ABOUT IQ-EQ
We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.
Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.
Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.
We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.
Job DescriptionTHE ROLE
As a Annex IV Reporting Analyst you will work as part of the Depositary department, you will work within the Depositary team, You will be responsible for administering and managing a portfolio of Depositary clients whilst providing oversight and support to Depositary Analysts, including, but not limited to, asset verification (primarily ensuring that each Client Fund or Fund entity has supplied sufficient information to prove good legal title over the assets it owns), cash monitoring (primarily ensuring all cash transactions are consistent with the Funds operations, and cash balances are reconciled) and compliance oversight (primarily ensuring the Client is complying with all relevant aspects of the AIFMD), understanding the AIFMD legislation and managing and building relationships with clients and other key business areas).
What you'll do
- You'll serve as the primary operational expert on Annex IV regulatory reporting, ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- You'll lead the end-to-end Annex IV reporting process, developing and maintaining robust frameworks, procedures, and controls to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- You'll collaborate with finance, risk, compliance, auditors, regulators, and stakeholders to resolve challenges, address inquiries, and improve reporting processes.
- You'll monitor regulatory updates and industry best practices, providing training and guidance while implementing changes to maintain compliance and support internal teams.
- You'll drive continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies, leading automation initiatives, optimizing reporting systems, and delivering performance insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
What we offer
- Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
- Wellbeing: additional social benesfits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP
- Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all UK public holidays
- Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave
- Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements.
About You
- You have experience with Annex IV reporting (required) and preferably a working knowledge of AIFMD, with exposure to Depositary functions and accounting qualifications (qualified or part-qualified being advantageous).
- You bring experience working with collective investment schemes, ideally including Private Equity, and are comfortable interpreting fund and legal documentation.
- You demonstrate a strong understanding of cash reconciliation processes, as well as the principles of a robust control environment and regulatory compliance.
- You are adaptable, flexible, and able to remain calm, practical, and effective when working under pressure.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications and are willing to travel as required to support business needs.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.
There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.
Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.
We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.
