Senior Fund Operations Officer

About Utmost International

Utmost International is a leading provider of insurance-based wealth solutions operating across the UK, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. Its' solutions are largely based on unit-linked insurance policies, serving the needs of affluent, high net worth (HNW), and ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals.

On a proforma basis at HY 2024, Utmost International manages £103.5bn of assets under administration on behalf of approximately 200,000 policyholders.

About Utmost Luxembourg S.A.

Sitting at the crossroads of private banking, asset management, and insurance, we operate in a well-established and fast-growing division of the financial services industry. Our dynamic international team of 450+ experienced wealth structuring specialists, subject-matter and technical experts consists of 50 different nationalities, speaking over 30 languages.

We are a diverse and inclusive organisation driven by a values-based culture that promotes excellence, ambition, and innovation. We invest in talented teams who develop their expertise, curated through support and training, and fostered through a people centred culture. Our people truly are our greatest asset

Your role – Are you ready for a challenge?

The Fund Operations Officer is responsible for day-to-day management of queries and capital transactions related to our clients' requirements.

Your responsibilities will be as follows:

• Carefully check client instructions and take necessary actions to ensure allocating capital transactions in the systems and related follow-up,
• Manage close relationships with partners and develop strong connections with relevant counterparts within those organisations,
• Respond to partner and team queries in a timely and efficient manner,
• Perform reconciliations of client portfolios,
• Perform NAV calculations and analyse of performance,
• Ensure that all relevant documentation is suitably organised and accessible,
• Participate in drafting and implementing procedures and Service Level Agreements, including risk management related controls,
• Comply with internal procedures, industry rules and regulations.
  

Your profile – Have you got what it takes to become our Senior Fund Operations Officer?

• At least 5-6 years of relevant experience in a similar position would be an advantage,
• Demonstrate insight of the finance industry,
• Demonstrated agility to use a variety of different systems,
• Ability to work with figures with strong analytical skills,
• Being well organised and serious with a methodical approach,
• Ability to work autonomously and show strong team spirit on a daily basis,
• Ability to take initiatives and to deliver within tight deadlines, flexible work attitude, being proactive and helpful to reach business goals,
• Confident and professional approach to deal with clients and colleagues,
• Excellent communication skills to interact directly with external parties in a professional manner (emails, phone),
• Good knowledge of MS Office, especially with Excel,
• Good level of English and French, both verbally and in writing.
  

As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, colour, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Given the sensitive nature of our business, industry sector and the role as described, the selected candidate is required to provide a criminal record (Bulletin n°3 for Luxembourgish residents). This excerpt will be kept by Utmost Luxembourg S.A. in compliance with article of the law of 23 July 2016 and for no longer than one month from the conclusion of the employment contract; otherwise, it will be destroyed without any undue delay should the candidate not be hired.

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