Jake Smith
Adaptable Professional with Management, Operational & Client-Facing Experience
Fund Accountant at MUFG Pension & Market Services
Background
An enthusiastic and dedicated professional with a wide range of skills, knowledge, and experience. My background working in financial services and retail management have allowed me to develop my strong work ethic, attention to detail, and team spirit. I am passionate about skiing and snowboarding, love working with people, and thrive in fast-paced environments. Whether supporting my team, managing client experiences, or handling operational duties, I strive to bring a calm, capable, and proactive attitude to everything I do. Otherwise, I’m just really excited to get to spend this winter surrounded by snowy mountains!
Job experience
- May 2025 - August 2025Registrar, Debt Capital Markets
MUFG Pension & Market ServicesAuckland, New ZealandWorked as part of the Corporate Markets division of MUFG Pension & Market Services
Recruited to role from within the company
Key responsibilities:
• Setup of new debt securities (I.e. Commercial papers, RCDs, fixed/floating rate notes, etc.)
• Liaising with NZClear for the setup and lodgment of new securities for trading
• Preparing and managing of interest payment advices and email broadcasts for distribution on payment dates
• Constant communication with the accounts team to ensure all payments are completed on a daily basis
• Assisting with general internal and external debt queries - August 2024 - April 2025Fund Accountant
MUFG Pension & Market ServicesAuckland, New ZealandWorked as part of the Retirement Solutions division of MUFG Pension & Market Services
Key responsibilities:
• Daily and monthly account preparation and reconciliation
• Daily maintenance of investment and expense journals
• Review and authorisation of contribution and redemption payments, including retirements, financial hardships, and first home withdrawals - November 2021 - July 2024Fund Accountant II
HedgeServDublin, IrelandWorked as part of the NAV department to deliver timely and accurate cash and position valuations on both daily and monthly bases
Joined at Associate level as part of graduate program, and was rewarded with continuous promotion
Key responsibilities:
• Cash and position reconciliation of client accounts with break investigation
• Appointed Bloomberg specialist; primary contact across multiple teams for any scenarios requiring verification to Bloomberg, such as security pricing and corporate actions
• Sourcing and retrieval of Broker statements
• ECDI and financial statement preparation
• Training newer colleagues in processes including daily account reconciliation and price verification - June 2017 - July 2021Assistant Manager
Moss Bros.Dublin, IrelandServed as acting manager in final months working with company
Joined as part-time Sales Associate before being promoted to Supervisor, and finally Assistant Manager
Responsibilities included:
• Served as acting manager in final months working with company
• Managed staff on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that we as a team delivered outstanding KPIs
• Trained members of staff in all aspects of their roles, from providing an exceptional level of customer service, to measuring clients for custom garments
• Oversaw follow-through on all details of group/party orders, including product sourcing and alterations
• Made-to-measure specialist - June 2016 - August 2016Cabin Specialist
Camp IHCPennsylvania, USASeasonal role for the duration of the summer
Responsibilities included:
• Full responsibility for a group of twelve boys, aged 9-10 throughout a full 7-week summer programme
• Provided 24/7 care, guidance, and emotional support, ensuring campers' safety, wellbeing, and inclusion
• Fostered a positive, respectful cabin environment through clear communication and active conflict resolution
• Coordinated with activity specialists, medical staff, and leadership team to ensure smooth daily operations
• Helped plan and lead evening programs, cabin competitions, and camp-wide events
Education
- UCD Michael Smurfit Postgraduate Business School
MSc in Management2019 - 2021• Degree was completed part-time while working in full-time managerial role in Moss Bros., both as supervisor and later as assistant manager
• Undertook modules including Human Resource Management, Corporate Finance, and Accounting - The British & Irish Modern Music Institute (BIMM) Dublin
BA(Hons) in Commercial Modern Music2014 - 2018• Degree was awarded by Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), now Technical University Dublin (TUD)
