Head of Operations

Bedrijfsomschrijving

Univest Company was established in 2011 as Unilever’s in-house central investment unit responsible for overseeing the c. €25bn of assets of Unilever’s worldwide pension schemes. With a staff of 34 people in the UK and Netherlands, the Univest Company provides services to Unilever’s pension schemes ranging from advice and assistance to reviewing and fully implementing investment strategies. The Univest Company has responsibility for running a range of cross border asset pooling vehicles (the Univest pooled funds with currently €10 billion of assets) for the benefit of Unilever pension funds. Univest Company B.V. has a license from AFM and is registered as an investment company in the Netherlands. The Head of Operations heads up the financial reporting and operations team, which consists of 4 employees. The operations team provides Univest in-house investment back-office operations and keeps the oversight over outsourced operations.

Functieomschrijving

Responsible for the financial accounting of Univest Company BV and efficient delivery of operational services to clients. Has the oversight over outsourced operational activities to service providers and leads the service review meetings to ensure SLA agreements are met. Ensures efficient and flawless delivery of internal back-office operations.

Key responsibilities

• Statutory accounting of Univest Company BV

• Annual accounts

• Quarterly reporting financial statements

• Univest Company budget* Preparing and monitoring annual budget

• Allocating client fees

• Inhouse investment back-office operations* Trade management, cash management, corporate action processing (internally managed portfolios)

• Operational investment services for Clients

• Oversight and management over outsourced operations (custody, administration, collateral management)

• Ensure service provider delivery meets the expectations. Lead service meetings, review audit and error reports, and timely follow issues when these occur.

• Conduct regular reviews of service providers to ensure terms and conditions are competitive to the market.

• Internal control* Ensure process documentation is up to date

• Univest Company Internal Control report

KEY DELIVERABLES/ACCOUNTABILITIES* Univest Company financial accounts and audit

• Preparing and monitoring Univest Company budget

• Flawless delivery of investment back-office operations (internal and outsourced)

• Management of internal processes

Functie-eisen

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE* University degree in Economics or Finance / Higher education (HBO)

• Solid knowledge of financial/ business controlling (RC, BC, QC)

• Minimum 5-7 year experience in the (institutional) asset management industry

• Knowledge of financial markets and financial instruments

• Track record in driving efficiencies in back office operation

• Experienced in oversight and management of outsourced operations

• Strong analytical skills

• Accurate

COMPETENCIES* Analytical

• Result driven, can drive efficiencies whilst maintaining quality

• Ability to develop and mentor junior team members

• Strong communicator

• Flexible team player

• Fluent in Dutch and English (both spoken and written)

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

• Hourly rate €70 to €90

• Independent contractors are allowed

• Assignment 3 - 4 days per week

• Temporary 6-month contract

• Possibility of extension: depends on functioning in the role

• You can start as soon as possible in this position

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