Chief of Operations

2 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States OCHA Full time
Job Title: Chief of Operations

Job Summary:

The Chief of Operations will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the investments of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). This includes coordinating the multi-currency back-office operations, supervising trading and settlement of transactions, and preparing reports of investment activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the multi-currency back-office operations of the investment of the assets of the UNJSPF.
  • Supervise trading and settlement of transactions in various currencies in which the Fund has investments.
  • Supervise the custodians, the Master Record Keeper (MRK) and network of sub-custodians worldwide.
  • Prepare reports of investment activities of the Fund as supplied by the Global Custodians and Market Master Record Keeper by type of currency, asset class and country.
  • Report investment activity including all sell/buy activities, corporate actions, redemptions, income collection, tax receivables, drawdowns or other actions which may affect the value of the Fund.
  • Prepare the strategic framework and biennium budget for the Operations Section.
  • Undertake special reviews of operational objectives and related financial policies and procedures affecting the Fund's investment accounting and financial systems.
  • Take the lead in designing and implementing required changes.
  • Direct the development, installation, and implementation of new accounting systems and related information technology systems.
  • Evaluate the efficiency, performance and enhancements of these systems.
  • Supervise the preparation of daily cash projections and assure that the Investment Section is aware of potential overdrafts.
  • Work closely with the IT section to assure that proper reconciliations are available and that computerized solutions are properly initiated and utilized.
  • Plan, integrate and coordinate the work of supervisors responsible for portions of the finance programme; monitor achievement of objectives.
  • Maintain high level of professionalism, integrity and honesty in protecting the assets of the Fund.
  • Hold regular meetings with the Fund's Global Custodians and Master Record Keeper to ensure that the assets of the Fund are intact and that Global Custodians and sub-custodians are operating within the guidelines set forth in the custody agreements, and that all reporting of Fund activity is accurate and meets the needs of the Fund.
  • Periodically confirm with independent sources the investments reported by the Global Custodians.
  • Ensure that the staff in the Section receive necessary training to keep up to date with rapidly changing environment and investment policies of the Fund.
  • Provide authoritative advice, financial interpretations, adaptations and corrective actions in response to audits and other queries to ensure adherence to UN Financial Regulations and Rules, (Staff Rules, Administrative Instructions, Bulletins and Circulars).
  • Manage staff, plan and discuss with staff individual work programs, and evaluate performance.
  • Coordinate the implementation of IPSAS standards for the investments of the Fund.
  • Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

Work Environment:

This position is located in the Operations Section of the Office of Investment Management of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). The Chief of Operations will work closely with the IT section and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation of the Fund's investment activities.

Requirements:

  • Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, finance, accounting or related field.
  • A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  • Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent is desirable.
  • A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in international investment accounting, financial reporting, investment operations and cash management is required.
  • Experience in pension fund accounting and trade settlement using SWIFT is desirable.

Language:

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Assessment:

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

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