Junior Associate Director, Nexus, Financial Reporting

Company Description

About MUFG Investor Services:

MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more.

Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution.

To learn more, visit us at www.mufg-investorservices.com.

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Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, Nexus, Financial Reporting, you will:

• Liaise with investment managers and auditors for day-to-day operational issues.
• Participate in various system improvement initiatives.
• Prepare or co-ordinate all client financial reporting deliverables and associated reports as required.
• Work with internal teams, such as Client Operations, Investor Operations and Client Integration etc., to ensure all internal and external deliverables are met.
• Assist in developing and improving financial reporting processes.
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with clients, vendors and audit firms.
• Develop an understanding of the financial and regulatory reporting environment.
• Ensure all processes are performed in accordance with operational procedures and controls and all relevant checklists are completed.
• Keep up to date with and apply applicable regulations and accounting standards.
• Prepare financial statement pro forma, roll forwards, workings and drafts.
• Respond to various stakeholder queries in a comprehensive and timely manner.
• Take on ad-hoc tasks as required.

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Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with a concentration in finance, accounting, mathematics or related fields.
• Ideally studying towards a relevant professional qualification in ACA, ACCA, CPA , CIMA or CFA.
• Having 3 years and above experience in a financial reporting role. 
• Strong computer skills with strengths in Microsoft Office products. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Word is essential.
• Broad understanding of fund administration industry.
• Experience with accounting software Geneva, Investran or Yardi. Mantra would be beneficial but not necessary.
• Experience with financial reporting software Confluence, RR Donnelley, Workiva etc would be beneficial but not necessary.
• Broad knowledge/understanding of characteristics of various financial instruments such as equities, bonds, bank debt, derivatives.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, with exposure to the funds industry an advantage:
• Preparation of financial statements of funds (including experience with UCITs, ICAV’s, S110 etc.), with a significant amount of this time in a financial reporting role or have experience in auditing of financial services.
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of FRS 102, US GAAP, Lux GAAP and IFRS.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?   

Take a look at our careers site and you’ll find everything you’d expect from a career with the fastest-growing business at one of the world’s largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it’s how we defy expectations that really defines us. You’ll feel that difference in all kinds of ways.  Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus, and next-level LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT.  Oh, and we really walk the talk when it comes to HYBRID WORKING.     

So, why settle for the ordinary?  Apply now for a Brilliantly Different career.   

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted. 

MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.