Middle Office & Accounting Analyst

Job Description

The Middle Office & Accounting Analyst supports the Man Discretionary & External Alpha Managed Accounts business for hedge fund and private credit products. This role supports portfolio and fund management, investments, trade recording, performance, compliance, settlements, trade reports, and net asset value (NAV) calculations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The ideal candidate will spend a significant portion of their day serving as the primary point of contact for a specific team. The Middle Office & Accounting Analyst supports operational and management-related relationships with our client-side counterparts.

Tasks

* Assisting in the management and administration of operations and processes for our funds * Reviewing and confirming all daily management and performance activities, including trade records, margin calls, borrowing, drawdowns, payments, and interest payments * Ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the pricing team in performance and control by identifying and mitigating risks and communicating/documenting process improvements to ensure that valuations reflect fair value * Calculating the funds’ net asset value (NAV) on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis (including reviewing accrued income/expenses) and preparing daily variance reports for the Chief Operating Officer of Asset Management * Communicating with fund administrators to reconcile the fund’s financial NAV and monitor derivatives against the custodian * Assisting with the development and delivery of client reports, responding to client inquiries, and supporting the legal advisory team * Overseeing the implementation of changes to accounting/performance fee management processes and other fee structures as required * Responsible for the setup and daily reconciliation of transactions to ensure the accuracy of generated entries * Fostering relationships with service providers, including but not limited to: fund administration, credit administration, banking, auditors, valuation agents, etc. * Assisting in the preparation of annual financial statements and monthly investor reports * Maintaining records by supporting teams and providing tools with significant improvements to enhance the control environment and increase efficiencies * Taking a proactive and innovative approach to improving processes and maintaining internal policies and procedure manuals

Requirements

* 2+ years of experience in accounting/back-office operations, including experience in areas such as real estate lending, hedge funds, and funds of funds * Knowledge of financial systems and software; MS Office and Excel * Strong communication skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to multitask * High integrity, organizational skills, and self-motivation * Strong sense of urgency with the ability to remain calm under pressure and feel comfortable taking individual responsibility

We offer

* Up to $95,000 * A comprehensive package of benefits and other perks, as described in the "What We Offer" section of this ad.