INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL DATA SERVICES (IFDS)
Our Culture
Our employees tell us that the best part of working at IFDS is the people. Our culture is friendly, supportive, and inclusive. It is important to us that you feel able to join IFDS as your whole self, safely and confidently.
We are genuinely committed to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion are integrated into the fabric of all that we do.
Our employees tell us that the best part of working at IFDS is the people. Our culture is friendly, supportive, and inclusive. It is important to us that you feel able to join IFDS as your whole self, safely and confidently.
We are genuinely committed to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion are integrated into the fabric of all that we do.
Our Business
We are a world leading Transfer Agency that delivers premium service solutions to the world’s largest financial services companies. We have offices in Ireland and Luxembourg. Our close connections with our two shareholders, State Street and SS&C Technology Inc, ensures our global reach and access to advanced digital software solutions for our clients.
6 months Internship
Position Overview:
Below are the primary business areas in which we offer work placement opportunities:
Business Governance
Working closely with Operations and Compliance, the role of the Business Governance function is to maintain a robust oversight governance framework that supports the IFDSL global operating model; ensuring adherence to prescribed outsourcing regulations, controls & procedures, monitoring performance against agreed SLA deliverables and procedural controls, thus, ensuring a strong partnership with IFDSL Operational teams and our outsourcing service providers.
Risk Management
As part of an effective Second Line of Defense function, the Risk Management team leads the development and implementation of the IFDSL Risk Management Framework, ensuring that all risks within IFDSL (strategic, operational, compliance, IT, etc.) are adequately identified, assessed, managed and monitored and that strategic plans are realized in a way which reflects the risk appetite of the Board.
Knowledge and Education:
Finance related educational degree – Finance, Business Administration, Accountancy, Economics, International Business, Private Equity and Investment Management.
Candidate must have some financial knowledge of funds (equities, bonds, derivatives)
Fluent in English- French and/or German is a plus.
Ability to work with Microsoft Office products, in particular MS Excel.
Requirements:
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Eager to learn and work with various departments in the company.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Ability to work on own initiative to accomplish tasks.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong numerical skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
IFDS is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We value diversity both in background, as well as skills and experience
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