HAYS Poland

<b>FOR OUR CLIENT - LEADER OF INVESTMENT BANKING</b>
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Lead Representative, Fund/Client Accounting - Recon to join our Fund Accounting team. This role is located in Wroclaw, Poland. The mode of work – hybrid.The Lead Representative, Fund/Client Accounting - Recon is primarily responsible for providing reconciliation services in respect of the client’s collective investment portfolios including cash, asset & exchange traded derivative reconciliations. Responsibility is also held for the delivery of ad hoc client service deliveries and assisting with the training/mentoring of Senior Accountants.
Overall responsibility (overview of the role):The Lead Representative is responsible for ensuring the timely review of cash & asset reconciliations against intraday deadlines adhering to the Bank’s best practices, departmental procedures & objectives.The role offers a variety of duties and responsibilities including exposure to and reconciliation review of complex market instruments and their associated trading, corporate action, dividend, interest, expense & derivative payment activities amongst others.
This role may involve organising the workflow, training and development and management of a small team engaged in supporting the Recon Team.
Investigating and resolving queries through the use of internal & external systems with liaison with both internal & external parties whilst acting as an escalation point for the team.
The Lead Representative understands the processes, controls, procedures and systems operating within the team and will be proficient in carrying out designated functions and performs duties to a high standard, ensuring accurate and timely services to other teams and clients.
<b>In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:</b>

• Review of cash & asset reconciliations for the client’s collective investment portfolios ensuring timely and accurate delivery to agreed timetables and SLA standards whilst ensuring compliance with appropriate Reconciliation standards.
• Core work includes reviewing completed team accounting and custody positional & transactional movement reconciliations using internal/external systems, review of supporting documentation.
• Act as escalation point & liaise with appropriate external and internal parties to resolve reconciliation discrepancies.
• Be aware of the risks of team operations and deliverables and ensure required controls maintained and procedures complied with.
• Delivering Training, identifying training & development needs in others & coordinating training.
• Supporting the team Manager with successful management of the team and delivering of department strategy.
• Other project work and ad-hoc tasks as required.

<b>To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:</b>

• At least 2 years of experience, preferably in finance related area
• Good understanding of the different securities available in the market – bonds, equities, derivatives – and market events (e.g. corporate actions) are preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or the equivalent combination of education and experience would be beneficial.
• Strong financial knowledge, especially relating to the financial instruments
• Attention to details and problem solving skills.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Computer literate and good level of Excel skills and ability to adapt to new systems.
• Being well organized at work
• Analytical skills
• Responsibility for your tasks, timeliness and reliability
• Nice to have: Advanced Excel knowledge, including VBA

<b>Our offer:</b>

• Full time contract of employment
• City Centre locations close to main railway station and flexible working arrangements
• Flexible benefits package, including life and medical insurance, health screening, fitness discount programme, employee assistance program
• Award-winning Wellbeing Program supporting you with your unique health and wellbeing needs
• Pension scheme
• On-site childcare and a parental buddy programme
• Exciting opportunities for career and global mobility
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Employee Referral Program
• Recognition programmes