Fund Accounting, AVP

State Street; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services company as an Assistant Vice President in Hedge Fund Accounting. You will oversee NAV delivery, manage client relationships, and lead projects within a global hedge fund team, contributing significantly to our clients' financial success.

Benefits

Generous medical care

Insurance and savings plans

Flexible work program

Development programs

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hedge fund accounting or audit experience.
• Excellent knowledge of hedge funds and their structures.
• Experience managing offshore teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform final review and sign off on NAV packages.
• Manage delivery of NAV work and client oversight.
• Execute projects related to client and internal.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Communication Skills

Managerial Skills

Education

Bachelor's of Science

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Geneva

Job description

Who we are looking for

The Hedge Fund Accounting and Administration, Assistant Vice President will be responsible for NAV delivery, client service, and oversight of global hedge accounting team. They will participate and/or lead various projects both client facing and internal. Additionally, they will be involved in regulatory work, training, and annual audit.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Alternative Investments (SSAI). SSAI gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. From core custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, SSGS’ tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Hedge Fund Accounting and Administration, Assistant Vice President you will

• Perform final review and sign off on NAV packages
• Manage hub location delivery of NAV work
• Perform client management & oversight
• Execute administrative tasks & projects client related and non-client related
• Support any new technology rollouts that are related to the NAV team
• Handle client initialization and transition processes

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and decision making
• Excellent knowledge of hedge funds including but not limited to products, fees, fund structures, and allocations
• Strong managerial skills and experience managing offshore locations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, preferred.
• 8+ years of hedge fund accounting, fund accounting, hedge fund of fund, or audit experience. Majority experience in hedge, strongly preferred
• Good excel knowledge, preferred
• Geneva experience, preferred

About State Street

What we do.State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow.We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility.We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

End Date: August 31, 2025
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