Data Officer
- Full-time
- Department: Client Services
- Type of Hire: Permanent
Company Description
IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
• To provide a high-quality service to the Client Services Teams, helping to ensure all deliverables are met
• To assist in the client database administration, payment processing and RS package processes with your team, and conduct all work in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures.
• Obtain sound knowledge of the administration process, and develop the key skills required to become a reliable member of the team
Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for preparing work to agreed internal deadlines to the expected standard
• Knowledge of Accounting static data platform including a good understanding of use of data, and best practices for maintaining data quality.
• Knowledge of deadlines and deliverables and early escalation of issues to the GPT Supervisor
• Minimise risk to IQEQ by following procedures and checklists
• Be proactive in identifying development and training requirements
Tasks (what does the role do on a day-to-day basis)
Client Delivery
• Ensure all client queries and requests are appropriately responded to and all emails received into the team’s mailbox are actioned accurately.
• Ensure all data changes and time reporting system changes are processed accurately and delivered to required timescales
• Provide support when required for processing payments, ensuring accuracy, and are delivered to required timescale
• Establish and maintain effective lines of communication with CS Teams regarding the progress of tasks and share information with GPT colleagues
• Identify areas for improvement regarding GPT process and offer solutions • Providing support and knowledge sharing with the rest of the team
IQEQ Processes
• Accurate daily completion of the time reporting system for all tasks undertaken 2
Systems
• Understand and use best practice on Investran
• Understand and use best practice on the time reporting system
• Understand the process in setting up, gaining authorisation for, and releasing payments via the various banking systems.
Risk
• Ensure relevant procedures and checklists are adhered to and completed to minimise risk of errors
• Reports any breaches, complaints or errors to the relevant Client Services Team Accountant and Compliance officer promptly
• Assist in the preparation of error reports, identifying areas of operational risk and proposing appropriate remedial actions within 24 hours of identifying the error
Other
• Undertake any additional reasonable requests as deemed by the firm
Qualifications
Required Experience
Essential
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills
• Good academic track record
• Intermediate Word and Excel skills
• Comfortable communicating with individuals in professional manner
• Strong ownership of tasks
• Can do attitude, ability to cope with tight deadlines and working under pressure • Attention to detail • Strong team ethic
Desired
• Work experience in similar role
• Strong excel skills
• Basic Account payable/ Bank payments experience
Additional Information
At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.