Fund Accounting Change Analyst - Automation & AI

Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent is seeking a role focused on change, automation and process improvement in fund accounting. You’ll review workflows, identify manual processes and partner with technology teams to introduce practical improvements, including AI capabilities.

You’ll sit within Fund Accounting Operations, collaborating with senior stakeholders and the change team, learning systems and client workflows while providing occasional BAU support.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the fund accounting lifecycle, including trade processing, valuations and NAV.
• Experience in fund accounting, investment operations or business analysis in funds.
• Track record of improving processes through change initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel expertise.
• Ability to work with operational teams, tech specialists and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Map end-to-end fund accounting processes and identify bottlenecks, recurring exceptions and manual workarounds.
• Turn operational needs into clear requirements, process flows and test scenarios.
• Partner with technology teams to implement automation and incorporate approved AI tools into existing workflows.
• Ensure changes maintain strong controls, data quality and governance.
• Support UAT, production verification and rollout, including investigating issues and coordinating resolution.
• Update procedures, deliver walkthroughs and help operational teams adopt revised processes.
• Track the benefits of improvements, including time saved, fewer exceptions and reduced operational risk.

Skills

Fund accounting knowledge

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Talent is seeking a role focused on change, automation and process improvement in fund accounting. You’ll review workflows, identify manual processes and partner with technology teams to introduce practical improvements, including AI capabilities.

You’ll sit within Fund Accounting Operations, collaborating with senior stakeholders and the change team, learning systems and client workflows while providing occasional BAU support.