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Fonds Spéculatifs/Hedge Fund Accounting – Officer

Fonds Spéculatifs/Hedge Fund Accounting – Officer

CompanyState Street
LocationMontreal, QC, Canada
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience at the management level in a hedge fund administration environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
  • Knowledge of Fund of Hedge Fund and Single Manager funds

Responsibilities

  • Deliver the highest quality of client service and ensure appropriate KPIs are in place and understood
  • Perform final review on Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations prepared daily, weekly and/or monthly
  • Act as the escalation point for operational issues, providing technical expertise as needed
  • Track outstanding queries and issues; be detail oriented and prioritize effectively
  • Ensure queries are being managed in a timely and positive manner
  • Ensure all activities are completed in line with internal standards and review as required; ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place and adhered to by the functional team
  • Create continuous improvement forums enabling teams and peer groups to identify and recommend opportunities
  • Promote a collaborative environment across businesses and jurisdictions fostering change and innovation; always demonstrate a positive attitude to all instructed business related changes
  • Deliver key messages and communication effectively to ensure understanding and staff engagement
  • Develop, engage and retain an industry leading workforce using all available resources
  • Ensure cross training is completed across the functional team and provide specific SME training
  • Prepare and assist with internal reporting activities( riskcompliance, etc.)
  • Review and coordinate onboarding, conversion, and client change activities as needed and liaise between parties to ensure successful implementation and manage expectations
  • Collaborate with internal and external groups to identify, analyze and proactively resolve issues
  • Resolve issues and prioritize actions in the absence of the direct manager

Preferred Qualifications

  • CFA, CGA, CMA, CAIA or Public Accounting experience is preferred
  • 5 years of experience working with a hedge fund administrator
  • 2 years of supervisory experience