Hedge Fund Accounting, Officer

State Street•Toronto, ON

About The Position

The team you will be joining is a part of our State Street Alternatives operation. We are a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting, fund administration and risk services to alternative investment fund managers. These services are fully integrated to provide complete end-to-end solutions that span the front-, middle- and back-office requirements of institutional investors. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience at the management level in a hedge fund administration environment
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Knowledge of Fund of Hedge Fund and Single Manager funds

Nice To Haves

CFA, CGA, CMA, CAIA or Public Accounting experience is preferred
5 years of experience working with a hedge fund administrator

Responsibilities

Deliver the highest quality of client service and ensure appropriate KPIs are in place and understood
Perform final review on Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations prepared daily, weekly and/or monthly
Act as the escalation point for operational issues, providing technical expertise as needed
Track outstanding queries and issues; be detail oriented and prioritize effectively
Ensure queries are being managed in a timely and positive manner
Ensure all activities are completed in line with internal standards and review as required; ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place and adhered to by the functional team
Create continuous improvement forums enabling teams and peer groups to identify and recommend opportunities
Promote a collaborative environment across businesses and jurisdictions fostering change and innovation; always demonstrate a positive attitude to all instructed business related changes
Deliver key messages and communication effectively to ensure understanding and staff engagement
Develop, engage and retain an industry leading workforce using all available resources
Ensure cross training is completed across the functional team and provide specific SME training
Prepare and assist with internal reporting activities( risk\compliance, etc.)
Review and coordinate onboarding, conversion, and client change activities as needed and liaise between parties to ensure successful implementation and manage expectations
Collaborate with internal and external groups to identify, analyze and proactively resolve issues
Resolve issues and prioritize actions in the absence of the direct manager