Associate - Distribution Operations

Career Overview

Join Deutsche Börse Group's Fund Distribution Operations team within the Clearstream Fund Centre in Cork, Ireland. This role involves fee management, data handling, reconciliations, and providing high-quality service to diverse stakeholders. Reporting to the Head of Fund Distribution Operations, you will support a broad range of operational activities across the fund distribution lifecycle, gaining extensive insight into investment fund operations and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in billing processes including fee validation, calculation checks, and timely fee collection and processing.
• Conduct reconciliations between internal systems, fund providers, and financial records to ensure data accuracy.
• Handle and resolve operational queries from internal teams and external partners efficiently.
• Ensure operational and financial data is validated, maintained, and accurately uploaded, safeguarding data integrity.
• Generate reports, analyze data trends, and support management information needs.

Candidate Profile

• At least 2 years of experience within financial services, ideally related to investment funds, administration, transfer agency, or distribution operations.
• Asset management experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Background in working with financial data, reconciliations, billing, fee administration, or operational reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience communicating professionally with various internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical abilities with effective problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and dedication to accuracy.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities through effective organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn new processes.
• Strong numerical and data analysis aptitude.
• Keen to identify and suggest process improvements to promote operational excellence.

Educational Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Accounting, Administration, or related fields.
• Relevant industry experience may substitute formal educational qualifications.

Language Skills

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Knowledge of German and/or French is beneficial.

Personal Attributes

• Motivated with a strong commitment to professional growth in financial services.
• Curious and willing to challenge existing processes for improvement.
• Reliable, responsible, and accountable for high-quality deliverables.
• Team player with a positive and cooperative attitude.
• Dedicated to excellent service and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
• Passionate about continuous process improvements and operational excellence.