Trainee Fund Administrator (Internship)

Ocorian is a global leader in corporate and fiduciary services, fund administration and capital markets. Wherever our clients hold financial interests, or however they are structured, we provide compliant, tailored solutions that are individual to their needs.

We manage over 17,000 structures for 8000+ clients with a global footprint operating from 18 locations. Our scale offers all our people great opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills and to progress their careers.

Purpose of the role

To provide support and assistance to a team of fund administrators in the provision of professional fund administration services to a variety of entities for which Ocorian Services Limited provides service and at all times comply with the Policies and Procedures of Ocorian.

Main Responsibilities

• To provide assistance to the fund administrators in the administration of funds and other entities.
• To become familiar with the terms of all relevant Instruments and Agreements relating to the entities under the administration of Ocorian.
• When required, to ensure the tax status of the entities are observed with the timely completion of tax returns and the payment of any notified tax liability.
• To deal with incoming correspondence expeditiously. Reference should be made to the relevant supervisor where the demands of the correspondence exceed capabilities.
• To prepare detailed attendance notes of any telephone communication and circulate to relevant members of staff.
• When required, to prepare minutes and other meeting documents.
• To take responsibility, under supervision, for being the immediate point of contact on allocated cases.
• To assist with the overseeing of the maintenance of the accounting records and preparation of annual accounts where this forms part of the services provided by Ocorian, where appropriate, through effective liaison with the Client Accounting Solutions team.
• To assist with the billing process, reviewing billing proformas/draft invoices where appropriate, at established frequencies and to discuss these with the Manager/Director prior to processing.
• Ensure that database records and statutory records are maintained and updated.
• To monitor the aged debt position of matters under administration and to liaise with the Accounts Department and Directors to ensure that a tight control is maintained over the value and length of aged debts.
• When required, to undertake periodic reviews of clients' matters in accordance with the timetable set by the Director.
• To escalate any issues/risks arising promptly to the Manager/Directors where appropriate.
• To ensure a basic awareness and understanding of local Regulatory requirements.
• To carry out any function/activity reasonably required by the Manager, Management Team or Directors from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Educated to A level or degree standard.
• Strong IT skills.
• No funds/trust experience necessary but previous office experience would be an advantage.
• Good communication skills (written and spoken English).

Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills to develop close working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Flexibility, energy and enthusiasm.
• A solution driven attitude to problems.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work methodically and accurately.
• Team spirit.

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.