Job description We have an excellent opportunity for a Fund Services Analyst, to join the Fund Services team at Mediolanum on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. The role involves supporting the Fund Services Managers in an interesting mix of routine controls-oriented work, regulatory and other reporting, problem solving and project management. The position requires an individual who can demonstrate an understanding of Fund Accounting / Administration and has good knowledge of various fund type structures. While the role contains some routine tasks it generally requires the individual to deal with ad-hoc issues as they arise while focusing on internal deadlines against deliveries of the outsourced service providers. This role would suit a person with a track record in achieving deliverable targets in a Fund Administration business, seeking a move to the Asset Manager side of the business. Principal Duties of the position, including but not limited to: • Support the Fund Services team in the day-to-day oversight of operational interactions between Management Company, Investment Managers, Administrators, Custodians, etc; controls on NAV calculations process and ability to review and challenge the data provided by the third-party administrators. • Assist in the regular preparation of Board documents by validating certain MIS data provided by the administrators and restructuring into a Board presentation. • Assist in the periodic review or production of Fund Regulatory and Tax reporting on a timely basis including; Funds Financial Statements, AIFMD, IRRP, EMT, FATCA, CRS. • Review and coordinate the dividend distributions process, involving both calculation review of the same and issue of the relevant communications; ability to review and verify the Funds OGCs/TERs. • Assist the Fund Services Managers during regular meetings with the Service Providers to initiate and document progress on multiple projects of different nature. • Assisting with the opening of Custody accounts in different countries and currencies, coordinating the launch of new classes and funds and on-boarding of new delegate managers. • Become a primary point of contact between third party service providers and the Mediolanum Teams both in Dublin and abroad. • Assist in the quarterly review of the service providers and is expected to actively participate in regular meetings with these external parties. Skills and Competencies: • Computer Skills: Excellent PC skills especially MS Excel (to advance level), Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint. Power BI and other Data visualisation/manipulation packages an advantage. • Proactivity, ability to prioritize tasks and adhere to tight deadlines - The candidate must show flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. • Given the focus on regulatory and tax reporting and activities such as proposing Fund dividend distributions etc. excellent numeric and communication skills both verbal and written are a requirement and attention to detail in the performance of duties is a must. • The ideal candidate is self-motivated and focused on resolving issues quickly. The successful candidate is expected to be able to develop strong business relationships both internally and externally, have a good attitude to problem solving and strong ethical values. Qualifications and Experience: • Previous Experience as a Fund Accountant/Administrator or oversight in a similar Fund Services / Oversight function. • Good industry knowledge of mutual funds structures, financial instruments, valuations process and Central Bank regulations. • Appropriate 3rd Level Qualification.