Assistant Manager, Fund Accounting

NACBA; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare for you and family up to 18

Pension Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

On-site Gym

Education Assistance

Volunteer days

Life Assurance

Employee share scheme

Job summary

SEI Investments in Dublin seeks an Assistant Manager, Fund Accounting to lead a client-focused team responsible for timely NAVs and strong controls. This hybrid role requires ensuring high-quality client service and operational excellence.

You will train and mentor staff, build relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, and review fund documents ahead of launches. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in Alternative funds and 3+ in management, with Investran or Geneva experience.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in Alternative funds, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Experience working on a Fund Accounting system, preferably Investran and/or Geneva.
• Strong knowledge of Alternative fund structures, fund domiciles, regulatory requirements and performance calculations.
• Demonstrable experience of Fund/fee documentation review and interpretation.
• Experience coaching/mentoring.
• ACCA preferred but not essential.
• Curious mindset and ability to execute change.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients on accounting matters.
• Responsible for timely and accurate NAVs.
• Ensure client service excellence and timely query resolution.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and remediation.
• Ensure procedures and controls are adhered to.
• Train, coach and mentor new employees and develop staff.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support new business efforts.
• Review Fund documents before new launches and flag operational risks.
• Represent SEI and present reports at Fund Board Meetings as requested.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Problem solving

Data management

English fluency

Education

ACCA (preferred)

Tools

Investran

Geneva

Job description

SEI Investments is a leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions. The company's innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. SEI is a people focused organization which encourages and recognizes employee development as being a critical component in the provision of excellent client service. An open, collaborative and detail oriented environment underpins this business objective.

Whilst the parent company has its principal offices in the United States, the SEI Group comprises operating subsidiaries in the EU, UK, Cayman Islands and Canada. The SEI Group's operations in Ireland are carried out through three entities based in Dublin that conduct the Group's business of managing proprietary UCITS and AIF funds, as well as providing administration and depositary services to funds established by third party investment managers.

Position Description

The Assistant Manager, Fund Accounting will, in conjunction with and taking direction from the Fund Accounting Manager, manage a team in a high growth area of SEI. This individual will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with clients, in addition to forging relationships internally in their relevant Fund Accounting team/teams. Candidates must have a strong level of understanding of Alternative fund structures and related investment types. The candidate will also be responsible for ensuring that the junior team members are trained appropriately and are adhering to operational best practice.

What you'll do

• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients on accounting matters.
• Responsible for ensuring delivery of timely and accurate NAVs.
• Ensure client service excellence and query resolution on a timely basis.
• Contribute to root cause analysis for issues and ensure remediation is fit-for-purpose.
• Ensure all procedures and controls are adhered to.
• Train, coach and mentor new employees; develop and motivate staff within their team.
• Build strong relationships with relevant stakeholders
• Provide ongoing subject matter expertise to support our new business efforts.
• Review Fund documents in advance of new Fund launches, identify and highlight any potential areas of operations risk
• Represent SEI and present the Administrator's report at Fund Board Meetings as requested

What you bring to the table

• At least 6 years' experience in Alternative funds, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity. Some experience in private markets is preferable.
• Experience in working on a Fund Accounting system, preferably Investran and/or Geneva.
• Have a strong knowledge of Alternative fund structures, various Fund domiciles, regulatory requirements and performance calculations.
• Demonstrable experience of Fund/fee documentation review and interpretation.
• Experience coaching/mentoring.
• Strong data management skills.
• ACCA qualified preferable but not essential.
• A curious mindset and ability to execute change.

Attributes we value

• Strong oral, written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and collaboration skills.
• Fluency in English Language (both verbal and written) essential.
• Energetic, accountable and driven.
• Positive 'can do' attitude with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and manage time to maximize efficiency and to meet deadlines.
• Adaptable.

Benefits you can expect

• Healthcare for yourself, your spouse and any dependents up to the age of 18 years.
• Pension Scheme.
• Tax Saver Travel Benefits.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• On-site Gym with Fitness Classes and 1:1 PT Sessions.
• Club Supplement.
• Education Assistance.
• Competitive Family & Annual Leave Entitlements as well as 2 Paid Volunteer Days per year.
• Life Assurance.
• Annual Employee Share Participation Scheme.

We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer a hybrid working model and flexible working hours.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits which include private medical care for you and your family, educational assistance scheme and actively encourage work life balance.

AI Acceptable Use in the application and interview process

SEI acknowledges the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into individuals' personal and professional lives. If you intend to incorporate the use of any AI tools at any stage of the application and/or interview process, please ensure you have reviewed and adhere to our AI use guidelines.