Alternative Ops Fund Accounting, Senior Associate

Job description

Tasks

• Net asset value operations:
  • Coordination of workflows and daily preparation/review of daily/weekly/monthly packages
  • Review of cash and position reconciliations, validation of portfolio prices
  • Accrual of income and expenses
  • Performance/NAV calculation/review
  • Analysis of fund movements and performance in line with current market trends and regulations
  • Other ad hoc requests as needed
• Client Relationship Management:
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with investment managers, brokers, custodian banks, and other fund participants
  • Responding to inquiries, delivering NAV-related reports, etc. by phone or in person
  • Proactively identifying/understanding customer needs and coordinating internal/external support to fulfill customer requests
  • Delivery of solutions and/or coordination of support to solve customer problems
• Staff Management (only for FLU):
  • Monitoring and supporting employees on an ad hoc basis
  • Leading by example and supporting employee development and growth
  • Coordination of performance planning (including goal setting, regular feedback, and performance evaluations)
  • Escalation of employee complaints and concerns
• Other:
  • Updating on new accounting standards and ensuring compliance across all accounts within the team
  • Implementation of on-the-job training initiatives and ensuring consistent coaching and mentoring/knowledge sharing
  • Evaluation of straight-through processing with simultaneous continuous improvement of efficiency
  • Preparation and delivery of daily/weekly reports and ad hoc management information
  • Support with customer migration, new business/onboarding
  • Participation in other special projects or tasks as required

Requirements

• Communication skills:
  • Good verbal and written English skills, including report writing skills
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization
• Organizational and time management skills:
  • Strong organizational and time management skills - Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively within tight deadlines
• Other:
  • Confidence in resolving difficult situations and proactively creating innovative solutions to problems without a high level of supervision
• Education and preferred qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Professional accounting or finance qualification; Master's degree a plus
  • 2+ years of relevant experience (accounting)/financial services experience
  • Strong IT literacy/computer skills
  • Strong client relationship experience preferred

We offer

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits packages
• Flexible work programs
• Development programs and educational support
• Inclusive and diverse work environment