Depository Operations Analyst

Overview

Our client is seeking a Depositary Operations Analyst to join its Dublin team on a contract basis. This role sits within a client-facing function responsible for ensuring investment funds operate in line with regulatory requirements and fund documentation.

This opportunity is well suited to candidates with depositary experience, particularly those with exposure to investment restrictions and breaches monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

Investment & Compliance Monitoring

* Complete investment and borrowing limit checks
* Perform investment restriction and leverage reviews
* Monitor monthly investment manager confirmations (including VaR)
* Maintain and update the regulatory breaches register
* Respond promptly to internal and client queries

Data Management & MI Reporting

* Support the production of management information (MI) and risk reporting
* Monitor and complete fund risk assessment reporting

Client, Board & Regulatory Reporting

* Assist with quarterly board reporting and monthly client reporting
* Deliver client reporting within agreed deadlines
* Support internal risk reporting processes
* Assist with regulatory submissions to the Central Bank of Ireland
* Issue standard regulatory correspondence
* Support audit processes including confirmation letters and holdings schedules

Additional Duties

* Contribute to the development and enhancement of team procedures
* Escalate issues to management in a timely manner
* Support broader depositary operations activities

Required Skills

* Ability to work effectively in a multi-team environment
* Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
* Self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative
* Solid understanding of fund structures, including complex asset types
* Knowledge of depositary/trustee regulations (Irish funds highly desirable)
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Experience with fund accounting or transfer agency systems (advantageous)

Experience & Background

* Third-level qualification (or equivalent professional studies)
* Experience within financial services
* Depositary experience strongly preferred
* Exposure to investment restrictions and breaches monitoring highly desirable
* Experience with Irish or Luxembourg funds is beneficial