Alternative Operations, Fund Accounting - Associate 2

What does the role offer to you?

Work on a strategic, high impact & highly visible project of platform migration. Challenging environment with opportunities to work on multiple problems that would help individuals attain solutioning capabilities/ problem solving capabilities. Highly dynamic environment with multiple learning opportunities over the life cycle of the project. Build product skill sets on Geneva & gain expertise on accounting skills.

What are we looking for?

Highly motivated individuals who are willing to take ownership & go the extra mile to complete the project. People having subject matter expertise on fund accounting, trade life cycles, portfolio management, reconciliations etc. Individuals who have thorough understanding of financial instruments & their life cycle events for financial instruments like Bank debts, derivative instruments (swaps, futures, options etc), fixed income securities etc. Subject matter expertise on Geneva with specific skill sets associated with fund set-ups, client onboardings, fund conversions etc. Soft skills – Organization skills, time management skills Education – Bachelor or Masters in accounting. CA/CFA would be an added advantage Experience – 2 years to 8 years. Experience in Geneva is required.

Job Description

• Conduct on site implementations of Geneva, including software installation, setup and hands-on functional and technical training.
• Coordinating workflow and completing detailed tie-out NAV pack between two systems, which includes but not limited to the below items:
• Review cash and position reconciliations, validate new system portfolio pricing
• Income and expense accrual in line with old system bookings
• Analyze State Street Hedge Fund Accounting and Operations business and technical requirements.
• Configure and automate products to optimize workflows.
• Manage time to maximize agenda and delivery of critical components.
• Execute on planned implementation tasks to maximize delivery satisfaction.
• Collaborate with and communicate project status to business team leads and Geneva project managers.
• Build conversion and system integration mapping tools
• Upload/migrate historical tax lots and other client portfolio data onto Geneva and ensure data integrity.
•  Assist business teams in the reconciliation process using Geneva

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