Director, Fund Accounting

SS&C Technologies; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm based in Singapore seeks a Director of Talent Acquisition to strategically guide fund administration services and oversee client relationships. This role requires a seasoned professional with over 10 years in fund administration, including leadership experience. Responsibilities include managing teams, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering client partnerships. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, with an MBA or relevant certification preferred, and must demonstrate strong strategic and analytical skills.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model

Professional Development Reimbursement

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in fund administration, including 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of fund structures like hedge funds and private equity.
• Strong ability to drive operational efficiency and manage large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead fund administration services and align with global objectives.
• Mentor team members and foster a high-performance culture.
• Manage key client relationships and act as primary contact.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Operational efficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CA, CPA)

Tools

Fund accounting software

Job description

Direct message the job poster from SS&C Technologies

Director, Talent Acquisition- EMEA & APAC at SS&C Technologies

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 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 is a global leader in investment and financial services software, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to some of the world's largest financial institutions and healthcare organizations. Headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, we empower our clients with innovative, secure, and scalable IT solutions.

The Director will be a senior leader responsible for overseeing and strategically guiding key operational and client service functions within SS&C Fund Services (Asia) Pte. Ltd. This role demands a seasoned professional capable of driving business growth, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Why You Will Love It Here!

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model
• Your Future: Professional Development Reimbursement with access to SS&C University
• Your Wellbeing: Competitive benefits designed to support your wellbeing
• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and inclusion in everything we do
• Training: Ongoing, hands-on training customized to your career growth

What you will get to do:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for a designated portfolio of fund administration services, ensuring alignment with global company objectives and regional market demands.
• Manage and mentor a team of fund administration professionals, fostering a high-performance culture, promoting professional development, and conducting performance reviews.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as a primary point of contact for escalations, strategic discussions, and new business opportunities.
• Oversee the end-to-end operational processes for various fund structures (e.g., hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate funds), ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in operational workflows, technology utilization, and service delivery to enhance client satisfaction and optimize internal efficiencies.
• Collaborate with sales and business development teams to identify and pursue new client engagements and expand existing client relationships.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory frameworks, internal policies, and compliance standards across all operational activities.
• Manage financial performance of the assigned business unit, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense management.
• Represent SS&C Fund Services at industry events, conferences, and client pitches as required.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate operational and client-related risks.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CA, CPA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in the fund administration industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or directorial role.
• In-depth knowledge of various fund structures (e.g., hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate funds) and their associated accounting, operations, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record of managing large teams, developing talent, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Strong client relationship management skills with a history of successfully retaining and expanding client accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiency, implement process improvements, and manage complex projects.
• Excellent understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in the Asian financial services market.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in fund accounting software and other industry-standard technologies.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to enable us to bring diverse perspectives to our thinking and conversation. It's important to us that we strive to have a workforce that is diverse in the widest sense.

Thank you for your interest in SS&C! If applicable, to further explore this opportunity, please apply directly with us through our Careers page on our corporate website @ www.ssctech.com/careers.

Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.