Depositary Officer
Alter Domus
Depositary Officer
Alter Domus
Fund administration and corporate services provider
As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in private markets and more than 7,000 talented professionals across 24 jurisdictions.
With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different in what we do, in how we work, and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Role Overview:
DESCRIPTION:
The Depositary Officer is responsible for performing depositary support activities delegated to the Manila team, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with established procedures, controls, and service standards. The role supports Cash Flow Monitoring, Record Keeping and Safekeeping, NAV Oversight, and Due Diligence processes while maintaining complete and audit-ready documentation. The Depositary Officer works closely with fund-site teams, supports operational controls, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute depositary support activities in accordance with approved procedures, service level agreements, and control requirements.
Perform Cash Flow Monitoring activities, including downloading and preparing bank data, loading data into designated systems, analyzing cash movements, identifying exceptions, and escalating items that exceed established thresholds or appear inconsistent with expected fund activity.
Support Record Keeping and Safekeeping activities by processing transactions and investment records, collecting supporting ownership and existence documentation, and performing preparatory validation checks.
Assist with NAV Oversight by reviewing NAV packages, preparing supporting documentation, and completing required review checklists in accordance with prescribed procedures.
Support Due Diligence activities through the collection and organization of required documentation and data, and the preparation of due diligence reports and annual reviews.
Operate as the preparer within the maker-checker framework, ensuring work is complete, accurate, and properly documented before submission for review and approval by senior reviewers and fund-site teams.
Address review comments, exceptions, and feedback in a timely manner, making required corrections and resubmitting deliverables as needed.
Liaise with fund-site teams to resolve queries, obtain missing information, and escalate outstanding issues that may impact service delivery or compliance requirements.
Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready records by ensuring all supporting documentation is appropriately stored within designated document management systems.
Contribute to operational reporting, KPI tracking, procedural updates, and process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and control effectiveness.
Adhere to all regulatory, data privacy, information security, and access control requirements while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct and operational risk management.
YOUR PROFILE
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
2-3 plus years of experience in financial operations, accounting, or regulatory reporting.
Experience in fund administration, investment operations, custody, depositary services, or financial services operations is preferred.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies, investigate exceptions, and follow established controls.
Good understanding of operational risk, control processes, and documentation requirements.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively across global teams.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and the ability to work with operational and workflow management systems.
Demonstrated commitment to quality, continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork in a fast-paced operational environment.
We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.
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Fund administration and corporate services provider
Alter Domus provides fund administration, corporate services, depositary services, transfer pricing, domiciliation and management company services to asset managers, lenders and asset owners, with a focus on private equity, real estate and debt capital markets. It works through a vertically integrated model with dedicated teams and technology across the value chain, supporting both stand-alone funds and large multi-jurisdictional funds via a global network of 35+ offices and 3,300+ employees. The company differentiates itself by combining deep alternative-investment knowledge with end-to-end service coverage, sector-specific expertise, and broad geographic reach tailored to its clients. Its goal is to help clients grow and operate more efficiently by providing comprehensive, hands-on, scalable solutions across jurisdictions and asset classes.
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