Operations Associate - Fund Support

Return to search results Operations Associate - Fund Support (Dublin) Region   EMEA Business Unit   Asset Management Location   Dublin Job Description   Founded in 1848, Lazard operates in 43 cities across 27 countries with two core businesses: asset management and financial advisory.The Lazard Asset Management Group (‘LAM Group’) has circa €198.5 billion assets under management across a wide range of global, regional and country-specific strategies - both traditional and alternative - in listed equity and fixed income.Lazard Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited (“LFMI”) is a key part of the LAM Group and a physical office was established in 2014.  LFMI’s main business is the provision of fund management and administration services to collective investment schemes.  LFMI manages three UCITS (undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities, which were established in accordance with the EU Directive 2009/65/EC).  LFMI and the Funds are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (the CBI). LFMI has three branch offices for sales in Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands. At Lazard Asset Management, we pride ourselves in balancing the feel of a small firm with the scale of a large global organization. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat management structure foster an environment in which good ideas can take flight, no matter where they come from.Operations Associate- Fund Support - DublinTo accompany the development of Lazard Asset Management’s UCITS fund ranges, we are seeking an Operations Associate to join our Fund Support sub team. The Fund Support team, based in Dublin, works closely with the sales and marketing teams to provide fund related material, including PRIIPs KIDs, UCITS KIIDs, factsheets, and data internally and externally. Responsibilities: Co-ordinate the production of monthly factsheets in multiple languages involving: Sourcing and validating both static and non static data required to populate the factsheets from both internal and external sources. Any source data issues to be investigated and resolved prior to system upload.Uploading data to the document production system and ensuring the data is populated correctly.Coordinating checks of the factsheets and signing off once validated.Arranging publication of the factsheets to both LAM website and 3rd party media platformsResolving any queries raised in relation to the final published documents.Co-ordinate the production of annual and ad-hoc both PRIIPs KIDs in multiple languages and UCITS KIIDs. Sourcing and validating both static and non static data required to populate the PRIIPs KIDs and/or UCITS KIIDs from both internal and external sources. Any source data issues to be investigated and resolved prior to system upload.Arranging any required translations for PRIIPs KIDs as necessary.Uploading data to the document production system and ensuring the data is populated correctly.Coordinating checks of the PRIIPs KIDs/UICTS KIIDs in line with internal procedures, signing off once validated.Providing the relevant document for filing in the relevant jurisdiction via the internal legal team or external service provider as applicable.Arranging publication of the documents to LAM website and 3rd party media platforms following receipt of filing confirmation in the relevant jurisdiction.Resolving any queries raised in relation to the final published documents.Maintain and manage the relationship with factsheet and KID/KIIDs serviceMaintain production logs for the factsheet and KID/Liaise with external translators for regular and ad hoc fund documentationInterface with a range of departments in respect of completion of the documentation, and answer any related queriesOther ad-hoc duties, g. filing, archiving, sending PDF’s to platforms, answering queries from internal clientsLiaise with subject experts and marketing colleagues across the firm globally to collect and maintain mutual fund relevant information and ensure its accuracyEnsure data is properly disseminated to data providers and regulators including EMT, EPT, AMT data files. Sourcing and validating both static and non static data required to populate the data files from both internal and external sources. Any source data issues to be investigated and resolved prior to system upload.Coordinate production of the file with the relevant service provider and investigate and resolve any data related issues raised during the production process.Coordinate the dissemination of the data files as necessary and investigate any issues raised by internal or external parties in relation to the files.Conduct periodic audits of internal and external websites to ensure appropriate documentation is present and updating as requiredMaintain appropriate knowledge of the regulations surrounding products in scopeTake a proactive role in launching share classes (obtaining ISINs, tickers, )Ensuring the internal product database is up to date at all times to reflect: additional share classes added to Prospectus; newly launched Sub Funds; changes made to existing share classes/Sub Funds.Complete client templates as requiredAny other ad-hoc tasks as may be required Essential Skills, QualificationsUp to 2 years relevant experience in Fund AdministrationWe are open to candidates who have relevant internship experience aswellComprehensive technical knowledge of UCITS structures across a range of domiciles but predominantly Ireland & UKEducated to degree level within a business related disciplineWhat we offerWe strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions, and will continue to invest in the development of your career.Does this sound like you?Apply! We’ll get in touch on the next steps.Inclusion at LazardLazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions.Our appreciation of diversity’s strength is ingrained in our multicultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for 175 years.The ongoing cultivation of an inclusive culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status – can maximize their individual potential, as well as our collective success.#LI-EI1 #LAM     This opportunity is closed to applications.