The role
The candidate should have a strong technical background in fund accounting (specifically ETFs) within the financial services industry and understand the challenges and trends that affect this sector.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing clients with expertise in fund accounting on various projects and engagements, including supplementing fund accounting teams in producing NAVs, supporting system migration efforts, and taking on new funds within client environments.
* Assisting with production and reviews of NAV calculations and related processes as required by client engagements.
* Improving clients’ NAV production and other fund administration-related processes by reducing timelines or increasing the robustness of controls.
* Conducting Basket Services for assigned clients, including.
o Portfolio Composition File (PCF) preparation
o ETF creation and redemption order processing
o Cash and in‑kind settlement arrangements
o Unit settlement arrangements
o Authorized Participant (AP) inquiries
o Continuous net settlement
o Rebalancing processing
o Collateral processing
o PnL calculations
* Introducing new or improved management information through the use of new BI tools or the introduction and monitoring of appropriate KPIs.
* Reconciliation of prime broker, custodian or other counterparty data to clients’ fund administration systems with detailed analysis and break resolution.
* Supporting and mentoring junior staff members to enhance technical and soft skills within the team.
* Developing materials for clients’ benefit relating to engagements (process documents, project‑related materials, reconciliation templates, etc.).
* Acting as an SME in areas of prior experience to enhance client delivery.
Key Requirements
* Strong experience in the asset management space, particularly in fund administration.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem‑solve under pressure and adapt quickly to engagements within clients’ operating environments.
* Experience in a variety of fund types/structures such as mutual funds, UCITs, ICAVs, private equity, REITs, SPVs, hedge funds.
* Experience in fund accounting systems, including the ability to understand and execute fund setups.
* End‑to‑end NAV calculation experience and intimate understanding of the NAV process.
* Financial reporting knowledge and experience.
* Experience in reconciliations (design and implementation).
* Ability to analyse client operational environments and offer process improvement and automation solutions.
* In‑depth understanding of complex calculations inherent in fund administration (e.g., performance fee calculations, waterfall calculations, distribution calculations).
* A passion for client service.
* Deep knowledge of the financial services/asset management industry and appropriate professional qualification (e.g., accounting).
* 3–5 years relevant experience in fund accounting, with time spent within a consulting firm or top‑tier fund administrator/asset manager.
* Strong communicator with excellent writing, Excel, and interpersonal skills.
* Self‑motivated, able to work independently, and comfortable mentoring junior staff.
* Energy, enthusiasm, and passion for a new challenge.
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