Fund Accountant

ATR International; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Texas is seeking a Fund Servicing Analyst to join their team. In this role, you will execute transactions and collaborate with various teams to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of fund servicing, strong communication skills, and a focus on continuous improvement. This position offers an opportunity to develop skills and build strong client relationships within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Baseline knowledge or expertise in fund servicing operations and derivative products.
• Proven ability to understand and address client needs effectively.
• Experience in continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine fund servicing transactions accurately.
• Collaborate with operations to enhance efficiency.
• Stay vigilant about cybersecurity practices.
• Utilize active listening skills to foster client relationships.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide independent valuation services for OTC derivatives.
• Produce and analyze valuations for client portfolios.
• Establish strong relationships with clients.
• Resolve ad-hoc issues related to valuations and processes.

Skills

Fund servicing operations

Active listening

Process improvement

Time management

Effective communication

Job description

We welcome you to join one of the world’s top five most admired and prominent companies. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. Come join us to be the best financial services company in the world which is formed to foster a creative, inclusive work environment that always values employees’ personal and professional development.

As a Fund Servicing Analyst within Company, you will play a crucial role in our fund servicing operations. Your primary focus will be on executing routine transactions and collaborating with various teams. You will also apply your knowledge of fund servicing to ensure smooth operations, while also identifying opportunities for process improvements. Your emotional intelligence will help you build strong relationships and influence better outcomes. This role is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to our team\'s success.

Job responsibilities

• Execute routine fund servicing transactions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established guidelines and procedures.
• Collaborate with operations to streamline processes and enhance efficiency in fund servicing operations.
• Stay vigilant about cybersecurity practices, proactively detecting possible threats and deploying strategic measures to safeguard information and systems.
• Utilize active listening and questioning skills to understand and address client needs, fostering strong relationships and promoting deeper understanding.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, applying innovation and design thinking techniques to enhance the efficiency and resilience of our operating platform.
• Provide independent valuation services to internal and external clients across a wide array of OTC derivative products including rates, credit, equity, FX, inflation, commodity, and volatility / variance swaps.
• Produce and analyze valuations on OTC derivatives within client portfolios on a daily basis, including comparing valuations across multiple sources and articulating any valuation movements through the Greeks.
• Establish and develop strong relationships with both internal and external clients.
• Resolve ad-hoc issues, including queries related to third party valuations, procedures and processes.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Baseline knowledge or equivalent expertise in fund servicing operations and derivative products, with a focus on executing routine transactions and process improvements.
• Proven ability to apply active listening and questioning techniques to understand and address client needs effectively.
• Experience in continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on applying innovation and design thinking techniques to enhance operational efficiency.
• Strong time management, prioritization skills, and effective communication.