Associate - Fund Administration (Investor Services)

**Hello**

The world is a mess right now. So, we’re shaking it up even more - in a good way - and specifically in the financial fund management and admin service space. Just the words “finance” and “admin” sound pre-historic. But we’re adding faster thinking, intuitive tech and a great people touch to a field that’s been a bit sluggish of late. In short, Catalyst finds new ways to give clients what they really need, when they need it and in a way that is so simple and obvious - they didn’t even know how much they needed it until they met us.

**Catalyst at a glance**

What: A high-tech, people-first, data-driven, digital fund administration firm for hedge and private equity funds.

Who: Experienced alternative investment professionals taking fund services to a new level.

How: A combination of relationship management, best-of-breed technology, integration, digitization and always-on automation.

And: We’re already a front-runner of solutions in digital assets and alternative fund products.

**The right fit**

Fast thinking, top-end tech and phenomenal always-on client service aside, our culture is pretty much everything. Our edge lies in our people. So, when you meet us, you will either feel like you’ve found the home you never knew you were missing, or we rub you up the wrong way. It’s critical that we click.

We are a team of very different people. We’re talking folk who are into robotics, craft beer brewing, gin distilling, base-jumping and Ancient Greek history, to name just a few. But we are united by a very distinct culture that sparks and sparks well - particularly when it comes to the why, what and how of getting stuff done.

But enough about us. Let’s talk about you

**What we’re looking for**

This role is based in our Rio de Janeiro offices in Brazil (hybrid). The formal title will be **“Associate - Fund Administration (Investor Services)”. **The Associate - Investor Services role is part of a team that includes a Team Leader and a Senior Associate. This role will assist with managing the day-to-day investor and client deliverables for a wide variety of clients that are open/closed ended and Digital.

**What we need from you**

The main responsibilities for this role will include assisting with the various processes and deliverables associated with the Investor Services role such as:

- Acting as a Client Relationship contact for Catalyst clients, responsible for working as part of a team to manage the investor requirements and queries for a variety of funds which are received from a variety of methods in accordance with the Service Level Agreements on File.
- Working primarily with the investors and when needed the Investment Manager to facilitate the deliverables.
- Initial review and input of investor transactions into our shareholder systems and assisting with producing and releasing the investor order acknowledgements, contract notes, capital calls, distribution notifications and statements.
- Preparing wire payments for a variety of banking platforms which will be reviewed and process in accordance with the internal policy and procedures.
- Work and assist with the Regulatory teams to gather AML/KYC and AEOI supporting documents needed for those teams to action accordingly and other duties, as required, by the Investor Services Team Leader.

**Skills & Experience**

The role requires the following skills & experience.
- A Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance or similar field
- Exposure and a strong understanding of both open ended and closed ended clients.
- Experience covering a LATAM and US client base, specifically dealing with Brazilian clients is a plus.
- Ability to communicate (high standard of speaking and writing) in English is essential, Fluent in speaking Portuguese is also a bonus due to significant portion of role involving liaising directly with Portuguese speaking Brazilian clients.
- A minimum of 2-3 years’ professional experience in the Fund Administration industry
- Advanced knowledge of Cayman and US Regulatory requirements and AML/KYC procedures and operational compliance.
- A Strong understanding of AEOI (FATCA/CRS) reporting requirements in Cayman.
- Experience managing complex investor transactions - with on and offshore structures from a Brazilian standpoint
- Expert level use of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel

**Additional skills**
- Think strategically, balancing the current & future demands of the business.
- Have an innovative/entrepreneurial mindset & are a self-starter with high energy and drive.
- Have solid organization skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Possess strong process orientation, analytical skills and an affinity for technology-based solutions.
- Have effective time management skills.
- Be prepared to work in a dynamic environment.
- Work autonomously and self-manage.
- Work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Let’s talk money (it’s go