Role Description

FNZ is an asset custodian. This means we hold client assets in our names as nominee and are responsible for the administration of those assets.

The position is located within the Investment Operations division of FNZ and has the responsibility for the management and maintenance of the Pricing Control function.

This includes control pricing functions related to Managed Funds, ETF, Equity and Fixed Income instruments on FNZs platforms across the APAC region. The instrument universe includes New Zealand, Australian and international markets.

The role also involves accurate setup of any new trading instruments on FNZ platforms along with the ongoing maintenance of these instruments which includes exception reporting and various daily pricing control checks.

Specific Role Responsibilities

Ensure that pricing for Managed Funds, ETF, Equity and Fixed Income products in FNZ platforms are true and accurate.

Ensure instruments are setup accurately for reporting, trading and valuation in a timely manner.

Ensure instrument maintenance, including exception reporting and instrument controls are conducted regularly.

Ensure that any untimely, inconsistent and potentially erroneous pricing issues are communicated effectively to necessary parties in a timely manner for the purpose of rapid resolution.

Establishes relationships with market data service providers, custodians, brokers and other third parties to promote the highest level of communication and operational efficiency and resolve any service level issues.

Maintain records and log issues to ensure the pricing and instrument maintenance processes are transparent to regulators and external auditors regarding risk reporting.

Prioritise to ensure all tasks are completed on time and within agreed Operational deadlines and client contractual requirements.

Support operational staff to ensure that the highest possible KPI targets are achieved.

Undertake any other projects/tasks as may reasonably be required to facilitate the smooth operation of the company.

Update and maintain procedures and check lists as required.

Participate in the team’s contribution to project work which may involve the roll out of new business or user acceptance testing for enhancements to our back office systems or working with management and other team members to enhance processes for greater efficiencies and controls within the business.

Performance Assessment

Internal Process/Control

• Completes tasks accurately, completely and to agreed deadlines/ targets (KPI’s) according to the standards and procedures outlined.
• Ensures that outputs meet required standards and the needs of internal and external clients.
• Adheres to all compliance standards including the use of the breaches register, complete and up to date written procedures on Product & Pricing processes and adequate controls over these processes. This also involves following the escalation policy.

Client

Ensures FNZ clients are highly satisfied by consistently dealing with them professionally and by maintaining green KPI’s and good client scorecard ratings

Ensures internal clients are satisfied by being an excellent team player, assisting colleagues when necessary.

Establish relationships with market data service providers, custodians, brokers and other third parties to promote the highest level of communication and operational efficiency and resolve any service level issues.

Financial/Costs

Ensure increased efficiencies with the Team operating off the same, up to date, information.

Participate in Operational projects to increase revenue and decrease costs.

Experience required

• Tertiary Qualification
• Experience in Financial Operations is preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite experience especially Excel 2003/2007 (Outlook, SQL)
• Attitude to execute, deliver and succeed
• High attention to detail
• Proven communications skills
• Ability to solve Financial Market and IT System issues
• Enthusiastic and able to perform role autonomously while being a team player and contributing to the overall success of the team and wider business
• Proven project delivery

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back. 

We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution. 

We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.5 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).

Together with our customers, we help over 20 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.