Who we are looking for

A hands on hedge fund senior associate who will be primarily responsible for the timely and accurate execution and dissemination of net asset valuations (NAVs) for our clients’ accounts (funds).

Why this role is important to us

This is an excellent opportunity for any candidate as you will be working on an experienced team who will fully support you. Managing and maintaining our excellent client relationship is critical in our day to day service of them.

What you will be responsible for

As Our Fund Accounting Senior Associate you will be responsible for the following:

Product expertise on financial instruments such as equities, fixed income, futures options, Fx contracts and swaps
Cash and position reconciliation hands on preparation and review experience
Pricing of portfolio preparation - ensuring the portfolio is accurately priced daily/monthly in adherence to the clients Price Source Agreement and Governing Docs
Preparation of Fund allocations with a background in various fund fee calculations
Preparation of End to End Hedge Fund NAV packs incorporating all aspects of the NAV calculation ( our NAV role is not centralised by NAV function – all aspects of the Nav workflow is performed within our team
Booking of corporate actions
Preparation of Income distributions and ADL calculations
Preparation of all KPI and Board Reporting Packs
Assist in the annual audits working directly with audit firms to support their audit fieldwork
Manage workflow, ensuring procedures are up to date, providing training to strengthen technical skills, coupled with furthering the soft skills within your team
Work closely with our colleagues in each of our hub locations, reviewing the output from the fund accountants in those locations
Be able to professionally resolve the issues and provide help to colleagues, confidently and efficiently communicate with home site
Monitor the deliverables, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of deliverables; be able to flexibly arrange work among the team

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

Excellent communication skills
Creative problem-solving skills and analysis skills to help build solutions.
Initiative, self-motivation and the ability to work independently
Be a team player yet display a culture of individual ownership of tasks

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
3+ years of fund accounting experience with GL double entry expertise a strong preference
PC Skills – Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc)
Preferred experience with Alternative Investment Asset Classes, complex fund structures and fee calculations desired
Preferred experience with ISS and Geneva applications
Strong time management skills with the ability to priorities under pressure; adapt to work under given timeline;
Strong problem solving and analytical skills;
Detail-oriented, owner’s mindset, logical thinking, strong learning ability, sense of responsibility and team work are required;
Good interpersonal skill and team spirit; effective communication, organizational and negotiation skills;
Self-motivated, creative and efficient in finding solutions to complex, time-critical problems and strong analytical ability.

Why you should join us

Generous holiday entitlements, including additional Birthday Day Off and Paid Volunteer Days
Expansive inclusion, diversity and equity programme
Private medical insurance, health screenings, flu vaccinations and eye testing
Employee wellbeing and mental health support programme
Parental and caretaker support
Attractive pension plan
Life assurance and long-term disability support
Multiple local community volunteering opportunities
Profit sharing scheme

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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