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Job Purpose:
A Unit Linked Fund Services Analyst is sought by a leading Life Assurance organisation based in the south of the island. The role holder will deliver the technical content, systems changes, and impact analysis for the ongoing operation of company investment funds.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver the fund events process according to approved guidelines
Support the business in delivery of new fund launches, changes, and closures
Deliver targeted impact assessments and change requirements to appropriate business units
Liaise with outsourced vendors, custodians, and contractors to ensure regular fund information is correctly reflected and updated
Skills & Experience:
Previous experience in a similar role within Life Assurance is highly preferred
An investment management qualification (CISI) would be advantageous
Knowledge of investment markets and regularity regimes
Hours & Benefits:
Full time business hours (35 hours p/w); Salary commensurate with relevant skills and experience; Full company benefits package
Job Purpose:
Rebate Manager to join the Fund and Investment Team of an International Life organisation to provide and implement a robust control environment to ensure the Company receives the rebates that it is owed from both its Unit Linked mirror fund range, as well as its direct holdings.
Key Responsibilities:
Paying rebates, in order to calculate the rebates owed to the Company
Building and maintaining a control to monitor and track the levels of rebates that should be received from each fund and fund manager
Reconciling the level of rebates received into the company bank accounts against those expected
Identifying levels of rebates which are not as expected and taking responsibility to contact the fund managers directly by phone to discuss the levels of rebates received to resolve any gaps
Regular production of Rebates Management Information (MI) statistics in order to display to senior management the positive progress being made
Skills & Experience:
A minimum of 3 years in a similar Funds/ Investments position
Technical knowledge and understanding of all areas of fund ranges and asset types with an understanding of the risks faced within an investment environment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues in an easily understood manner
An Investment Management qualification is desirable
Hours & Benefits:
Standard working hours 9am -5pm -35 hour work week
Competitive Salary and benefits package with onsite car parking
Job Purpose:
An Investment Analyst is sought by a leading Life Assurance organisation based in the south of the island. The successful applicant will support the Investment Manager in executing the company investment strategy relating to their Unit Linked, Open Architecture, and Shareholder assets
Key Responsibilities:
Review the performance of unit linked funds through a combination of qualitative and quantitative methodologies
Support investment related projects
Ensure that assets held within the company's products continue to comply with local regulatory and tax requirements
Reply professionally to enquiries from distributors regarding technical aspects of investment funds
Skills & Experience:
Previous experience in technical investment role, ideally within offshore Life Assurance, is essential
An investment management qualification (CISI) would be advantageous
Experience of the international investment market, particularly in relation to alternative investments, private equity, and international stock markets
Hours & Benefits:
Full time business hours (35 hours p/w); Salary commensurate with relevant skills and experience; Full company benefits package
Job Purpose:
Investment Manager required to support the Oversight & Controls Manager in an International Life company, you will be required to execute the investment strategy and policy relating to the companies Unit Linked, Open Architecture and Shareholder assets and manage the development of the unit linked fund range with key business stakeholders
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain the Investments Governance Framework and ensure compliance with the framework in line with company Policies and Standards
Conduct a quantitative and qualitative governance program to assess ongoing performance of a range of mirror funds
Lead investment related projects and act as subject matter expert to support company initiatives and regulatory compliance
Maintain legal agreements and investment mandates governing relationships with fund houses for a range of unit linked funds
Draft, submit and present reports, management information, review papers, analysis papers, and commercial and governance proposal papers to the Friends Provident Investments Committee for approval or noting
Act as key interface with the Investment Team (Finance) and Investment Experts (Products) in delivering a proposition that meets target customer segments and distribution requirements
Skills & Experience:
3-5 years in an offshore life insurance company, investment or finance related environment (sales, investment proposition, product development, consultant liaison, portfolio management
Strong influencing, negotiation, communication & relationship skills ensuring gravitas to engage key clients and the ability articulate sophisticated funds management concepts at all levels
Ability to interpret legislation and identify opportunities and risks arising from legislative changes
Marketing skills at both written and oral level, with a proven ability to convey complex investment concepts to different audience groups, from experienced investment professionals to laypersons
Investment quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to assess fund performance to facilitate fund closure/ fund launch decision making
Hours & Benefits:
Full Time Permanent hours -35 hours per week
Market rate salary
Job Purpose:
An Insurance Technician is sought on an initial 6 month contract basis by a well-known, central Douglas-based Insurance company. The role holder will declare, close, and debit Additional Premiums; alongside assisting the wider team with efficient administration to keep the department running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities:
Declare all Additional Premiums on BoWoS and confirm to members that cover is in place
Extend cover to members
Debiting and emailing all AP documents, and closing APs
Deal with AP member queries
Skills & Experience:
A very strong graduate would be considered, though insurance experience is highly preferred
Exceptional attention to detail
Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with clients and customers
Hours & Benefits:
Full time business hours; Salary in line with relevant skills and experience
Job Purpose:
Experienced Test Analyst required to join a leading International Life Assurance on a 12 Month Contract basis. The role holder will be responsible for working with the Developers and Business Analysts to plan, document and execute robust testing in order to enhance the delivery of online and back office applications to meet strategic business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Creation of test scenarios, cases and plans for projects and individual BAU support JIRAs
Liaise with Project Team including Project Manager, Developer and Business Analyst
Coordinate and review test documentation
Take on the role of Test Lead for projects
Plan and carry out testing appropriate to the task with minimal supervision/guidance
Input and implementation to test framework and processes
Reporting of estimates, test metrics and progress updates to the Test Manager
Share test and system knowledge with others
Coordinate UAT as appropriate
Skills & Experience:
A minimum of 5 years' experience in a testing role
Business Analyst skills would be beneficial
Perform effective and comprehensive testing of software
Have excellent spoken and written communication skills
Have a comprehensive understanding of the project lifecycle with particular emphasis on testing activities
Be experienced in the specification, design and production of testing documentation
Understand the importance of logging, analysing and reporting bugs/incidents
Interact easily with users, developers and managers
Have sufficient critical faculty to assess test and development activities and suggest improvements
Hours & Benefits:
Structured working pattern- core business hours- also potential for an agile working pattern, competitive rates of pay, Douglas based
Job Purpose:
Experienced Client Accountant sought to join the Client Accounting team of an International Fiduciary Services Group in a contract capacity, potentially with a view to a permanent appointment. The role requires the preparation of accounts for a variety of company and trust structures and applicants should have previous experience and industry understanding, to work on diverse client matters.
Key Responsibilities:
The preparation of accounts for a portfolio of diverse client company and trust structures, to include property holding companies
Working as part of the Client Accounting team, managing the preparation of accounts and associated Tax and VAT matters for a range of International entities
Skills & Experience:
Previous Client Accounting experience is essential, having understanding of company and trust structures as well as experience of working to appropriate International accounting standards
Ideally part or fully qualified (ACCA/ ACA/ similar), although applicants who are qualified by experience may also be considered
Proactive approach with strong communication and organisational skills
Used to working autonomously in a busy team but with support, as needed
Hours & Benefits:
Full time, market rate salary plus benefits, with car parking available
Job Purpose:
Accounts Payable Assistant required to join an established technology company in a permanent capacity. The role holder will be responsible for working under the direction of the Group Financial Controller, the Accounts Payable Assistant will have primary responsibility for assisting with any accounts payable processes for the Group. You will have responsibility for ensuring that all purchase invoices are paid within relevant credit terms, all invoices are supported by appropriate approvals, resolving queries and reconciling supplier accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
Timely collation of all purchase invoices and personal expense claims received via various methods e.g. e-mail, online accounts, post etc.
Post purchase invoices and personal expense claims into accounting system
Match purchase invoices to approved purchase orders
Send purchase invoices out for payment approval from department heads
Assisting in preparation of weekly supplier payment run for all approved invoices, ensuring invoices are paid within credit terms
Skills & Experience:
A minimum 2 years' experience in a similar position
Experience of accounting software packages (preferably QuickBooks and/or Sage), proven ability to learn new software packages
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office products, in particular Excel
Good organisational skills with ability to multi-task and have attention to detail
Hours & Benefits:
Structured working pattern- core business hours, competitive rates of pay and comprehensive benefits package, Douglas based, parking onsite