Alternative Operation Fund Accounting-Senior Associate

Who we are looking for

• At least 3+ years of experience in (Investment Banking) Hedge Fund/ Capital markets/ Fund Accounting along with Reconciliation & Resolution teams for both Cash and Position
• Experience in Investment Banking and AMC’s handling Fund Accounting operations preferred  
• Understanding of Investment Manager and Custody business will be a plus
• Sound Knowledge on Capital markets and trade flow is required. Knowledge on Derivative products.
• Good knowledge upstream and downstream process is required – Knowledge on NAV/Custody processes.
• Knowledge on Geneva application will be an added advantage

What you will be responsible for

• Daily Cash and Position Reconciliation between fund and Broker.
• Hedge fund Reconciliation activity for Cash, Cost, and Position & Long-term & Short-term Gain/Loss Realization for the individual portfolio.
• Reconciliation of Dividend & Market Valuation of the portfolio during month-ends for the fulfillment of calculation of GNAV.  
• Review and validate deliverables are completed within the specified SLA’s
• Create process flows for the various sub-process so that a repository is created for repeated trainings in the future 
• Strong Excel - MIS Reporting skills and Word Documents – SOPs  
• Should be willing to work in shifts
• Strong SME skills to trouble shoot process issues
• Business continuity management for the respective team
• Drive process excellence initiative for the team.
• Managing Client expectation and proactive approach is a must
• Individual will have a strong customer service and operational focus and will provide integrated, value-added services to our clients

What We Value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Hands on experience in using Bloomberg Terminal for searching information on Corporate Actions, verifying coupon accruals for bonds and Price for securities.
• Good domain skills in the reconciliation processes especially pertaining to market value recon, transaction and cost recon.
• Exposure with portfolio accounting, General ledger systems
• Candidate should be having sound knowledge on matching process & should be able to suggest & advise on matching rules & improvements
• Comprehensive knowledge on Research & resolution on all recon breaks such as trade break/Corporate action breaks & other product related breaks
• Candidate should be able to identify & report the process risks in the recon process
• Exposure to trading instruments like Equities, Options, Bonds, Futures, Spots and Forwards, Bank Debts, Credit Default Swaps (CDS) and Contract for Difference (CFD Swaps).
• Lean/Six sigma certification will be a plus.
• Sound understanding of Risk excellence measures within the organization.
• Understanding on Robotics & BPM.
• Excellent People skill. Should be able to drive 10 to 15+ team in right direction
• Lead and manage a team in day-to-day production of various Recon types
• Ability to handle bigger span and adhere to strict timelines and quality deliverables
• Good interpersonal, communication and people management skills
• Ability to interact with BU / Global head effectively and manage SLA’s
• Education & Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor / Masters in Accounting/MBA Finance

• Nism/Nse Certifications

• Cisi Certifications

• Mooc Certifications

Additional Requirements

• Ability to adhere to strict timelines
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under tight timelines
• Willing to work in any shifts.