About Goodbody Goodbody is a leading financial services firm, committed to serving and growing client relationships for 150 years. We are a full service, investment:led business offering wealth management, asset management, investment banking and private equity services. Our staff of over 400 works in offices across Dublin, London, Cork and Galway. We're proud to offer prospective employees a professional, collegial work environment that encourages diversity of thought and background. Our reputation in the Irish market for putting customers first is as consistent as the company's long:standing commitment to giving back to the communities that we work in. About the Reconciliations Executive role There is an exciting opportunity to join our Client Support Services team in our Dublin office as a Reconciliation Executive. This position provides the opportunity to gain full exposure to the Goodbody CSS function. Reconciliations Executive Accountabilities include: : Completion of daily/ weekly and monthly reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner : Take ownership for the resolution of any differences that arise. : Ensure that there is effective collaboration with the other areas involved in the investigation and resolution of reconciliation items. : Accurately maintain records to ensure that completed reconciliations are available for review should they be required. : All queries or requests are logged, tracked and resolved in a timely and accurate manner. : Communicate effectively with management in relation to reconciliation items and queries. : Escalation of issues impacting upon the production and completion of reconciliations to a senior member of the team. : Ensure on:going compliance with Client Asset Regulations (CAR) with ability to recognise any breach of CAR and adhere to escalation policies. : Assist in the provision of operational oversight in relation to processing and management of client assets. : Consistently demonstrate customer focused behaviours while using judgement to make sound and dependable decisions. : To take full responsibility and ownership for all assigned administrative services. : Ensure that all tasks performed are compliant with relevant policies and procedures. : Maintenance of procedure manual updates. : Build and maintain strong relationships with all colleagues, relevant vendors / customers and stakeholders. : Recognise and record Service Level Agreement breaches against Outsourced Provider as and when they occur : adhere to breach recognition and escalation procedures. : Assist in the registration of specific investments. : Be responsive and receptive to internal and external change initiatives. Qualifications and Experience : Experience of different stockbroking functions would be an advantage. : Third level qualification would be an advantage. : At least 1:year Financial Services experience would be an advantage. : Proficient in Microsoft Office applications principally Word and Excel. Ideal Characteristics : Proven track record of problem identification and resolution at an inter:departmental and third:party level. : Confident communicator with excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills. : Good workload management, with the flexibility to switch between tasks as necessary and manage workflows and responsibilities assigned. : Strong interpersonal and team working abilities. : Very high levels of accuracy and attention to detail are mandatory. : Ability to operate calmly under pressure and meet deadlines. : Committed to deliver results and respond resourcefully to opportunities and challenges. Goodbody is focused on helping our employees thrive, and we do this by bringing to lifeour Employee Value Proposition (EVP) 'Together we prosper'. Our firm's purpose is to create long:term prosperity, and we cannot execute on our purpose without the r