Description:
Schroders is a global investment manager with a rich history spanning over 200 years. Our aim is to help institutions, intermediaries, and individuals worldwide achieve their financial goals and prosper in an ever-changing world. With a presence on six continents and a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 professionals, we are committed to delivering exceptional client service and contributing to the well-being of society.
The Role
As our Custodian Manager, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Organizing Custodian Review Meetings, including preparing meeting minutes and management summaries.
- Managing service agreements with our custodians and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Handling Anti-Money Laundering/Know Your Customer (AML/KYC) requests.
- Conducting due diligence on Custodians to assess their suitability and manage associated risks.
- Verifying Custodian fee billings and coordinating internal Settlement Discipline Fees-Bookings.
- Providing support for the opening and reactivation of accounts with Transfer Agents.
- Facilitating the opening of new Custodian relationships.
- Handling the set-up and maintenance of Custodians, including managing exceptions.
- Verifying the default depository for newly opened Security Master records.
- Defining and maintaining rules for the safekeeping of assets.
- Contributing to operational clean-up projects and guiding tasks in growth initiatives, asset migrations, and consolidations.
- Assisting in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
- Reviewing and standardizing process documentation for clarity and efficiency.
- Generating monthly reports on key metrics and performance.
- Supporting and/or participating in various regulatory reporting processes (e.g., CRS, FATCA).
- Managing and updating the T24 table related to CRS Reporting.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers, and Custodians.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and characteristics:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to maintain a friendly and open attitude, encouraging collaboration and cooperation within the team and across the organization.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when necessary.
- Demonstrated sense of responsibility and proactive approach to work, ensuring independent and reliable performance.
- Self-motivated team player with a customer-focused mindset and a commitment to future-oriented solutions.