Hedge Fund Accounting Vice President

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work in our Hedge Fund Services team to partner with the Business to provide a best in class service.

Job Summary:

As a Vice President within the Fund Accounting team, you will play a senior role in supervising the NAV production process to guarantee precise and punctual calculation of the NAV in accordance with procedures. Your responsibilities will also include ensuring all deliverables are met within the Service Level Agreements. Additionally, you will serve as a senior point of contact for cross-functional collaboration and an escalation point for resolving all issues satisfactorily.

Job Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the timely accurate calculation of the NAV.
• Take ownership and responsibility of the end to end NAV Operating model.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex issues which arise in the team
• Investigate & validate NAV movement.
• Assist and manage the team to ensure the delivery of the daily/weekly/ad hoc/monthly NAV production.
• Adhere to a defined control environment. Identify risks and implementation of remediation on the same.
• Manage resource planning of the team while partnering with wider teams.
• Assist and play a key role in the people management/development of all members of the team.
• Participate in and/or lead department initiatives & group projects as appropriate.
• Lead Client Due Diligence visits along with Internal and External audit reviews.
• Drive an understanding of Alternative investment fund types across multiple jurisdictions.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Experience at managing a Fund Accounting Team at this level
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• In-depth knowledge of the treatment of complex financial instruments in the NAV and NAV drivers.
• Strong Client management skills and ability to build key relationships.
• A technically strong and astute individual who has a proven history of building/implementing value add regulatory initiatives
• Product innovation with a strong focus on operational risk and regulations
• Team player, professional and proactive approach to work, positive attitude with an ability to communicate across multiple sites
• Very strong communication skills both oral and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with a drive for impeccable quality
• Ability to work with a high level of precision in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelors degree required (business discipline preferred)
• Significant experience in the Financial Services industry, preferably with prior experience in alternative funds

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