Team Lead

Management Level

GEquiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries.  EQ India began its operations in 2014 as a Global India Captive Centre for Equiniti, a leading fintech company specialising in shareholder management. Within a decade, EQ India strengthened its operations and transformed from being a capability centre to a Global Competency Centre, to support EQ's growth story worldwide.

Capitalising on India’s strong reputation as a global talent hub for IT / ITES, EQ India has structured the organisation to be a part of this growth story. Today, EQ India has evolved as an indispensable part of EQ Group providing critical fintech services to the US and UK.

EQ’s vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and our values set the core foundations to our success. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Organise, plan, control and monitor workflow, co-ordinating resource to ensure that the daily workload is consistently completed in line with agreed service standards.
• Monitor the performance of the team, recommending and implementing changes to the way in which the team operates to improve service quality and process efficiency supporting line management in the implementation of centrally driven changes when required.
• Input in to the development of individual team members, ensuring cross training is carried out and there is sufficient knowledge and resource to cover absences.
• Work alongside the UK operational team to ensure communication and operations are aligned.
• Recognise and analyse trends in problem occurrence and workflow, investigate further when appropriate and implementing changes or co-ordinating support from other parties to resolves matters and minimise the risk of re-occurrences.
• Monitor the team compliance with internal policies, procedures, external regulations and data security, report or escalating non-conformance as necessary.
• Ensure that the operational unit works to support our quality policy, information security policy and all aspects of our Integrated Management System.
• Support the team deliverable by undertaking a range of roles and tasks when required.
• Pursue personal development of skills and technical knowledge to adapt to the changing business environment.
• Development of knowledge, competence and skills of self and team.
• Adherence to procedures, policies and Integrated Management System requirements.
• Quality of recommendations for continuous improvement.

Competencies and Experience

Should possess strong analytical and accounting skills.

• Knowledge in Capital markets, Corporate actions and Financial reporting.
• Experience in bank reconciliation and general ledger process.
• Able to present and explain the financial data to wider audience.
• Explain or presents factual information to individuals or groups in a structured, clear, confident and concise way avoiding the use of jargon.
• Explain the reasoning behind what is being said to ensure understanding and acceptance.
• Plan and implement changes gaining commitment and understanding, minimising disruption to our service.
• Has a very good understanding of the Group’s overall aims, structures, policies and culture, together with a good knowledge of the policies, operations, systems and relevant strategies pertaining to specific areas of the business.
• Able to assess the impact of change on products, systems, processes and people.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key contact in all relevant areas.
• Has a good understanding of the business environment in which Equiniti operates and of industry best practice.
• Has a good awareness of the likely impact of economic, political, social and regulatory change on Equiniti’s business and overall aims, including relevant IT industry developments.
• Maintain an understanding of competitor services and initiatives and how they may be turned to advantage.
• ICSA or IAQ qualification including “Compliance” module (must be achieved within 1 year of appointment).

Desired Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including macros and database administration.

Prior experience in leading a team.

Benefits:

Being a permanent member of the team at EQ you will be rewarded by our company benefits, these are just a few of what is on offer:

• 31 days + 9 bank holidays (UK).
• Comprehensive Medical Assurance cover.
• Two-way cab transport for staff working in UK & US shift.
• Maternity leave of 6 months full pay, 10days paid paternity leave.
• Accidental & Life cover 3 times of concerned CTC.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks.