Associate Manager

SS&C Technologies Holdings; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in the City of London is looking for an experienced accounting professional to join their team. The role involves daily accounting, NAV production, and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA qualifications, and experience in a Prime Brokerage or fund administration. Strong Excel skills and a culture of continuous improvement are essential. The firm offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years’ experience in Accounting or Back Office Operations.
• Experience working for a Prime Broker, Administrator, Hedge Fund, or Investment Advisor.
• Solid prior experience with various products including equities and fixed income.

Responsibilities

• Daily accounting of cash and position activity.
• Coordinate with support teams to resolve issues.
• Monthly and quarterly NAV production of assigned funds.
• Manage various ad-hoc requirements and improve process efficiency.

Skills

Accounting

Project management

Advanced MS Excel

Knowledge of corporate actions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Master’s degree

CPA

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities :

• Daily accounting of cash and position activity to ensure timely booking of transactions. This includes researching differences between internal postings and custodian postings to find a resolution
• Coordinate with various support teams such as our dedicated reconciliation teams, loan servicing teams, corporate actions, etc. to resolve any issues that might hinder meeting client deliverables
• Various activity reporting including new fund purchases, paydowns, new investment commitments, debt borrowings made, yield calculations, and other analytics at varying frequencies
• Monthly and / or quarterly NAV production of assigned funds and appropriate supporting schedules
• Timely escalation of breaks or issues when appropriate
• Managing and assisting on various ad-hoc requirements that are actively ongoing or that arise in the future such as small to medium sized project management
• Identifying efficiency improvements of ongoing processes and helping to identify potential gaps as well
• Coordinate and assist in audit proceedings as needed as well as either prepare or assist in financial statement preparation
• Act as a subject matter expert for any escalated P&L and NAV issues
• Contributing to internal project initiatives regarding new product development, testing, and implementation
• Establish and drive strong relationships with clients and maintain regular client contact to ensure that satisfaction levels are high
• Develop culture of continuous efficiency improvements resulting in increased capacity
• Active member of the team that looks to help others out as time allows

Skills & Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Master’s degree is a strong plus
• CPA a strong plus
• 4-6 years’ experience in Accounting or Back Office Operations working for a Prime Broker, Administrator, Hedge Fund, Investment Advisor or Audit firm
• Solid prior experience with various products including equities, fixed income, repurchase agreements, futures, FX, Mortgages andoptions
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge
• Solid knowledge of corporate actions
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Solid project management skills