GFR Registration Associate

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Role: GFR Registration Associate

Location: Brno

FE fundinfo is a global leader in investment fund data and technology.  We are proud of our vast, diverse, and highly skilled team, who help to make our industry Better Connected and Better Informed. 

What you can expect from joining our team:

• Holiday 25 days
• 3 paid sick leave
• 140 CZK food vouchers per day worked
• Edenred Benefits Card
• Multisport card fully paid for by the company
• Additional pension insurance contributions
• 4 x annual salary as a result of death in service
• Team building activities
• Flexible home and office working
• Full LinkedIn Learning access
• Joining a sustainable business that cares for the environment and people
• Opportunities to give back to our local communities through volunteer days
• Options to join and lead diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Become part of Charity Challenges for raising money for charities selected by employees
• Whole office social events
• Sport activities

Operations at FE Fundinfo

Operations is the largest function within FE fundinfo.  With customer support and data teams housed here, we aim to deliver first class customer service and ensure a consistent level of data quality and integrity is provided to our customers.  Supported by our Customer Support team, the operations function ensures our customers get the best possible experience from the products and services they receive.

About the role

The GFR team is an integral part of the operations function at FEf. The GFR team in particular assists clients with the practical, regulatory, compliance and administrative requirements associated with marketing investment funds globally and feeds this back into the company to better service clients.

The team is client facing and has continuous communication with financial regulators, primarily in Europe, but also further afield. We work with a global network of law firms in order to provide our clients and colleagues with the ability to function in a global financial economy.

The team is comprised of specialist regulatory and compliance experts in cross border investment fund distribution providing an outsourced service to of clients’ fund distribution, as well as offering solutions to their funds’ needs within the wider company. The aim is to provide clients with a coordinated solution to all their fund distribution and information needs.

In order to support the continued growth of our team, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Registration Associate. This role is ideally suited to investment funds professional with a legal, regulatory and/or compliance background. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and delivering targets for multiple clients independently
• Meet client’s ongoing maintenance of funds’ legal offering documents in each market
• Assist with updating of client Prospectuses as and when required
• Publication and local filing of Prospectuses where required in various jurisdictions
• Publication and local filing of KIIDs where required in various jurisdictions
• Manage local supplements as appropriate
• Carry out client requests for access to overseas markets from initial proposal to successful registrations and then compliantly maintaining the permissions in the market
• Manage relationship with clients raising opportunities and issues to manager, alongside potential solutions
• Manage relationship and work closely with third parties
• Ensure the client’s fund remains compliant and meets the maintenance requirements of existing registrations
• Support and contribute to GFR projects where required
• Take an active role in knowledge sharing in GFR and wider FEf
• Ensure internal drives/systems/databases are updated with the latest fund documentation/information
• Support the maintenance of procedure notes and other administrative duties
• Carry out additional duties as assigned

Technical skills and qualifications

• Proven working knowledge/experience in the of fund industry and/or legal fund documentation
• Knowledge of the UCITS and AIFMD Directives would be desirable
• Experience with regulatory frameworks would be desirable
• Experienced using Outlook 365
• Competent using Salesforce desirable

The competencies for this role include:

• Client focused individual
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly adaptable and open to change
• Impeccable organisational and time keeping skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and deliver multiple initiatives to demanding deadlines
• Lateral thinker and problem solver
• Team player
• Enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Highly motivated with high standards 

Life @FEfundinfo 

We are proud to foster an environment where our teams can bring their best selves to work and operate in a welcoming, stimulating and inclusive culture.  

Our team of 800+ people is constantly growing, making a difference to our clients and partners every day from our offices in Australia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK. 

FE fundinfo is the right company for you if you want to: 

• Join an industry leader yet work in a fast-growing, agile and innovative organisation
• Make a difference and use your entrepreneurial spirit
• Be part of a global and diverse team of highly-skilled experts
• Experience a friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment
• Learn and develop yourself

Our Commitment to our teams: 

• Career Development
• Training & Learning (access to LinkedIn Learning)  
• Health & Wellbeing
• Sustainability agenda

What our people across the globe say about FE fundinfo: 

• “Fast-paced like a start-up, challenging and interesting”
• “Great work / life balance in a flexible and supportive atmosphere”
• “Exciting to be working for a well-recognised brand in the industry”​
• “Working on the latest tech in a quickly evolving environment” ​
• “Sense of togetherness even when working virtually”
• “Highly varied tasks with many avenues to explore”
• “Multicultural feel, open and inclusive”
• “Incredible breadth of expertise – really enjoying the collaboration and knowledge sharing”
• “A place to grow along with the company”​

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 Have we sparked your interest?

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV in English to [email protected].

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