Overview
Bring your ideas. Make history.
BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the “bank of banks” - 97% of the world’s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.
With over 238 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Associate - Trustee & Depositary to join our Trustee & Depositary team. This role is located in Cork/Dublin
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
Manage and grow Depositary client relationships ensuring strong client feedback
Schedule and run regular Depositary client meetings and attend all client board meetings and service review meetings as required. Present Depositary reports and updates as required.
Appraise clients regarding regulatory developments which impact on the Depositary role and share perspectives and thought leadership.
Work collaboratively with clients and their legal advisors to support fund developments and fund governance requirements
Work with sales and relationship management to secure new Depositary business from new and existing clients.
Ensure all Depositary client deliverables including monthly designated person reporting and quarterly board reporting are delivered on time and to a best-in-class standard
Support all client funds launch and fund change projects providing relevant Depositary inputs.
Manage the on-boarding of new business.
Lead important Depositary oversight reviews such as reviews of in-specie transfers, fund mergers, fund closures and out-conversions
Work with Depositary oversight teams to review breaches and errors and to ensure appropriate steps are taken to rectify
Prepare Central Bank of Ireland filings in respect of material errors and breaches
Provide inputs to reviews undertaken by Regulators, External auditors and internal stakeholders including the second and third lines of defence
Manage client due diligence visits
Manager RFP responses and support new business / sales presentations from the Depositary team
Manage work and client allocation within the Depositary client management team
Input and report to the Depositary governance forums as required
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
Professional qualification in Accountancy / legal disciplines desirable
Third level qualification to at least degree level preferably in business/legal related discipline.
PC Literacy & Ability to operate Depositary and Fund Administration Systems
Self-motivation with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues to the satisfaction of clients.
Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
Proactive, focused attitude towards work and an ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Flexible mindset with the ability to manage multiple client relationships and the ability to provide cross cover for clients managed by other team members
Minimum of 5 years relevant Trustee experience would be advantageous.
Strong knowledge and understanding of the Investment Funds Industry
May suit someone coming form a professional services background entering the industry
At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion
Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI)
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score
100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’
Our Benefits:
BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
Employer Description:
For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.
