Supervisor, Hedge Fund Accounting Manager recruitment
Hedge Fund Services Fund Accounting Officer (601)
JPMorgan Hedge Fund Services delivers an extensive solution for Hedge Fund and Fund-of- Hedge Fund clients seeking independent administration and custody services or to outsource their day-to-day operations.The Fund Accounting Team has the responsibility for providing a premium quality client service to Hedge Fund Service Clients, ensuring deadlines are met at all times.Reporting to the Fund Accounting Assistant Vice President, the Hedge Fund Service Fund Accounting Officer will be responsible for the following:
Assist with the initial set up of the function, defining structure and processes
Create, maintain and update procedures
Ensure that all controls and procedures outlined in the procedures manual and general company policies are complied with across all groups
Develop a thorough knowledge of our client base and building relationships with Investment Managers and other related third parties
Work closely with the new business team and client through the on-boarding process
On-going review of daily controls and communication of any new training or procedural changes to your team
Assist with preparation of Net Asset Value files when necessary
Review and signing off on Net Asset Value files of other team members
Review of daily Profit Loss
Review of the corporate accounting function to allocate PL to share classes and deriving Gross Asset Value per share
Work closely with your clients to resolve queries and providing first level account
Work with investment operations, reconciliations, shareholder services and financial reporting to agree with internal deadlines to ensure external client deadlines are met
Ensure all scheduled work is completed by agreed deadlines, checklists are signed and files contain all required documentation
Ensure there is appropriate back up on each fund to cover holidays, absences and turnover
Assist with training and coaching new team members as the group grows
Streamline operational processes to reduce risk and improve efficiency
Ensure that technology available is being fully utilized in the most efficient manner
Work closely with legal/compliance to ensure all funds re in compliance with the relevant regulatory authorities
Report to management on MIS and ad hoc that issues that may arise
Participate in projects
Qualifications
Bachelor degree required, degree preference is Finance, Accounting or Economics (3.2 or higher GPA)
Professional and proactive approach to work, problem solver
Leadership Motivation
The ability to manage change and deliver results
Strong communication skills both oral and written
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong client service orientation
Strong organizational skills, concerns for quality accuracy and working to strict deadlines
Ability to manage a high performing teamRequirements:
A minimum of 3 years relevant hedge fund experience is essential
A minimum of 1-2 years people management experience
A thorough understanding of the theoretical and technical nature hedge fund accounting and administration
Comprehensive working knowledge of hedge fund administration systemsStrong investment product knowledge including complex