Third Party Custody Analyst 2

Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.

Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

The base

At Schroders, we're known for doing things differently. That's why we’re building a home for the ambitious in Horsham, West Sussex. You’ll get the all the benefits of being part of a world-leading asset manager. But you’ll also get the support of being part of a genuine local community. If you’re looking for opportunities that match your ambitions, you’ll find them right here in Horsham.

What you'll do

Process bookings of all transactions reported by the custodians or upon receipt of trade confirmations

Reconcile custodian data and internal system data according to defined frequency

Work through extremely high volumes, prioritise and manage workloads

Troubleshoot any discrepancy arising from transaction processing, adjusting positions where required

Document and monitor reconciliation breaks

Own assigned custodians, process data manually and via an automation tool

Ensure portfolio valuations are up to date and prices are accurate

Create and maintain client mandates, securities, accounts, FX and other instruments

Process Corporate Actions and transactions for model portfolios

Manage the team mailbox, ensuring items are allocated and processed

Maintain assigned procedure documentation and controls

Provide support to all operational and Global Wealth teams

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

Broad experience in asset or wealth management operations, specifically Securities Administration and reconciliation

Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) or equivalent

A strong attention to detail is required

Good at analysing and solving problems

Experience in using Temenos platform (T24) desirable

Experience and knowledge in Xceptor desirable

Intermediate experience of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that’ll help

Focused on clients and delivery, taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through to completion

Dedicated to your role, the success of the team and business through a proactive approach to ensure a positive client experience

Excellent time management, recognising the importance of being punctual to support team reliability and productivity

A strong collaborator and a good communicator with people skills who takes a wider interest in other activities on the team and business, offering support wherever possible

Open to feedback, receptive to change, continually looks out for team and self improvement opportunities.

Able to navigate through change and maintain an innovative culture.

We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are

Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.