Head of Depositary - Ireland

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.

Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.

Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.

Purpose of the Job

This will be a multi-faceted role covering all the operational aspects of Depositary services alongside the requirement to help develop new business opportunities and broaden the existing client base.

Main Responsibilities

• To take responsibility for being the immediate point of contact for all Dublin depository relationships.
• To consolidate the existing clients base and assume the leading role in developing the depositary activity of Ocorian.
• To act as a main contact for the CBI, being a designated person for the daily governance of the Dublin office.
• To ensure a first class depository administration service is delivered to the clients of Ocorian.
• Develop, implement and continuously develop the depositary procedures and checklists to ensure they are fit for purpose.
• Manage the ongoing development of the depositary systems used within Ocorian liaising with other jurisdictions to ensure a consistent approach to the delivery of depositary services across the Group.
• Assist with new business enquiries and if necessary, estimate budgets, prepare presentations and other useful materials for the business development team.
• Contribute to the thought leadership activity of the Ocorian group, including but not limited to writing relevant articles for publication, attending and participating on panels at industry conferences etc.
• Escalate any issues/risks arising from the fund activity of the depositary promptly to the Board of Directors, where appropriate.

• Ideally, the post holder will have completed a professional/relevant qualification to Professional Level (e.g. ACCA/ACA, ICSA).

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Ideally a minimum of 10 years or more relevant fund administration and depositary experience with a strong focus on closed ended structures investing in private equity, real estate, infrastructure, venture capital and private debt investment strategies.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding and technical knowledge of depositary services.
• Strong IT and business development skills.
• Ideally previously approved by the CBI in a similar position.

Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Highly knowledgeable of the general CBI procedures and familiar with the applicable laws and regulations.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.  These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected].

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.