FCA financial conduct authority Overseeing on a day-to-day basis operating or acting as a trustee or depositary of a collective investment scheme Qualification Success Story This is a great course for anyone looking to get into the Financial Sector. The FCA qualification gives you the knowledge and confidence to put yourself forward, I am now working as an Investment Manager with one of London’s largest firms. The training was great, I was able to study at my own pace and work when it suited me. The system is very user friendly and easy to navigate. So, if you are looking to get into the Financial Sector this is the perfect place to start. This qualification is an essential requirement for anyone who has the responsibility to oversee on a day-to-day basis, the operation or acting as a trustee or depositary of a collective investment scheme. It covers the full range of knowledge and skills required to fulfil this role and includes legal obligations and duties, such as the FCA financial conduct authority requirements. The qualification also covers topics such as UK Financial Markets, Investment Funds, Securities and Other Investment Products, Fund Accounting, Custody and Cash Management. We are delighted to tell you that all of our clients who have taken this qualification have successfully passed. Karen Jayne joined The Open University to study the Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) and the Certificate in Collective Investment Administration (CCIA). She has over 30 years’ experience in investment operations, including 7 years in offshore fund administration, and has held a variety of positions with local authorities, before joining FundRock Management Company S.A. as Head of Operations.
Karen explains: "I joined Fundrock with the expectation that I would be able to take on more responsibility with my existing knowledge and experience. However, Fundrock required staff to have either the IOC or CCIA qualification for the position I was looking for. I saw this as an opportunity to demonstrate my commitment to my career. At first, I wasn’t sure if I would be able to study part-time or whether it would be too difficult alongside work, but my employer was very supportive which helped me make the decision to go ahead. The courses were relevant to my job which made studying easier and in particular I found the case studies very useful as they provided real life examples of various scenarios that you may come across in your daily work. My employer also supported me by providing a work placement where I was able to gain some valuable practical experience of collective investment schemes."
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