Ranjana Ramkissoon Kanoosing
St Helier
Summary
Fund/Corporate/Trust administration leader with 6+ years hands-on work running 20-30+ funds, trusts, and corporate portfolios—from managing 40+ portfolios in Jersey's client-facing roles to handling Mauritius' strict compliance rules with 50+ shareholders.
Been the main client contact, delivering 100% on CDD/KYC/JFSC/AIFMD checks, cutting delays by 25%, and helping junior team members ace audits and tight deadlines with no issues.
Covered the full range: leading board/AGM meetings with resolutions and minutes, reviewing TALLY/NAV, preparing VAT/tax reports, sending global bank wires, and building strong links with auditors, investors, and regulators—all while keeping everything confidential.
Pushing for the full Chartered Governance qualification to step up and lead Assistant Manager teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Corporate & Trust Officer - Private Wealth
Praxis Group Ltd
St Helier
06.2024 - 12.2025
- Directed administration of 40+ complex client portfolios, including CDD/KYC reviews, payment approvals, loan/share validations, and financial report audits; collaborated with compliance/banks to resolve issues, achieving 100% deadline compliance and zero audit flags.
- Served as primary client point-of-contact, managing expectations via direct liaison with investment advisors, asset managers, and third parties; anticipated problems, delivered creative solutions, and drove service improvements that boosted client satisfaction (For example; retained 95% clients)
- Led trust/company restructurings and portfolio reviews (deeds, beneficiary/trustee changes, resolutions, 8BENE/CRS forms); prepared structure charts/profiles, bank openings, and security agreements, slashing turnaround by 25% and cutting errors 30%.
- Proactively identified/escalated risks, complaints, and operational issues to Directors/Compliance per local protocols; supported internal/external audits with documentation, ensuring seamless reviews and regulatory adherence.
- Advised and supported subordinate staff on responsibilities (trained 2 juniors and 1 senior), contributed strategically in meetings, and handled ad-hoc Director assignments under tight deadlines to maintain operational excellence.
- Built rapport with professional intermediaries/service providers, critically reviewing accounts/reports to mitigate risks and enhance client business efficiency.
Senior Fund Officer - Real Estate - Jersey
Ocorian Corporate Services (Mauritius) Limited
Ebene
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Owned high-value real estate portfolio mirroring Ocorian scope.
- Owned end-to-end management of 20+ real estate client portfolios, serving as primary point-of-contact; liaised frequently to exceed service expectations, set/manage deadlines per client calendars, and deliver flawless outputs with 100% on-time quality standards.
- Directed corporate governance for real estate entities: reviewed rental agreements, convened/attended board/AGM meetings, prepared resolutions/minutes/papers; handled directorship changes, share issues/transfers/buybacks, and quarterly fund distributions.
- Oversaw financial compliance and audits: reviewed/arranged monthly/quarterly VAT calculations/payments, liaised with auditors/accounting teams for timely financial statements/tax/statutory filings, and resolved incoming correspondence to hit all deadlines.
- Led AML/CDD/KYC processes, transaction monitoring, and periodic client reviews; maintained updated databases/statutory registers, ensuring full compliance and proactive risk mitigation across portfolios.
- Coached/reviewed junior team members' work, provided guidance/feedback, held regular meetings, and communicated deadlines/expectations; assisted manager with team ops including appraisals, holiday management, and professional development.
- Streamlined portfolio operations (bank payments, audit requests, database updates), cutting processing time 25% while boosting team efficiency and client retention.
Senior Corporate & Trust Administrator - Jersey
Apex Group Centralisation Services Ltd
Ebene
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Lead with Managed EBT trusts/companies mirroring Apex fund services.
- Owned periodic reviews (PR) and deficiency resolutions for 30+ EBT trusts/companies, alongside full CDD/KYC execution per Apex policies; conducted risk screening, checklists, and tax forms (W-8BEN-E), achieving 100% compliance and zero escalations.
- Directed quarterly/half-yearly/annual valuation statements, NAV updates/benchmarking, monthly bookkeeping/reconciliations, and reports (Custodian/NAV/Cash/Distribution/Valuation/Holding); maintained NAV One inputs and investor statements for seamless performance tracking.
- Managed client/shareholder interactions: responded to pension/share plan queries, handled daily emails/trades (authorizations, board approvals), monthly redemptions/subscriptions, dividends/capital distributions, and wire initiations across major banks (RBSI/BNY/HSBC) - 50 wires/month, 98% on-time.
- Oversaw bank account maintenance/openings, post-execution transfers/checklists, statutory filings, fund closures, and AIFMD/Reporting Fund Regime calculations/letters; streamlined processes to cut turnaround 20% while ensuring audit-ready accuracy.
- Supported corporate governance and audits: assisted board/AGM meetings (notices, packs on Board Intelligence, minutes), compiled audit docs, liaised with auditors, and verified side letters/issue logs for timely financial statement delivery.
- Proactively updated client databases/reports, transaction monitored trades/payments, and escalated risks, driving operational efficiency and regulatory adherence in high-volume fund environments.
Associate Executive (Administrator)
SANNE Mauritius (now Apex Group Ltd)
Ebene
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Delivered asset/corporate/fund admin for closed-ended funds and global businesses.
- Owned admin/secretarial for 5 major closed-ended funds/trusts (50+ shareholders) and global businesses; drove 100% FSC/ROC/MRA compliance via statutory filings, registers, and timely tax/VAT/Indian returns.
- Directed corporate governance: convened/attended board/AGM/in-person meetings, prepared papers/minutes, and handled ad-hoc senior tasks for flawless execution.
- Managed client relationships and deliverables: daily communications, tailored solutions, investor statements/holdings, invoice raising, and liaison with investment managers—exceeding expectations with proactive monitoring.
- Oversaw financial operations using TALLY software: prepared management accounts/tax computations at required frequencies, reconciled bank accounts (openings/transfers), and collaborated with banks/authorities/auditors for audit-ready accuracy.
- Led risk and due diligence: conducted CDD/KYC checks/updates on shareholders, prepared BRA/CRA per compliance rules, and supported FSC portfolio visits with zero deficiencies.
- Streamlined day-to-day execution across service providers (bankers, auditors, FSC, ROC, MRA), cutting processing delays 25% while maintaining legal records and statutory compliance.
Transaction Processing Associate
Accenture
Ebene
08.2018 - 05.2019
Sales Assistant
Megabes Ltd
Frementle, Western Australia
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Customer service & Assistant Accountant
External Auditor (Assurance) - Internship
PWC Mauritius
Ebene
01.2017 - 02.2017
Education
CGIUK Level 5 IFA Diploma - Pursuing Full Chartered Governance Qualifying Prog
Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland
St HelierBachelor of business - Accounting & Banking
Murdoch University
Western Australia 06.2014 - 09.2017
Certificate III - Aged Care
Bestwest Care
Western Australia 01.2014 - 12.2014
Higher School Certificate -
Forest Side SSS Girls
Curepipe 01.2010 - 12.2010
School Certificate -
Forest Side SSS Girls
Curepipe 01.2010 - 12.2010
Skills
- Leadership & Team Management: Motivated/coached juniors & seniors, contributed strategically in meetings, assisted appraisals/holiday planning
- Client Relationship Ownership: Primary point-of-contact with proactive communications, expectation management, and tailored solutions for 50 shareholders, and clients
- Compliance & Risk Oversight: Expert in CDD/KYC, JFSC filings, AML/AIFMD adherence with zero deficiencies
- Corporate Governance: Directed board/AGM meetings, resolutions/minutes, statutory registers/tax returns
- Financial Operations Proficiency: NAV One for management accounts, VAT/ reconciliations, bank wires across global institutions
- Problem-Solving & Process Optimization: Anticipated issues, lateral solutions, slashed delays 25% via service provider streamlining
- Time/Deadline Mastery: Managed high-volume portfolios (20-30 clients/funds) with 100% on-time deliveries under pressure
- Confidential Stakeholder Liaison: Tenacious collaboration with auditors/banks/investors, upholding utmost confidentiality
Languages
English
French
Creole
Hindi
Affiliations
- Avid swimmer who loves hitting the open water
- Big reader and journal daily to unpack ideas and stay sharp
- Love traveling and picking up the cultural vibes of different spots
- Daily meditation keeps me grounded and clear-headed, no matter how chaotic the team schedule gets.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Corporate & Trust Officer - Private Wealth
Praxis Group Ltd
06.2024 - 12.2025
Senior Fund Officer - Real Estate - Jersey
Ocorian Corporate Services (Mauritius) Limited
01.2024 - 05.2024
Senior Corporate & Trust Administrator - Jersey
Apex Group Centralisation Services Ltd
06.2021 - 01.2024
Associate Executive (Administrator)
SANNE Mauritius (now Apex Group Ltd)
05.2019 - 05.2021
Transaction Processing Associate
Accenture
08.2018 - 05.2019
Sales Assistant
Megabes Ltd
11.2017 - 06.2018
External Auditor (Assurance) - Internship
PWC Mauritius
01.2017 - 02.2017
Bachelor of business - Accounting & Banking
Murdoch University
06.2014 - 09.2017
Certificate III - Aged Care
Bestwest Care
01.2014 - 12.2014
Higher School Certificate -
Forest Side SSS Girls
01.2010 - 12.2010
School Certificate -
Forest Side SSS Girls
01.2010 - 12.2010
CGIUK Level 5 IFA Diploma - Pursuing Full Chartered Governance Qualifying Prog
Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland