Lead I - Fund Mandates

Role Description

Job Title: Lead – Client & Fund Reporting

Shifts: EMEA / APAC / US (as applicable)

Department: Client Reporting / Fund Services

Location: Kochi

About The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Analyst to lead the daily production and delivery of client and fund reporting outputs. This role combines hands-on reporting, stakeholder coordination, and team supervision. You will ensure timely and accurate reporting while driving operational excellence and continuous process improvements. The position also serves as an escalation point and plays a key role in supporting leadership and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production of client and fund reporting outputs, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Conduct daily stand-up meetings to coordinate tasks and allocate work within the team.
• Ensure reports are completed in line with internal SLAs and external deadlines.
• Maintain strong reporting control processes, including sign-offs and compliance checks.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to analysts; escalate critical issues where required.
• Act as the first-level escalation point for exceptions and discrepancies; lead root cause analysis.
• Identify, propose, and implement process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Serve as the key contact between the reporting team and stakeholders in Singapore/UK.
• Present updates on monthly production cycles, including team KPIs and management information (MI).
• Cover for team manager in their absence, including attending client/service/vendor meetings.
• Support change management and strategic projects within the local team.
  
  

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

• Proven leadership/supervisory experience in client or fund reporting.
• Deep knowledge of fund structures, financial reporting processes, and regulatory documents such as:
• UCITS
• KIID (Key Investor Information Document)
• KFS (Key Facts Statement)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, macros).
• Experience with reporting platforms (e.g., Morningstar, SharePoint, or similar).
• Strong technical and product knowledge to resolve complex reporting queries.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with daily/weekly/monthly reporting cycles and tight production timelines.
  

Good-to-Have Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with automation tools (e.g., VBA, Power BI, Alteryx, or Python for data processing).
• Exposure to global client reporting frameworks and regulatory environments across different jurisdictions.
• Prior experience in a client-facing role or service/vendor management.
• Understanding of fund accounting or performance measurement.
• Familiarity with data visualization and dashboard tools.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CFA Level I/II, IMC, or equivalent) are a plus.
  
  

What You’ll Be Like

• Proactive leader, confident in taking ownership and making decisions.
• Highly organised, with the ability to deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.
• Team-oriented and collaborative, willing to step in to support peers and leadership.
• Committed to continuous improvement, client satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable navigating change.
  
  

Skills

fund reporting,Data reporting,Fund admin