Client Manager, Wholesale Trustee - Perpetual Corporate Trust | Sydney, AU

Job Description

Client Manager, Wholesale Trustee - Perpetual Corporate Trust An exciting opportunity to be part of the wider Managed Funds Services within Perpetual Corporate Trust. As Client Manager you will be responsible for managing all aspects of a portfolio of clients in order to build and maintain effective client relationships in a manner that complies with the law, scheme/trust documentation, regulatory framework, Perpetual policies and procedures and applicable industry practice to ensure superior client service. About the role Ensure delivery of service and operational excellence in activities in accordance with Perpetual policies. Manage Client Relationships across clients including maintaining client relationship plans & conducting regular client visits. Ensure all regulatory lodgements (annual financial statements, tax returns and annual distributions) are completed at year end in a timely manner in accordance with Perpetual policies and procedures. Assist Senior Manager and Senior Client Manager to ensure compliance is managed appropriately in accordance with compliance plan controls. Assist Governance & Oversight Manager in monitoring service providers including investment managers, custodians and administrators. Assist with the on-boarding and integration of new business. Manage the off-boarding of schemes that are winding up. Develop & maintain operational relationships with key service providers. Maintain and manage the compliance system, ClientConnect, for assigned schemes. Present at the Board and Compliance Committee meetings as and when required. Manage and oversee the billing for assigned clients. Review regular reports provided by each client for compliance with scheme/trust reporting and disclosure requirements. Escalate any legal/regulatory red flags to senior members of the Client Management Team. Assist Senior Manager and Governance & Oversight Manager with annual compliance plan audit and any other risk or regulatory related audit or review. About you Minimum 5 years' experience in Financial Services or related experience with at least 3 years financial operations experience. Excellent client management skills and relationship management experience. Strong Knowledge of fund structures and experience within the managed funds industry (including custody, fund administration, registry, audit, investment operations). Prior experience within commercial property, corporate banking, accounting or tax highly desirable. Experience reviewing and understanding legal documents including trust deeds, loan/security documents and service provider agreements. An ability to handle time pressure, difficult client calls, agility around negotiating with counterparties. Strong process management skills and ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks. Strong attention to detail. Employee benefits Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year. An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing. Access to LinkedIn learning, study support and commitment to supporting professional development. We have partnered with Jawun for over 10 years supporting regional Indigenous organisations. Diversity and inclusion WGEA Employer of Choice for gender equality since 2018. Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy. A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change. We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr