Senior Investment Specialist

We are seeking a skilled individual to join our investments team. This role will be based in Mumbai and involves working on site at least three days a week.

This is a hybrid position that requires a lead specialist for the Mumbai team to support their day-to-day responsibilities, liaising with external stakeholders, and developing process improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.

• Act as lead specialist for the Mumbai team to support their day-to-day responsibilities.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as fund administrators, investment managers, and auditors.
• Develop and drive process improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Play an important role in a new team, working closely with colleagues in other locations.
• Review financial statements and fund reports.
• Execute investor capital calls and distributions.
• Support the audit of the funds.
• Have a strong risk focus with emphasis on building processes that are controlled and an oversight model that is proactive and robust.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date maintenance of supporting procedures and be responsible for onboarding and refresher training for team members.
• Be able to research investment regulations and fund structures, interpret key points as they apply to the business, and summarise in a clear and concise manner to aid training and development of the team.
• Be able to cover work items for team members during times of absence.
• Challenge and encourage team members to challenge existing processes to ensure value-added and remove inefficiencies in processes.
• Lead all reporting (including regulatory and expense reporting), regulator filings, and oversight responsibilities while ensuring compliance deadlines and internal SLAs are met.
• Ensure sufficient scrutiny and reconciliation of service provider calculations as part of oversight processes to identify issues and errors.
• Support the NAV monitoring process for the Dublin team.
• Support exception reporting for cash breaks, position breaks, pricing, trade settlements, etc.
• Support the Financial Statement audit process.
• Monitor delivery timelines and ensure deadlines are met.
• Execute and oversee responsibilities of the teams in line with SLAs and agreed KPIs.
• Support the advancement of the Operating Model as we adapt to the needs of new client types.

Requirements

• Funds or Asset Management experience within a leading Asset Manager or Administrator (minimum 6 years' experience) with an understanding of core Fund Operations, including Fund Accounting, Middle Office, and Transfer Agency.
• Practical experience and knowledge of various asset classes, including securities, loans, derivatives, and pooled funds.
• Experience in Private Markets/Private Equity Fund accounting.
• Proactivity and desire to see things done efficiently via a 'right first time' approach.
• Results-focused with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Strong academic background in Accounting/Finance/Economics or related field essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to communicate complex issues in a simple and coherent manner.
• Strong IT skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) & strong aptitude for learning and adapting to new technologies.
• Strong project management skills desirable.

Why Join Our Team?

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment, aiming to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion, and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We aim to foster a collaborative and supportive workplace, encouraging open communication and teamwork. If you are a motivated and driven individual looking to develop your skills and advance your career, we invite you to join our team.