Director Mutual Fund Accounting - Global Bank

The Panel; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Panel in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a Fund Accounting Director to lead the EMEA Fund Accounting Operations for a major client. You will provide strategic and day‑to‑day leadership to high‑performing teams responsible for NAV production, pricing, controls, and client deliverables for one of the largest asset managers globally.

You will act as the EMEA owner for Fund Accounting Operations, building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, influencing decisions and ensuring

Qualifications

• Extensive Fund Accounting expertise including NAV production and valuation methodologies.
• Proven leadership of large, high‑performing operations teams.
• Exceptional client‑facing capability with senior stakeholders.
• Strong cross‑functional influence within global organisations.
• Control‑focused mindset with analytical data interpretation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for senior leadership.
• Organisational agility and resilience in deadline‑driven environments.
• Self‑starter with ownership mentality and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EMEA Fund Accounting Operations for strategic client and oversee NAV production, pricing, controls and client deliverables.
• Act as EMEA Fund Accounting Operations owner for the single client and build relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Drive operational excellence across the Fund Accounting lifecycle and oversee daily NAV production and valuation controls.
• Partner with Global Product, Technology, Risk, Middle Office to align processes and drive consistency.
• Lead onboarding, conversions and product launches, ensuring readiness for new funds and complex structures.
• Strengthen the control environment, manage audits and remediation of risk themes.
• Champion automation and digital transformation to reduce manual touchpoints and enhance resilience.
• Serve as senior escalation point for complex issues and ensure timely communication.

Skills

Fund Accounting

NAV production

Leadership

Client-facing

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Change management

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CFA/CPA/ACCA an advantage

Job description

I am working with my Client, a global financial services Company for a Fund Accounting Director for their Investor Services Client Platform team. This role is located in Dublin – Ireland.

The Role

• Lead the EMEA Fund Accounting Operations organisation for strategic client, Provide strategic and day‑to‑day leadership to high‑performing teams responsible for NAV production, pricing, controls, and client deliverables for one of the largest asset managers globally’.
• Act as EMEA Fund Accounting Operations owner for single client, Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, influence decision‑making, and ensure delivery of a consistently excellent service experience.
• Regional operations accountable executive for Client, Build trusted partnerships with senior client stakeholders through deep product expertise and a proactive, solution‑driven approach.
• Drive operational excellence across the Fund Accounting lifecycle, Oversee daily NAV production and valuation controls.
• Partner with global internal functions, Collaborate with Global Product, Technology, Risk, Middle Office and Functional Utility stakeholders to ensure alignment, resolve cross‑functional issues, and drive consistency in process and controls.
• Lead onboarding, conversions, and product launch activity, Oversee operational readiness for new funds, complex product structures, and client‑driven change initiatives.
• Strengthen the control environment and risk culture, Ensure robust oversight of key controls, manage audit interactions, and drive remediation of operational risk themes.
• Champion automation and digital transformation, Promote adoption of digital tools, data‑driven solutions and AI‑enabled capabilities to reduce manual touchpoints and enhance operational resilience.
• Serve as senior escalation point for complex issues, Provide direction on break resolution, valuation challenges, and client‑impacting incidents, ensuring timely and transparent communication.

The Candidate

• Extensive Fund Accounting expertise, Deep understanding of NAV production, valuation methodologies, complex instruments, and accounting standards across mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative structures.
• Proven leadership of large, high‑performing operational teams, Ability to motivate, develop, and retain talent while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional client‑facing capability, Demonstrated success influencing senior client stakeholders, managing complex discussions, and navigating competing priorities.
• Strong cross‑functional influence within global organisations, Comfortable operating in a matrix environment and partnering with global teams to drive alignment and resolve issues.
• Control‑focused mindset with strong analytical capability, Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and implement sustainable solutions in a risk‑sensitive environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Confident presenting to senior leadership, mentoring teams, and articulating complex topics clearly.
• Organisational agility and resilience, Skilled at managing multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment and adapting to evolving client needs.
• Self‑starter with strong ownership mentality, Able to operate independently while knowing when to elevate or collaborate.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to operational excellence, Passion for leading teams through change and delivering high‑quality outcomes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field Advanced degrees or professional qualifications (e.g., CFA, CPA, ACCA) are an advantage.