Controllership Transformation - Clearwater / Alladin Professional

EY

Kolkata District

On-site

INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior position in EY GDS FAAS (Controllership Transformation) to lead financial transformation engagements across investment operations and fund accounting. You will work with clients in investment management, banking, and private equity to optimize processes and reporting using Aladdin or Clearwater Analytics.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, design target operating models, and ensure successful delivery, including requirements gathering, UAT, and deployment.

Qualifications

CA/CPA/ACCA/CFA or equivalent professional qualification.
2–5 years of relevant experience in Financial Services, with mandatory experience in Investment Accounting, Fund Accounting and Private Equity Accounting.
Hands-on experience with BlackRock Aladdin and/or Clearwater Analytics.
Experience in finance, accounting, reporting, or investment operations.
Strong understanding of investment products, portfolio accounting and financial reporting processes.
Experience in Finance Transformation or operating model initiatives.
Ability to translate business requirements into functional solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead and support Finance Transformation engagements across Asset Wealth Management, Investment Management, Banking, Insurance, and Private Equity clients.
Act as a subject matter expert in Investment Accounting, Fund Accounting, and Private Equity Accounting processes.
Utilize Aladdin and Clearwater Analytics to assess, design, and optimize investment accounting and reporting processes.
Support data migration, reconciliation, and process standardization initiatives.
Prepare client deliverables, process documentation, and transformation roadmaps.
Collaborate with finance, operations, technology, and business stakeholders to deliver programs.

Skills

Investment Accounting

Fund Accounting

Private Equity Accounting

Portfolio Accounting

Investment Operations

Financial Reporting

Reconciliations

IFRS/US GAAP

Aladdin/ Clearwater

Stakeholder Management

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA/CFA/MBA (Finance) or equivalent

Tools

BlackRock Aladdin

Clearwater Analytics

Job description

EY GDS FAAS (Controllership Transformation) - Senior position

At EY, you ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

At EY, you ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) professionals provide advisory services including Accounting and regulatory support for accounting change and special matters; accounting processes and controls support.

Within EY FAAS practice, the Finance Transformation Experts team build and develop client relationship with our regional stakeholders. We are part of an integrated global network of professionals who develop, design and optimise client service business processes for efficiency and high performance. We leverage and improve various frameworks, methodologies, solutions specific to our offerings and articulate presentations that communicate proposals, strategies, plans and outcomes.

Your key responsibilities

Technical Delivery and Subject Matter Expertise -

Lead and support Finance Transformation engagements across Asset Wealth Management, Investment Management, Banking, Insurance, and Private Equity clients.
Act as a subject matter expert in Investment Accounting, Fund Accounting, and Private Equity Accounting processes.
Leverage expertise in BlackRock Aladdin and/or Clearwater Analytics to assess, design, and optimize investment accounting and reporting processes.
Support business process design, target operating model development, and finance function transformation initiatives.
Analyze and improve end-to-end investment lifecycle processes, including trade capture, valuation, reconciliation, accounting, and reporting.
Support requirements gathering, solution design, testing, UAT, and deployment activities.
Collaborate with finance, operations, technology, and business stakeholders to deliver strategic transformation programs.
Support data migration, reconciliation, and process standardization initiatives.
Prepare client deliverables, process documentation, operating procedures, and transformation roadmaps.

Business Development Solution Development -

Support proposal development, RFP responses, POVs, and client presentations.
Contribute to the development of Finance Transformation solutions focused on Investment Accounting and Investment Operations.
Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and technology enablement.
Develop thought leadership, market insights, and solution accelerators related to Aladdin, Clearwater, and Finance Transformation.
Build strong client relationships and support business growth initiatives within the Financial Services sector.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative and scalable transformation offerings.

Skills and attributes for success

Subject Matter and Technical Skills -

Strong understanding of:
- Investment Accounting
- Fund Accounting
- Private Equity Accounting
- Portfolio Accounting
- Investment Operations
- Financial Reporting and Reconciliations
Knowledge of financial instruments including:
- Equities
- Fixed Income Securities
- Derivatives
- Private Equity Investments
- Alternative Investments
Understanding of investment lifecycle processes from trade execution through accounting and reporting.
Working knowledge of accounting frameworks such as IFRS and US GAAP.
Hands-on experience with BlackRock Aladdin and/or Clearwater Analytics platforms.
Understanding of:
- Investment Book of Record (IBOR)
- Accounting Book of Record (ABOR)
- Security Master Data
- Corporate Actions
- Pricing Valuation
- Investment Performance Reporting
- Portfolio Reconciliations
Exposure to Finance Transformation, Operating Model Design, Process Improvement, and Digital Transformation initiatives.

Business Skills and Knowledge -

Strong business development skills
Very strong solution conceptualization/ideation skill
Strong solution/product build skills
Strong project management skills

Human Skills -

Excellent written oral communication articulation
Flexible work attitude
Proven ability to lead diverse team over multiple geographies
Strong collaboration skills
Ability to comprehend complexity quickly apply solutions
Comfort in dealing with ambiguity
Strong entrepreneurial skills in terms of ownership of problem solutions
Strong problem solving skills
Ability to perform effectively under pressure and deliver results
Willingness to travel for short or long duration at short notice

To qualify for the role, you must have

CA, CPA, ACCA, CFA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent professional qualification.
2-5 years of relevant experience in Financial Services, with mandatory experience in:
- Investment Accounting
- Fund Accounting
- Private Equity Accounting
Hands-on experience with BlackRock Aladdin and/or Clearwater Analytics.
Experience supporting finance, accounting, reporting, or investment operations functions.
Strong understanding of investment products, portfolio accounting, and financial reporting processes.
Experience in Finance Transformation, process improvement, or operating model initiatives.
Ability to translate business requirements into functional solutions and actionable recommendations.
Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience of working with international clients preferred
Experience with previous multinational consulting firms or Big4 firms

At EY, we re dedicated to helping our clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies - and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to :