Fund Operations Analyst 2

About us

Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.

Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

Job Summary: 

The role for oversees outsourced service providers to ensure that fund operations support both business and regulatory requirements, while maintaining appropriate operational controls and delivering timely reporting. The role acts as the operational owner for Taiwan onshore funds, including ETFs, overseeing outsourced providers, regulatory reporting, NAV validation, risk controls, and audit support.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Fund Validation and Reporting 

• Review the daily reasonableness of NAVs and oversee their accurate, and timely dissemination for onshore funds and ETFs.

• support distribution operations to ensure their correct execution by outsourced service providers.
• Provide back-up support for fund and ETF trade settlement instructions.
• Investigate, coordinate and resolve transaction-related issues raised by investors, distributors and institutional clients. 

• Participate in the Validating the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of operational data and reports produced by outsourced service providers.

• Ensure that internal and external operational reports are delivered accurately and within the required timeline.

2. Vendor Oversight & Performance Management

• Support oversight of custodians and service providers, assist with management of those relationships and monitor their performance to ensure appropriate controls are maintained in line with internal policies and agreed Service Level Agreements.

• Identify issues, discuss propose solutions and support continuous improvement.

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with business functions and external counterparties.

  
  

3. Audit & Regulatory Reporting

• Support audits of onshore funds and ETFs.

• Review distribution statements and financial statements.

• Support FSC on-site regulatory audits.

• Coordinate SITCA, TWSE and MOPs regulatory reporting.

• Support regulatory surveys and oversee prospectus-related activities.

• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of data to internal and external stakeholders.

• Support tax reporting for onshore funds and ETFs.

   

4. Project Support

• Support ad-hoc tasks and projects assigned by Line management.

5. Teamwork and Behaviour Excellence

• Continuous demonstration of expected behaviours and wide impact on Schroders culture.

• Delivering results through inspiring and supporting all colleagues, within team and around the firm, particularly those under pressure; generous with time and advice.

• Presents a professional, unstuffy and friendly image; considerate, tactful and diplomatic at all times.

Qualifications

• Securities Investment Trust and Consulting Professional or Senior Securities Specialist qualification.
• Experience in onshore fund operations.
• Strong knowledge of ETFs is preferred.
• Previous experience in Fund operations or a related SITE industry role.

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices for onshore funds and ETFs.
• Familiarity with industry-standard operations systems and tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage outsourced service providers and regulatory obligations.

Desirable Skills

• Proactive, adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong service-provider management and issue-resolution skills.
• Patience and resilience when working under pressure.

Responsibilities for All job roles:

Maintain up-to-date qualification to perform professional duties including regulatory required training

We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are

Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.