Associate Director - Hedge Fund Accounting

SS&C Technologies, Inc.; City Of London; In loco; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Professional development reimbursement

SS&C University access

Competitive holiday scheme

Competitive wellbeing benefits

Diversity and inclusion program

Hands-on training

Descrizione del lavoro

SS&C Technologies, Inc. in London seeks an experienced fund accounting leader to guide a client service team, oversee NAV and P&L reporting, and deliver high-quality financials for sophisticated clients. You will partner with clients and auditors, contribute to new product initiatives, and drive operational excellence across complex fund structures.

The role emphasizes coaching, risk management and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced environment focused on client satisfaction and accuracy.

Competenze

• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements within the hedge fund industry.
• Knowledge of US GAAP/UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Excellent client service and ability to respond to client needs.

Mansioni

• Provide coaching, training and leadership to the client service team.
• Review work product including monitoring and pricing of P&L, NAVs and economic allocations.
• Coordinate work plan for the US client service group accounting staff and manage progress.
• Manage client relationships and satisfaction; oversee external audits.
• Review client financial statements and related reporting; ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Client service

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Hedge fund operations

Problem solving

Formazione

Accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CPA/CA)

Descrizione del lavoro

Within this position you will take on a leadership role at the centre of hedge fund operations, where you'll guide a team, oversee NAV and P&L reporting, and ensure the delivery of accurate, high-quality financials for sophisticated clients. You'll partner closely with clients and auditors, contribute to new product initiatives, and play a key role in driving operational excellence across complex fund structures. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced fund accounting professional ready to expand their leadership impact in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Here are some of key duties below:

• Provide coaching, training and leadership as necessary to the client service team
• Review all work product prepared by accounting staff including monitoring and pricing of P&L, NAV's and economic allocations
• Contribute to internal project initiatives regarding new product development, testing and implementation
• Coordinate overall work plan for US client service group accounting staff, which includes managing and monitoring work in progress
• Manage client relationships and satisfaction
• Establish a plan for new client setups, reorganizations and conversions
• Resolve fund accounting inquiries escalated to a supervisor
• Provide technical accounting/industry knowledge to our clients
• Coordinate, manage and monitor the external audit process
• Review client financial statements, partner capital statements and other required financial reporting
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, general ledgers and financial statements, within the Hedge fund industry
• Knowledge of Hedge funds, net asset value calculations and capital activities, stemming from your background within fund administration.
• Knowledge of US GAAP/UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Strong client service focus, including the ability to effectively respond to client needs.
• Meet internal and external demands and deadlines by being results orientated and by demonstrating the ability to operate on initiative in a controlled environment.
• Ability to analyse a situation, and its potential solution, working through all steps to its conclusion.
• Prior experience with various products including equities, fixed income, repurchase agreements, futures, FX, Mortgages and options would be an advantage.
• A professional Accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, CA or similar), preferably fully qualified.
• SS&C is a leading provider of mission-critical, AI-powered technology and services empowering financial services and healthcare organizations to work smarter, faster, and securely. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices worldwide. More than 23,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology., SS&C GlobeOp, a division of SS&C Technologies, is one of the world's largest administrators with core competencies in private equity, hedge funds, funds of funds and managed accounts. SS&C has been providing outsourcing and fund administration services since 1995.
• Your Future: Professional Development Reimbursement including access to SS&C University
• Work/Life Balance: Competitive holiday scheme
• Your Wellbeing: Competitive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of our staff
• Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised throughout your career