Fund Accounting (AVP)

• Lead the comprehensive reconciliation process for various capital market products, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of breaks
• Deep expertise across the end-to-end reconciliation lifecycle, including cash, positions, trades, corporate actions, derivatives, and NAV breaks
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust reconciliation procedures and controls to mitigate operational risks
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency gains within the reconciliation function, leveraging technology and best practices
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of reconciliation breaks, from identification and investigation to resolution and reporting
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of operational excellence and innovation
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of reconciliation professionals
• Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify training and development needs for team members
• Delegate tasks effectively, manage team workload, and ensure optimal resource utilization
• Promote cross-training and knowledge sharing within the team to build resilience and expertise
• Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including Front Office, Middle Office, Finance, Risk Management, Technology, and external custodians/brokers
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
• Represent the reconciliation team in cross-functional projects and initiatives
• Provide regular updates and reporting on reconciliation status, challenges, and initiatives to senior management
• Proactively engage and resolve high-risk or aging breaks, including those requiring senior intervention, while effectively managing escalations and coordinating with all relevant stakeholders to address complex reconciliation issues and ensure timely closure
• Lead and manage large-scale reconciliation transitions, including system migrations, new product onboarding, and operational changes
• Develop comprehensive project plans, manage timelines, resources, and budgets for transition projects
• Work closely with technology teams to define requirements, test solutions, and implement new reconciliation tools and platforms
• Ensure seamless integration of new processes and systems with minimal disruption to ongoing operations
• Drive process re-engineering efforts post-transition to achieve optimal efficiency and control

• Minimum of 10+ years of overall experience in Capital Markets and Securities Services operations
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on, dedicated experience in complex reconciliation processes
• Demonstrated in-depth, hands-on expertise in Cash and Position reconciliation, full trade lifecycle processes, Corporate Actions, Derivatives reconciliation, and Investment Book of Record (IBOR/ABOR) architecture
• Strong knowledge of accounting treatment across diverse financial instruments and the ability to ensure accurate reconciliation across multiple systems and books of record is absolutely essential
• Strong understanding of various financial products (equities, fixed income, derivatives, etc.) and their lifecycle
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
• Proficiency in reconciliation systems and tools (e.g., Multifonds, Smart Stream TLM, Tri-Optima etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• SQL knowledge is a MUST
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and manage multiple priorities
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Open for shift work arrangements (including night shift)

Master's degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) is a plus