Role Description
The Associate, Fund Accountant will support multiple clients in a high-energy environment, delivering exceptional client service through proactive communication. Key responsibilities include:
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Exhibit the ability to work in a high energy environment supporting multiple clients simultaneously.
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Deliver exceptional client service through proactive communication with responsiveness, professionalism, and tact.
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Demonstrate considerable understanding of key operational functions, which may include:
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High-level knowledge of securities including equities, ETFs, swaps, options, fixed income, futures, foreign exchange β crypto a plus.
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Daily trade confirmation/settlement.
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Fails management.
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Daily P&L reconciliation and reporting.
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Corporate action and proxy voting processing.
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Cash/position reconciliation.
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Broker/counter-party onboarding.
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Security set-up and data integrity maintenance.
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Actively participate in daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed virtual calls with U.S./U.K. Cartesian offices to support clients during their local business hours.
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Be a key point of contact for all operational queries, interacting closely with clients, prime brokers, administrators, and internally across the Business, Middle Office, and Operations.
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Learn and adhere to the companyβs risk parameters, policies, and procedures.
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Assist team members with resolution of complex issues/problems.
Qualifications
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5+ years of experience in the alternative Investment Management industry (Hedge Fund, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Cryptocurrency) at a fund administrator or internal accounting department at an Alternative Investment fund.
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Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or equivalent certification in Philippines.
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CPA or equivalent accounting certification in Philippines.
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Passionate about working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced environment.
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Strong understanding of investment products, financial markets, and investment operations processes.
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Hard-working, self-starter, dedicated, punctual, and personable.
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Excellent organizational skills.
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Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
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Strong accounting and analytical skills.
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Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software including Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, and Xero, as well as knowledge and understanding of well-known Portfolio Management Systems (PMS).
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In-depth understanding of investment management and alternative products.
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Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to solve problems quickly and competently.
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Ability to handle and protect highly confidential financial and personal information reliably and with discretion.
Company Description