Alternative Ops Fund Accounting, Associate 2

Job Description

Who we are looking for:
Reporting to the Senior Associate, the Associate 2 Fund Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the completion of accurate and timely reconciliations integral to the completion of the Net Asset Value (NAV) of a fund. This involves adherence to strict deadlines while supervising and contributing to the development of the team. 

Why this role is important to us:
The team you will be joining is a part of International Fund Services (IFS), acquired by State Street in July 2002. IFS, also known as Alternative Investment Solutions is a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting, fund administration and risk services to hedge funds and private equity funds. These services are fully integrated to provide complete end-to-end solutions that span the front-, middle- and back-office requirements of institutional investors.
Join us if making your mark in the alternative investment industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for:
As Fund Accountant Associate 2 you will:

•    Assisting with the accurate and timely production of the Net Asset Value 
•    Ensuring all positions are priced correctly
•    Verifying that corporate actions have been processed accurately 
•    Processing and reviewing fund capital activity
•    Performing and assisting review of cash and position reconciliations of listed and derivative products 
•    Supervising investigation and resolution of all reconciling cash and position items
•    Coordinating with other departments on miscellaneous fund queries and reconciliations
•    Processing and reviewing of various accounting transactions
•    Assisting with training and development of staff

What we value: 

This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of complex hedge fund structures operating in a dynamic, deadline sensitive environment. The candidate will contribute to the development of the team, on the job staff training, liaising with external parties and enhancing client satisfaction.      

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

•    Degree in Business, Accounting or related field. 
•     Approx 2 years related experience in a fund accounting environment, including knowledge of cash and position reconciliation in funds (hedge or mutual)
•    Knowledge of financial products such as equities, futures, fixed income, options, etc
•    Knowledge of corporate actions will be an advantage
•    Excellent attention to detail
•    Strong numerical / analytical skills
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
•    Highly computer literate
•    Excellent communication skills
•    Organized and Deadline-driven
•    Good team player, with supervisory experience a distinct advantage

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