Associate Director, Client Operations, Fund Administration

MUFG Investor Services; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MUFG Investor Services seeks an Associate Director, Client Operations to manage fund administration services and a team of Fund Accountants. The role emphasizes client relationships, innovative NAV processes, and collaboration with financial partners. Candidates should possess a degree in finance or accounting and extensive fund administration experience.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in fund administration.
• Completion or interest in a professional accounting designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing service delivery and training staff on NAV process.
• Maintaining client relationships with minimal travel.
• Collaborating with financial partners for service delivery.

Skills

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Deep understanding of fund administration

Innovative thinking

Education

Post-secondary education or university degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Fund accounting software (Geneva, Investran, Yardi)

Bloomberg

Job description

Associate Director, Client Operations, Fund Administration

• Full-time
• Rank: Associate Director
• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

About MUFG Investor Services:

Experience something brilliantly different with a career at MUFG Investor Services.

Who are we? MUFG Investor Services is part of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, partnering with over 480 global investment firms to provide administration, asset services, banking, and fund financing.

We operate in 14 global locations, offering a vibrant hub of talented professionals.

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Reporting to the Director, Client Operations, Fund Administration, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive fund accounting and administration services to hedge fund clients.
• Managing a team of Fund Accountants, overseeing service delivery, and training staff on all aspects of the NAV process.
• Maintaining ongoing client relationships, with minimal travel involved.
• Collaborating with banks, auditors, brokers, and custodians to ensure smooth service delivery and timely NAV completion.
• Establishing fund or client-specific procedures; ensuring cross-training and coverage for all services.
• Contributing to the growth of the local office.
• Innovating to improve NAV processes, technological tools, and client reporting.
• Participating in system initiatives and projects.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education or university degree in finance or accounting.
• At least 5 years of experience in fund administration, including staff management, possibly including roles in administration, investment management, or fund auditing.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Deep understanding of fund administration, including various fund structures, fee calculations, financial instruments, and fund documentation review.
• Experience with fund accounting software such as Geneva, Investran, or Yardi, or working knowledge of Bloomberg is advantageous.
• Completion or interest in a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA, ACCA, ICAEW, CFA or equivalent) is a plus.

What’s in it for you?

Join MUFG Investor Services and experience a dynamic culture, connected team environment, passion for innovation, client focus, and commitment to learning and development. We embrace hybrid working to support work-life balance.

Why settle for the ordinary? Apply now for a brilliantly different career.