Assistant Manager Depositary Global Exposure Hybrid Setup

Company Description

ABOUT IQ-EQ

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

A technical expert position responsible for providing specialized knowledge in depositary services without supervisory duties. This role ensures quality standards, reviews complex matters, and serves as a technical resource and a subject matter expert while implementing best practices across depositary operations.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for depositary services, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Review and oversee complex depositary matters, critical documentation, and escalated client issues to ensure accuracy, quality, and risk mitigation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating effectively to support operational objectives and client outcomes.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, develop operational procedures, and drive the implementation of best practices to enhance efficiency and control frameworks.
• Support organizational excellence through technical guidance, quality monitoring, and contributions to global training and knowledge-sharing programs.
  
  

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as HMO coverage on your Day 1 with 2 dependents covered and group life and accident insurance
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 26 days paid leave (subject to change due to the job level of the position)
• Hybrid working arrangement: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, Economics, or a related field; professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or equivalent are a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in depositary/custody operations, fund administration, audit, or other financial services environments.
• Strong knowledge of depositary regulations, compliance requirements, and operational risk management standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in handling complex depositary activities, including documentation review, stakeholder engagement, and quality oversight.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency, and implementing best practices within control frameworks.