CAREERS

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Custodial Administrator to join our Operations team. Reporting to the Custodial Services Manager, this is a permanent full-time position, based at our Head Office in Tauranga. 

The Custodial Administrator is required to assist with the day-to-day operations of applications and redemptions of unlisted/unit trust in both NZ and offshore. This role requires sound understanding of the financial services sector and accounting principles. The main responsibilities are to:

• Complete multi-currency Unit Trust applications and redemptions in a timely manner.
• Manage the payment or receipt of funds in multiple currencies, booking contracts upon confirmation.
• Perform daily reconciliations to ensure all bookings and money are always accounted for.
• Create tax calculations for NZ PIE investments.
• Liaise with the Client Service Team to facilitate and process all transfers for the Start products in a timely manner. 
• Create an internal CSL Transfer spreadsheet to obtain the correct prices/narrations for AXYS & complete import
• Contribute to the Me He Te (standard operating procedures) manual as required.
• Liaise with external registries, auditors, and other teams as required.

CSL is an integral part of the Craigs Investment Partners (CIP) product range as a full-service investment advisory firm. CSL offers a full administration service, acting as a bare trustee, holding clients securities in trust. CSL collects incomes, maintains securities, and ensures appropriate action is taken for corporate action events. 

About you 

We are looking for someone with high volume administrative experience in a similar field. Prior experience within Financial Services or as a custodian is highly advantageous. This role will suit a professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment in a collaborative team. The successful candidate will have strong time management skills and be a team player. You will also have:

• Understanding of market terminology and financial products and instruments
• Curiosity to learn, with a willingness to become a subject matter expert
• Ability to learn new skills quickly, embracing new technology, systems and processes 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Craigs Community / Volunteer Day
• Additional week of leave (conditions apply)
• Other leave (such as sick, bereavement, and family violence leave) from first day of employment
• Parental leave - 26 weeks’ pay ‘top up’ for eligible Primary Carers 
• Long Service Leave
• Annual Health Check and flu vaccinations
• Flexible work options 
• Savings benefits and preferential insurance rates

About the Company

Craigs Investment Partners (Craigs) is a multi-award-winning investment advisory firm which is one of the largest in New Zealand. With 20 offices located throughout the country and over 600 employees, Craigs offers solutions and advice to both private investors, as well as corporate and institutional clients.

Why Craigs?

We pride ourselves on creating an environment where our people feel they belong and can bring their best self to work and feel valued. We grow as a team and with our clients and are always looking to support our communities – both internal and external. Our values build the foundation of how we work and how we provide great outcomes for our people and our clients.

• We are stronger together
• We strive for excellence
• We put people first
• We do what’s right

If you would like to find out more about working at Craigs, visit our Careers page – https://craigsip.com/careers

How to apply

If you are interested in the role, please submit your application online now as we will be interviewing suitable candidates as they apply.