St. James's Place (SJP) works in partnership to plan, grow and protect our clients' financial futures. We deliver personalised, face-to-face financial advice to our clients, who trust us to manage their money to reach their goals. We provide this service via the Partnership, a network of qualified, expert advisors. We put financial wellbeing and responsible business choices at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the value of difference and know that diverse teams can help us problem solve and innovate for clients.
We look for people to join SJP to make an impact and to contribute to our culture which is based around long-term relationships, doing the right thing, and being the best version of ourselves.
Location: Dublin
Workplace Type: On-Site
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Associate
What you'll be doing: Supporting the Head of Fund Operations in the governance and oversight of funds used within the SJP Ireland unit-linked and portfolio bond products Fulfil the role of Fund Operations Analyst for St. James's Place International plc working closely with outsourced service providers which are both external and internal SJP companies Complete the daily oversight of the outsourced fund administration and unit pricing activities through liaison with Third Party Administrators and Fund Managers. Processing and reconciliation of cash payments for rebates on unit linked funds Involved in the oversight of investment accounting & custodian activities for unit linked and portfolio bond products Maintain and develop procedures and processes in place within each outsourced provider Report production for governance meetings Reconciliation and oversight of unit linked fund charges, including facilitating transfers Ensure fund reviews connected to Portfolio Bonds follow internal and HMRC requirements Ensure appropriate operational controls are in place, paying particular attention to the guiding principles of Policyholder Reasonable Expectations and Treating Customers Fairly Contribute to the wider development of St. James's Place, including support for specific projects and reporting obligations Who we're looking for: The ideal candidate is likely to have some previous unit pricing or investment accounting experience which may include knowledge of unit linked insurance products. Otherwise, previous experience in Funds Administration within Financial Services would be highly desirable.
You will have excellent numerical & analytical skills who takes a pro-active approach to problem solving. You will place importance on accuracy with high levels of attention to detail. You will have strong organisation and prioritisation skills with a flexible & collaborative can-do attitude. A self-starter who can take the initiative with excellent communication skills.
What's in it for you? Private Medical paid for by Company. Meaningful protection benefits with real value, such as 10X life cover, PHI, and critical illness. Non-Contributory Pension – 10% (increasing with length of service up to 15%) with further pension matching. Parental leave – 6 months full pay 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on full-time equivalent) with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days holiday *Not applicable to Fixed-Term Contracts (standard uplift applies in lieu of the protection benefits)
Flexible Working We know that everyone works best in different ways, at different times and in different environments. We have introduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-time work, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours. Our people are encouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle, so please ask the question and start a conversation!
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience, please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all. If you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at ******
What's next? Our team will be in touch. As a business regulated by the FCA, we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.
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