At Aztec, we’re committed to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to grow. We know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthen our business and we welcome applications from all individuals. So, if your experience doesn’t exactly match with every part of the job description, but you are excited about the role, we would still like to hear from you. If you are passionate, curious, innovative and data driven, you could still be a good fit.

About the role:
 

As a Senior Associate , you will be responsible for developing your expertise, building meaningful relationships and taking ownership for outcomes. This will be achieved through growing subject matter expertise, contributing to process improvements and offering insights based on experience. You will be open-minded and embrace change whilst valuing diverse perspectives and channelling a 'can-do' attitude. You will support business and people growth, contributing towards team initiatives and mentoring newer team members, to enable Aztec's future ambitions.

Key Role Responsibilities:
• Assume responsibility for monitoring all cash flows passing through the fund platform following the given procedures
• Assume responsibility for the safe keeping of fund assets, whether through custody or more general verification of ownership

• Identify, investigate and escalate regulatory breaches, exceptions and operational issues

• Act as a key point of contact for a portfolio of clients, AIFMs, fund administrators and auditors

• Support audit confirmation processes and regulatory deliverables
• Oversee the proper operation of the fund platform, implementing a number of ex post controls and checks to achieve it
• In conjunction with the direct line Manager, ensure that the depositary services department complies with all legal and regulatory requirements

• Coach, train and mentor junior members of the Depositary team

• Act as a higher authority on internal and external day-to-day queries
• Take responsibility for providing oversight and monitoring, including transaction reviews and documentation collection process
• Act as a 4-eyes level of review on depositary matters, ensuring Aztec policy and professional guidelines are adhered to and that a professional quality service is provided to clients and outside contacts

We understand that everyone has different needs, and that’s why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. In addition to a competitive salary, here are some examples of the benefits that we may offer for our permanent roles:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance, including eye care
• Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
• Worldwide travel insurance
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• On-site parking