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Job Description - Fund Accounting Assistant Manager - Fixed Term 12 Month Contract
US Bank Global Fund Services is a global market leader in Fund Administration. With a focus on technology driven solutions, US Bank Global Fund Services Ireland Ltd. adopts a client centric service model, where all aspects of NAV production are delivered from City Quay in Dublin 2. As a result, employees gain excellent experience encompassing all services associated with servicing open/closed-end alternative investment hedge/private equity funds. We are looking for the best talent to continue to grow our organisation with challenging, dynamic roles and excellent career prospects.
Responsibilities:
* Ensure a timely and accurate service delivery across the team.
* Full competency in all areas of NAV production and associated services.
* Serve as primary operational contact for a range of clients; excellent written and verbal communication skills are a prerequisite.
* Ensure all new processes are documented and all funds procedures are updated periodically.
* Ability to cover the operations of all funds within the team when required.
* Work with Senior Manager or Fund Accounting Director to plan and deliver the training and development of more junior colleagues.
* Work on projects / ad hoc tasks as required.
* Continually review processes for operational risks, efficiency and technology development opportunities.
* Ensure smooth delivery of fund audits, managing clients, auditors, and draft accounts within an agreed time schedule.
* Understand and review all key areas of fund legal documents that are relevant to service delivery.
* Establish strong working relationships with other business lines within U.S. Bank.
Requirements:
* 6+ years’ experience working in a hedge fund administration firm is required (at least 2 years in a supervisory role).
* Knowledge of Advent Geneva preferred (World Investor or Mantra beneficial).
* Have a strong knowledge of different asset types: Futures, Options, IRS, CDS, Equity Swaps. Review/process corporate actions, review interest accruals.
* Individual who takes initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* Ability to quickly recognize changing priorities and refocus efforts of the team accordingly.
* Ability to positively influence team morale, with excellent interpersonal ability.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
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