Funds Specialist - Accounts and SSI Data

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 62

countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Funds Specialist - Accounts and SSI Data.

Why join us?

Processing Static Data set up and Application support (Maker / Checker Activity). Dealing with other functional areas within Markets Securities Services Operations, Vendors and other HSBC IT functions to ensure proper and timely response and update is provided to internal business users and clients on all requests.

The Opportunity:

This is a role in the niche Funds team for processing static changes like fund set ups, amendment and other miscellaneous tasks on multiple platforms such as GTAP, J2EE, PRS, SEI Insight, MFGI, Multifonds, Geneva , ICON, pControl, FDW, Markit and XSP etc. across different locations within agreed timelines and SLA to avoid client and regulatory impact.

In this role, you will:

Impact on the Business/Function

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all static data activities.
• Maintain and update static data and related information within agreed standards.
• Escalate instances that do not comply with the PLA and take necessary preventive / corrective actions to avoid future occurrences.
• Monitor and following up on all outstanding issues and other functional duties relating to Production support when assigned
• Provide analysis to business location and vendors as the first line support for all issues received and implementing methodologies to improve First time resolutions.
• Participate in the re-engineering and processes improvement initiatives and taking lead in Compliance & Audit checks.
• Creating MI reports for different jurisdictions related to processing within agreed timeframe.
• Maintaining or improving the daily processing rate and reducing error rate

Customers / Stakeholders

• The role requires a firm understanding of the FOF Custody platform – AFS Access.
• The role requires a firm understanding of the TA platform – FCIS and MFGI & J2EE.
• The role requires a firm understanding of the A & V platform – ICON, Geneva and Multifonds
• Through interaction with resources at Business Partner locations when instructed.
• Assisting in the development of CQI and best practice processes and related reporting.
• Build robust and open business relationships with stakeholders and Keep abreast with industry initiatives.

Leadership & Teamwork

• As a Funds Specialist, the individual will need to groom herself / himself to be able to take decisions on her / his own.
• Be proactive and take ownership for the responsibilities given. Also team work plays an important part, as he/she needs to work with the other Support Analysts.
• Participate in the continuous evolution of staff training program.
• Provide training to new staff joining and ongoing training to existing staff as a section coach

Operational Effectiveness & Control

• Maintain HSBC internal control standards and support internal/external reviews including the timely implementation of audit points.
• Continually assess the risks inherent in department processes and procedures.
• Identify and put forth ideas for enhancements in existing process.
• Perform any additional responsibilities that may be required by the Line Manager.
• Complete all Mandatory training within timelines and participate in the continuous evolution of staff training program
• By participating in an open environment that will encourage ownership of issues.

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Must be able to work independently and within a team and manage peak periods of high demand.
• Ability / flexibility to work in different shifts.
• Will be expected to maintain HSBC internal control standards, including the timely implementation of internal and
• External audit points, together with any issues raised by external regulators.
• Responsible for the implementation of Group Compliance Policy as is applicable to this role.
• Must be aware of the Operational Risk scenario associated with this role and to ensure that all actions performed take into account the likelihood of operational risk occurring.
• Computer literate with particular aptitude for word and excel
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Good oral and written skills in English.
• Good time management.
• Quick learning ability
• Display high energy levels at the workplace.
• Able to work under pressure

Candidate with less relevant experience or skills may be offered a lower Global Career Band than stated above.

Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritised.

The chosen candidate for this role will be required to undergo enhanced vetting. Subject to local laws, this will require the individual to satisfactorily pass a series of additional checks as part of the recruitment process and on an ongoing basis, if appointed to the role. HSBC Group reserves its position with regard to any steps which it may take in relation to any material adverse findings which arise either when the checks are originally completed, and/or if relevant, on an ongoing basis. For more information about the enhanced vetting for this role please contact the recruiter for this role.

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