Firm Overview
King Street is a global alternatives firm with a robust platform encompassing multiple segments of the public and private markets.
We have been evolving our skill set since our founding in 1995, tested by many economic cycles. Our investment process combines rigorous fundamental research with tactical trading and exceptional sourcing - we are fundamental tacticians.
We dynamically invest across the capital structure, asset classes, and geographies where we have an edge through our deep expertise in credit, restructurings, bankruptcies, and other event-driven situations.
We seek to generate returns by identifying dislocations and executing with conviction while remaining flexible enough to rapidly rotate capital in our portfolios.
The Accounting Department encompasses a range of functions including fund accounting, operations, position, P&L and exposure reporting, valuation, risk management design, and liquidity management.
This individual will assist in accounting and review of fund maintained books and records, partnering with the global Fund Accounting team.
Key responsibilities include:
* Partner with the global team to conduct accounting and review of complex funds, determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses, and preparing reports.
* Manage third-party administrators, reviewing monthly and quarterly books of the funds.
* Assist with year-end audits and determine accounting treatment for all transactions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent required.
- 2-5 years work experience as an accountant in financial services with hedge fund or private equity clients and/or product controller.
- Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred.
- Fully ACCA Qualified is a prerequisite.
- Good product knowledge, including fixed income instruments and derivatives.
- Understanding of accounting for alternative fund structures.
- Strong excel and analytical skills.
- Desire to become involved in broad range of financial control responsibilities and initiatives.
- Must be a self-starter and quick learner.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Highly motivated and able to work in global team environment.
- Able to work well under pressure.