Hedge Fund Accountant Jobs, USA
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.
About BNP Paribas Securities
Services:
The BNP Securities Services (BPSS)
division of BNP Paribas provides a range of outsource-services related to fund
administration and middle office functions for Asset managers and alike. The King of
Prussia office concentrates on servicing the alternative
investments community including single hedge fund managers and fund of hedge
fund managers.
Description:
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- At
least 3+ years experience within financial services hedge funds/fund of
funds required - Accounting
degree required, CPA preferred - Willingness to learn new systems,
concepts and broaden knowledge in the industry - Strong organizational skills, detail
oriented , flexible, and able to work under pressure - Ability to take initiative and
ownership of assigned responsibilities - Strong problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer
service skills - Strong oral and written
communication skills