Custody Administrator (Analyst)

Overview

Société Générale Securities Services (SGSS) is part of Global Banking & Investor Solutions (GBIS), a key pillar of Société Générale’s universal banking model. SGSS has been active in Ireland for 20 years and is a leading player in servicing Irish domiciled and offshore collective investment vehicles. We act locally as fund administrator and depositary for a wide range of international clients who manage schemes from UCITS to AIFs, including private equity, real estate structures, hedge funds and special investment vehicles.

Within SGSS Ireland, you will join the SBO team which provides a full line of local and global custody services, as well as clearing, issuer and trustee services. The team is structured around three operational businesses, one of which is Clearing and Settlement Services (CSS).

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Custody Manager, the Custody Administrator is responsible for overseeing custody requirements regarding Irish and non-Irish domiciled collective investment schemes to ensure they are operational with regard to cash, securities and corporate actions settlement and ensuring the correct set‑up of accounts for these schemes. In addition, the Custody Administrator will support the middle office activities of SBO.

Key Responsibilities

In a very dynamic and growing business the Custody Administrator will be involved in projects, new product launches, middle office functions and understanding structured financial deals.

Banking and Custody Services

• Ensure accuracy of automated client settlement instructions; investigate failing trades and consult counterparties/brokers where necessary.
• Liaise with clients on cash queries.
• Monitor the full back‑to‑front flow of client Fund of Fund operations.
• Liaise with Fund Administrators for stock & cash reconciliation.
• Collaborate with SGSS sub‑custody network to attend to client requests efficiently.
• Work with the tax team on tax set‑up for clients.
• Monitor corporate events and ensure these are reflected on client accounts.
• Liaise with the various teams in Paris & Nantes on post‑trade/custody and middle office specific queries.
• Calculate client invoices and distribute invoices to clients on a monthly basis.
• Attend to client access needs with respect to the SGSS custody interface.
• Completion and circulation of Custody Confirmations when requested from auditors.

Profile and Competencies

• Excellent time management & organisational skills.
• Highly flexible and able to prioritise important tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Client focus.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Highly motivated with a positive can‑do attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desire to learn new skills with a continuous improvement attitude.
• Fluent English essential; knowledge of any other European language an advantage.
• Strong financial product knowledge.
• Degree required.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.

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