Senior Depositary Analyst at IQ-EQ in Belfast, Northern Ireland, GB

Company Description

ABOUT IQ-EQ

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. 

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. 

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities. 

Job Description

THE ROLE

As a Senior Depositary Analyst as part of the Depositary department, you will work within the Depositary team, carrying out asset verification, cash monitoring and compliance oversight for investment funds investing in private equity, real estate, infrastructure, renewable energy, forestry, and other asset classes. You will be responsible for administering and managing a portfolio of Depositary clients whilst providing oversight and support to Depositary Analysts, including, but not limited to, asset verification (primarily ensuring that each Client Fund or Fund entity has supplied sufficient information to prove good legal title over the assets it owns), cash monitoring (primarily ensuring all cash transactions are consistent with the Funds operations, and cash balances are reconciled) and compliance oversight (primarily ensuring the Client is complying with all relevant aspects of the AIFMD), understanding the AIFMD legislation and managing and building relationships with clients and other key business areas).

What you'll do

• You'll ensure each client fund or entity provides sufficient documentary evidence to verify legal title to its assets, supported by a strong understanding of legal frameworks and asset location risks.
• You'll apply in-depth knowledge of risk factors across asset classes and ensure fund cash flows align with operations, with accurate and timely cash reconciliations.
• You'll monitor and support ongoing client compliance with AIFMD requirements while managing the associated reporting process and meeting deadlines.
• You'll act as an escalation point for Depositary Analysts, setting daily priorities to ensure deliverables are achieved and risks are addressed or escalated appropriately.
• You'll take ownership of delegated responsibilities, proactively identifying improvements, suggesting new procedures, and driving efficiency within the team.

What we offer

• Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP
• Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all UK public holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave
• Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU

• You have experience working in a finance-based role within a dynamic, proactive financial services environment, with desirable knowledge of AIFMD and Depositary functions, and preferably are a qualified or part-qualified accountant.
• You bring experience with collective investment schemes, ideally including Private Equity, and are confident in reading and interpreting fund and legal documentation.
• You demonstrate a strong understanding of cash reconciliation processes and the key principles of a robust control environment and regulatory compliance.
• You are adaptable and flexible in your approach, maintaining a calm, practical mindset when working under pressure.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications and are willing to travel as required to support business and client needs.

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.