Trainee Fund Administrator (Student Year-long Placement)

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices. 

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian. 

Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise. 

Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients. 

Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines. 

What’s In It For You 

• Competitive salary  
• Private Pension Plan fully paid by the company after probation
• Private medical insurance with Catastrophe cover fully paid by the company
• Employee recognition program and spot bonuses

Purpose of the job 

The post holder will report to a Fund Administration Manager and will assist an experienced Fund Administration team in the day to day operation and servicing of the Company’s clients, while growing their understanding of Ocorian’s business goals and activities. 

Main responsibilities 

• To develop a good understanding of our Clients and the services provided by the Fund Administration team 
• To deliver excellent client service at all times, with guidance from the Fund Administration Manager and team colleagues 
• To assist with the operation of bank accounts on behalf of the fund and other entities in accordance with agreed control procedures an authority limits 
• To arrange timely payment of all invoices, fees and expenses payable, in accordance with agreed control procedures and budgets 
• To monitor bank accounts to ensure successful payments and promptly notify the Fund Administration Manager of any difficulties or delays 
• To input VAT returns for review prior to submission to HMRC 
• To conduct due diligence checks on new suppliers which includes verifying existence, conducting call backs to independently verify bank details and conducting third party checks through our screening system 
• To assist with anti-money laundering (AML) and customer due diligence (CDD) checks as part of new fund onboardings, to verify the customer’s identity and assess their risk profile 
• To accurately and diligently maintain customer data in line with agreed procedures 
• And any other such duties that might be reasonably required for this role 

Knowledge, skills and experience 

• Excellent attention to detail to avoid errors and discrepancies 
• Excellent organisational and planning skills 
• A strong academic background 
• Professionalism and ability to interact with colleagues and clients at all levels 

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.  These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected].

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.