Fund Service Analyst

Job Title: Fund Service Analyst
Location: Dublin (5x days on-site per week)
Salary/Rate: Euros300 - 500 per day (TBD)
Start Date: April
Job Type: Initial 6 month contract

Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Fund Service Analyst to join their asset management client in Dublin.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives
The Fund Services Analyst role sits within the Fund Services function and is responsible for the oversight and control of outsourced fund administration activities across a range of fund structures. The role focuses on operational oversight, regulatory and board reporting, service provider management, and the delivery of fund changes and projects. It is a key point of contact between internal stakeholders and external service providers, ensuring regulatory compliance, data accuracy, and timely delivery against internal and external deadlines.

• Day-to-day oversight of third-party service providers including Fund Administrators, Custodians, Investment Managers and Distributors, ensuring effective controls and issue resolution.
• Review, challenge and validation of fund data and selected NAV controls, including monitoring service levels and escalation of operational incidents.
• Coordination and oversight of fund life cycle events such as fund launches, mergers, restructures and onboarding of new investment managers.
• Preparation, review and contribution to regulatory, operational and board reporting including AIFMD, EMT, PRIIPs KID, COVIP and audited financial statements.
• Participation in service provider reviews, monitoring contractual arrangements, and supporting wider strategic initiatives such as system migrations and data reengineering projects.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in the funds industry, ideally within fund administration, fund accounting or a similar operational oversight role.
• Strong knowledge of fund structures, fund administration, custody, transfer agency processes and regulatory requirements across UCITS and AIFs.
• Experience producing or reviewing regulatory, financial and operational reporting, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve issues efficiently and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with Power BI, SQL or data analytics experience considered an advantage.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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