Senior Analyst, Financial Operation

Team Summary

The group handles post-trade activities for hedge funds, with one of its core daily objectives being to ensure post-trade activities happen in a timely manner and record an accurate view of positions, cash, and P&L in the books. The group works closely with counterparties, fund administrators, and investment managers to achieve this. Primary activities include daily street reconciliations, settlements, P/L reconciliations, admin reconciliations, fund accounting (GAV/NAV preparation), investor accounting (including fee calculations), and regulatory reporting. The group deals with a variety of strategies and different kinds of financial instruments, spanning multiple geographies and time zones.

What You'll Do

• Take accountability for the work product of the team — daily trade, position, Swap MTM, and cash reconciliations to the prime broker/custodians/administrators, as well as all income/expense accruals. In addition, oversee timely reconciliations and settlements of OTC products.
• Play an active oversight role in day-to-day operations, escalation of aged breaks, and business-as-usual troubleshooting, while setting direction and goals for individuals.
• Coordinate with investment managers, prime brokers, and administrators to resolve day-to-day exceptions, as well as develop more strategic initiatives.
• Liaise with other internal functions such as pricing, middle office, and collateral management to resolve discrepancies and respond to internal queries.
• Assist the team and play a review role for the accounting close (monthly/bi-weekly), providing adequate support for outstanding breaks and preparing the month-end binder.
• Work with the team in NY and locally to define strategy and new projects, including prioritization.
• Provide assistance to auditors and fund administrators during the audit and NAV finalization process.
• Work with technology teams as needed by assisting in special projects, developing bespoke reports, developing specifications, product implementation, and UAT.

What You'll Need

• An MBA (Finance), CFA, CA, or an equivalent qualification
• 2–4 years of work experience in fund accounting
• In-depth domain/finance knowledge, attention to detail, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and experience managing high performers
• Drive to enhance the efficiency of processes
• Strong project management skills and effective managerial ability
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel