Custody Specialist

Place of work
Karadžičová 12, CBC III, 821 08 Bratislava, Bratislava
Contract type
full-time
Start date
By agreement
Wage (gross)
By agreement

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

The purpose of the position is to manage set up of Swiss Re investment accounts externally with custodians and internally in Swiss Re systems. Custody administration role is about day-to-day contact with custodians and various internal stakeholders. The role enables to develop expert technical knowledge in a wide range of Back and Middle Office activities, as well as soft skills through exposure to key decision makers and participation in projects. Over time the successful candidate will also be involved in reinsurance collateral activities performed by the team.

• Instruction and monitoring of custody, collateral and cash account openings /closings
• Maintenance and control of custody and collateral data in internal systems
• Management of documentation and contracts between SR entities and banking entities
• Preparation of collateral contracts between Swiss Re, custodian and client
• Administration of cedent deposits and letters of credit
• Instruction of custodians for asset transfers
• Booking of respective asset transfer in accounting and investment system
• Clear communication with internal and external parties as well as with clients to resolve daily queries
• Calculation of internal/external fees and completion of LOC fee billing procedure
• Collaboration on new tasks and projects
• Comply with stakeholders' requests

Information about the selection process

To apply for this vacancy click on the button bellow "Apply here" or go to www.swissre.com/careers, login and apply for the position.

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Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

Secondary with school-leaving examination
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
University student
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Other knowledge

Microsoft Excel - Advanced
Microsoft Word - Advanced

Personality requirements and skills

Education in economics and/ or business administration, preferably with a finance focus.
Around 2 years of working experience, especially within finance/ banking is very welcome.
Basic investments knowledge desired.

• Good oral and written communication skills in English, knowledge of French is a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Proactive customer approach and taking initiative
• Strong knowledge of investment products
• Very good knowledge of MS Office
• Reliable and self-reliant task manager
• Strong team player
• Diligent and accurate working style
• Willingness to learn, openness and flexibility to take on new tasks and challenges
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and detail orientation
• Good oral and written communication skills in English, knowledge of French is a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Proactive customer approach and taking initiative
• Strong knowledge of investment products
• Very good knowledge of MS Office
• Reliable and self-reliant task manager
• Strong team player
• Diligent and accurate working style
• Willingness to learn, openness and flexibility to take on new tasks and challenges
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and detail orientation

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Brief description of the company

As the world's leading and most diversified global reinsurer, we offer as our core business financial services products that enable risk taking essential to enterprise and progress. Our company was founded in Zurich, Switzerland in 1863, and operates in more than 25 countries and provides its expertise and services to clients throughout the world. We combine financial strengths with experience, knowledge and creative thought to explore new opportunities in the interests of our clients, staff and shareholders.

Number of employees

1700 and more employees

Company address

Contact

Contact person: Lucia Vargova

ID: 2289593  Dátum zverejnenia: 19.1.2016  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto) a ďalšie odmeny: By agreement