Job Description:
Our client, a leading financial services firm, has an exciting opportunity for a Compensation Financial Controller to join the team based in Glasgow on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for the accounting and reporting of compensation and benefits for the firm.
Skills/Experience:
Professional Accountancy Qualification, or equivalent specialisation in Finance.
Experience in finance processes, controls and reporting.
Flexibility to change priorities as new situations present themselves.
Strong communication skills
Experience managing staff and/or reviewing the work of others.
Strong team player
Core Responsibilities:
Manage the accounting, reporting and analysis for global employee compensation.
Close collaboration with accounting policy on interpretation and implementation of new accounting rules or accounting analysis of new compensation arrangements.
Maintain a strong control environment.
Involvement in firm and financier-wide initiatives as an SME with accountability for assessing, planning and delivering all compensation & benefit related accounting and reporting impacts.
Analyse large datasets to provide information and insights across a range of global stakeholder groups.
Deliver continuous improvement through automation and process enhancement.
Line management responsibilities.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15879
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
Our client, a global financial services firm, have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Actions Analyst to join their Edinburgh team on an initial 12 month contract.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Strong control / risk mitigation mentality; ability to apply excellent judgement as to when to raise issues.
Ability to analyse and synthesize data in a concise and easy to understand style.
Strong client and partner service orientation.
Proven proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to work directly with clients and across all levels of staff and management.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a dynamic environment to meet deadlines.
Focus on continuous improvement and process innovation.
An interest to learn or experience in coding languages (R, Python, Java, CSS, HTML).
Core Responsibilities:
Develop deep & broad technical knowledge, becoming a subject matter authority in your respective area.
Seek complex problems in a constantly evolving environment and passionate about process optimisation, data & technology.
Foster strong internal & external relationships, with a focus on collaboration & client service.
Work in a culture of openness, inclusion and proactive engagement at all levels.
Conduct deep data analysis to increase transparency and drive decisions.
Operate in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment and working as part of a distributed team.
Work with technology & have an interest using to increase scale & improve control.
Participate in team projects to streamline and automate existing processes and tools to improve efficiency and controls.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15892
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Are you ready to make a Seismic change?Join us in leading the shift. This is an exciting new role in a fast – growing sustainability advisory working to enable businesses to prosper by being a force for good. They are driven by their passion to help to fix our planet and inspire society to change for the better. A Principal Consultant with expertise in ESG Reporting with experience leading an ESG Reporting services for corporates. The successful applicant will:Member and leader of our core Consulting Team, focused on helping our clients use our expertise in the most valuable and impactful ways for themContributing to leading the strategy, growth objectives and delivery capabilities of our ESG Reporting Service Line across both regulatory and mandatory frameworks (including but not limited to CSRD, TCFD, TNFD, SECR, ISSB, Double Materiality Assessments) and related topicsDeveloping and winning business through working with new and existing clients to identify their strategic ESG Reporting needs within a commercial frameworkLeading process improvement and optimisation within our ESG Reporting Service LineIdentifying needs that the clients may not recognise and ensuring approaches and solutions are linked to objectives and future needsWorking with the leadership and marketing team to grow our presence in the UK and EuropeBuilding strong and lasting relationships with colleagues, clients and our wider communityRepresenting Seismic at industry eventsAre you ready to make a Seismic changeJoin them in leading the shift.About youYou believe that humanity and businesses need to make a seismic shift in the right direction and want to apply your consulting and analytical capabilities to help make that happen. At the same time you want to work in a friendly, collaborative and empathetic team who are delivering impactful projects for high-profile clients. You have a successful track record of contributing to the growth and development of a Consulting delivery team in a sustainability services businessYou are passionate about sustainability and have proven, relevant experience at a senior level, including helping organisations set strategies across the range of ESG Reporting frameworksYou have possibly built and managed a commercial ESG Reporting service offering within a professional services environment, focussed on external clientsYou have a proven track record of securing new business from existing and new clients in a strategic way that adds genuine value and impactYou have direct line management experience and have ideally led and developed a junior and / or mid level consulting teamYou are energised by the pace of a mission driven, scale-up cultureYou are resilient and comfortable giving and receiving feedbackYou love coaching and developing othersYou are detailed oriented but not at the expense of making pragmatic decisionsYou have the interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to facilitate complex or challenging client workshops involving a diverse group of participantsYou’re a strategic thinker who doesn’t get too bogged down in minutiaeYou have strong self-awareness and can easily adapt to different clients, from energetic SMEs to complex large corporatesYou are happy thinking on your feet and can adapt existing plans to changing circumstancesYou enjoy building relationships across the company and with clientsYou’re commercially aware and understand the importance of strong commercial relationshipsYour written and in-person communication style is clear and conciseYou act with empathy in a ‘human first’ wayYou are excited about the opportunity to be part of a high performing team, learning and growing with Seismic as we deliver our visionImportantly, you love client work and also working with teammates to iterate products and services. You are a team player - you like a laugh, but are not afraid to graft. You are a student of sustainability, have plenty to offer, and know you have even more to learn.You are action oriented, have a keen eye for detail and enjoy juggling multiple projects and priorities and enjoy just the right amount of time pressure to help keep productive and focused. You are a ‘people person’ with a knack for building relationships with a diverse group of people.You are more excited by the opportunities of working for a young, fast growing, ever evolving, purpose-driven business than for a large corporation.Application processThis position is managed by our partner, Climate17. Seismic and Climate17 are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.Please email a copy of your CV and some brief reasons why this role is a fit for you to: Seismic@climate17.coIf you are a 3rd party organization or recruitment company, we ask that you refrain from contacting Seismic or Climate17 about this vacancy.About Climate17Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.....Read more...
Job Description:
We are working on an exciting opportunity for a Transfer Agency Operations Manager join the team at an investment firm based in Edinburgh. In this role, you will oversee and manage the team in the delivery of processes and controls within the Operations team.
Skills/Experience:
Proven experience in leading and managing a high performing team.
Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver work to a high standard of accuracy.
Knowledge and understanding of the relevant regulatory environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Ability to demonstrate a risk focus and understand the importance of identifying potential risks and of reporting risks to management and other relevant parties.
Experience in producing MI and regular reporting.
Understanding of a risk-based approach to internal control.
Core Responsibilities:
Day to day management of the team covering Transfer Agency Oversight activities.
Oversee and manage the team in the execution of operations activities including, but not limited to:
Daily investor & fund flow reporting
General Transfer Agency oversight activities
CASS oversight related activities including daily reconciliations, CMAR reporting, CASS breach oversight, MI reporting, CASS policy oversight
Complaint handling & oversight – ensuring regulatory requirements are met in the management of client complaints.
Preparation of regulatory returns related to activities completed by or overseen by the Operations team
Oversight of retail client AML & KYC documentation and processing
Reporting and management information
Trend Analysis
Other Operations related activity
Responsible for the supervision, resource planning, training & development and succession planning of the team.
Act as the initial escalation point for the team and other departments when required.
Support departmental projects as required.
Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders.
Ensure that effective controls and governance is in place.
Continuous process improvement.
Delivery of key management and reporting information.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15900
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
We have a great new role for one of our leading asset managers to lead a small specialist team. With expertise across the middle office and/or back office field you will be an experienced people manager, accomplished in training, developing and mentoring the team.
This is a permanent role and will require 3 days in the Edinburgh office.
Skills/Experience:
Ability to lead a high performing team.
Demonstrable technical knowledge across a range of investment instruments, fund types and products – experience of closed end funds and/or off shore funds beneficial.
Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver work to a high standard of accuracy.
Knowledge and understanding of the relevant regulatory environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Ability to demonstrate a risk focus and understand the importance of identifying potential risks and of reporting risks to management and other relevant parties.
Experience in producing MI and regular reporting.
Understanding of a risk-based approach to internal control.
Core Responsibilities:
Day to day management of the team covering Middle Office and Back Office operations oversight activities.
Oversee and manage the team in the execution of operations activities including, but not limited to:
Supporting the trade life cycle across equities, bonds, foreign exchange and derivatives
NAV oversight related tasks including fair value pricing & swing pricing
Daily monitoring of cash and stock/cash reconciliation breaks
Corporate actions management
Daily fund flow reporting
Segregate mandate flow management, oversight and reporting
Invoice review and validation controls
Custody Market openings and documentation
Preparation of regulatory returns related to activities completed by or overseen by the
Operations team
Reporting and management information
Trend Analysis
Other Operations related activity
Responsible for the supervision, resource planning, training & development and succession planning of the team.
Act as the initial escalation point for the team and other departments when required
Support departmental projects as required
Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders
Ensure that effective controls and governance is in place
Continuous process improvement
Delivery of key management and reporting information
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15899
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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