximum customer satisfaction and escalated where necessary. Appropriate measures are taken to improve quality and prevent recurrence.
• Establish and maintain effective relationship with customer business areas and identify areas of service improvements. Be the first escalation point in resolving issues with the Business Partner on a timely & ongoing basis. Ensure packs are delivered with quality and within set deadlines. Additional focus on priority clients and strategic approach on valuations should be done keeping the priority clients in mind.

• Maintains HSBC internal control standards, including the timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators. To be aware of the Operational Risk scenario associated with the role, and to ensure that all actions during your employment with HSBC take account of the likelihood of operational risk occurring. Ensure escalation process is in place and is effective.
• Ensure Gross Asset Value / Net Asset Value operating procedure is followed with management of risks (if any). Continually assess the risks inherent in department processes and procedures. Additional review of Job-Aid Matrix, Standard Operating Procedures, process notes, checklists and other internal process related documents periodically.
• Perform any additional responsibilities that may be required by the manager in support of specific projects, on-going management and development of the process. Perform the fund’s activities correctly as per the Standard Operating Procedure. Timely and accurate publishing of Management Information / Reports. Ensure completion of all mandatory training on time.

To be successful, you will:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or qualifications to accounting / finance industry or relevant experience.
• 3-6 years of relevant Funds administration experience. Strong working knowledge on Microsoft Office.
• Excellent knowledge in accounting principles and fundamentals of accounting. Decent knowledge in Accounting & Valuations process with clear understanding of the end-to-end Fund Accounting Model. Basic knowledge in custody, brokerage, depository, investment accounting, mutual funds, Corporate Actions, Financial Instruments and reconciliations.
• Ability to speak and understand English. Efficient Time Management and ability to multitask work and priorities to meet defined deadlines. Proactive in implementing and driving solutions. Ability to build excellent rapport and working relationship with other departments and jurisdiction thus ensuring smooth operations.
• Should have demonstrated behavior in line with HSBC values throughout. Will be expected to maintain HSBC internal control standards, including the timely implementation of internal and external audit points, together with any issues raised by external regulators.

• Must be aware of the operational risk scenarios associated with this role and act upon pertinent risk (if any). Additional qualifications related to financial industry will be given preference.
• Knowledge of Derivatives Instruments. Earlier experience in custody / brokerage / funds services / depository industry. Working knowledge of Bloomberg / Reuters, other reconciliation and accounting applications used across industry Life cycle of Net Asset Value process.
• Detailed understanding of end-to-end product and process, multiple market and regulations pertaining to the fund services industry.

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