Analyst- Fund Accountant recruitment
About BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas (www.bnpparibas.com) is one of the best rated banks in the world*. The Group has a presence in more than 80 countries and more than 200,000 employees, including more than 160,000 in Europe. It ranks highly in its three core activities: Retail Banking, Investment Solutions and Corporate Investment Banking. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the leader in consumer lending.
BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail banking model across the Europe-Mediterranean zone and boasts a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate Investment Banking and Investment Solutions activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas and solid and fast-growing businesses in Asia.
*Rated AA- by Standard Poor's.
Business Overview
Position offered is in a dynamic, growing Fund Administration company. Position includes providing hedge fund accounting and valuation services as part of the Fund Accounting Group.
This position will be responsible for the overseeing the preparation of Hedge Fund Valuations, including security valuation, fee computation and accruals, and income allocations and statements to investors. In addition, this applicant will be involved in the preparation of the annual audit reports for the funds under administration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
- Display understanding of the hedge funds under administration (legal structure, investment objective, fee structure, liquidity provisions, etc.)
- Display understanding of securities valuation, settlement properties and attributes
- Display firm understanding of accounting concepts and current accounting principles
- Professionalism, and responsiveness to liaise with Auditors and Tax Preparers for Funds
- Accept full responsibility for fund accounting process
Skills
- 2+ years experience
- Accounting degree required
- CPA or CPA candidate a plus
- CFA or CFA candidate a plus
- Previous industry with financial services hedge funds/fund of funds a plus
- Willingness to learn new systems, concepts and broaden knowledge in the industry
- Strong organizational skills
- Detail oriented
- Flexible
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team player
- Individual who takes initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities
- Positive attitude
- Strong problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills