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The Trade Accounting and Operations (TAO) group is responsible for various post-trade activities for hedge funds and is an integral part of our global operations. The core daily objectives include ensuring post trade activities happen in a timely manner and record an accurate view of positions, cash and P&L in the books. The team works closely with counterparties, fund administrators and investment managers to achieve this and the primary activities for the same include daily street reconciliations, settlements, P/L reconciliations, admin reconciliations and fund accounting (GAV / NAV preparation), Investor Accounting (incl. Fee calculations) and Regulatory reporting. The TAO group deals with a variety of strategies and different kinds of financial instruments, spanning different geographies and time zones.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and own accountability for the team's delivery of daily trade, position, swap MTMs, and cash reconciliations against prime brokers, custodians, and administrators, including all income/expense accruals and timely settlements of OTC products
Provide active operational oversight of day-to-day operations, including escalation management of aged breaks, business-as-usual troubleshooting, and setting clear direction and performance goals for team members
Drive strategic partnerships with investment managers, prime brokers, and administrators to resolve day-to-day exceptions while developing and executing longer-term strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency
Oversee the accounting close process (daily/weekly/monthly) by performing review controls, ensuring resolution of outstanding breaks, and coordinating preparation of month-end NAV packages for client delivery
Collaborate cross-functionally with pricing, middle office, and collateral management teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure seamless integration across the investment lifecycle
Manage team processes across NY, India, and local offices to deliver financial operations processes, understand evolving business requirements, and prioritize client-specific projects and initiatives
Coordinate audit and regulatory processes by partnering with auditors and fund administrators during audit cycles and NAV finalization, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables
Partner with technology teams on development projects by providing business requirements, defining specifications, supporting UAT testing, and driving automation initiatives that scale operations
Requirements:
MBA, MSc in Finance, CFA, or any another equivalent qualification
10+ years of work experience in fund accounting and operations for listed and OTC instruments
In-depth domain / finance knowledge of multiple asset classes, attention to detail, the ability to work with minimal supervision and experience in managing high performers
At least 3-4 years in a team leadership or managerial role
Drive to enhance the efficiency of processes
Strong project management skills and effective managerial ability
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Proficiency in MS Office Tools
Cross collaboration with multi-location global stakeholders
Expertise in automation, process re-engineering, cross-functional project delivery and operational transformation