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:
 

Reports to Depositary Manager

The purpose of this position is to carry out routine day-to-day functions of the Aztec Group Depositary services offering.

Key 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

• 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

• Act as a higher authority on internal and external day-to-day queries

• Support direct line Manager on delegated tasks (Billing, onboarding, etc)

• 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

• Prepare KPI reporting and present it in Board meetings

• Supervise and assist in the training and development of more junior staff

• Actively participate to establish and refine operating procedures relating to the depositary services offering in collaboration with direct line Manager

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

• Sound technical knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy and bespoke on the job training)

• Computer literacy, word processing and spread sheet skills are essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts

• An eye for detail and good degree of initiative with an ability to provide commercial, risk sensitive solutions for clients

• A willingness to read and interpret domestic and EU regulations and legislation is desirable

• Experience of day to day supervision of at least one employee coupled with a desire to develop responsibilities within the people management arena

• Experience of responsibility for a client relationship or a significant part of a major client relationship is also essential

We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.

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