
Custody & Administration Officer
Lonsec
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Sydney • Australia
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About the role
- Execute day-to-day custodial and administrative functions relating to the IP Direct custodial MDA service
- Perform daily custody asset reconciliations (books and records management)
- Administer settlement processes with fund managers, brokers, and custodians
- Process asset transfers (in and out) and corporate actions
- Process income, foreign exchange, managed fund execution, and other investment administration tasks
- Prepare, calculate, and reconcile monthly fees
- Maintain internal systems and procedures relating to custody and administration functions
- Ensure all investment administration tasks are completed accurately and within required timeframes
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Economics or similar, with a strong aptitude for financial services
- 2–3 years’ experience in a similar portfolio administration or custody role within financial services
- Experience in Managed Accounts and exposure to the SS&C suite of technology products is highly regarded
- Experience working within an operational team delivering investment solutions
- Strong attention to detail, particularly in data analysis and management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet multiple deadlines
- Proactive, reliable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
- High level of integrity and commitment to compliance with industry regulations.
Benefits
- Ongoing flexible working arrangements
- Family friendly work-life balance
- Genuinely open and supportive culture with an approachable executive team
- Ongoing training and professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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