Job Description

Who we are looking for:

This role will be working in Geneva conversion project which is one of the most important projects for AIS business in the coming years. The candidate will have a good opportunity to work with BizTech, project PMO. Extensive exposure to new developments.

Why this role is important to us:

The team you will be joining is a part of International Fund Services (IFS), acquired by State Street in July 2002. IFS, also known as Alternative Investment Solutions is a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting, fund administration and risk services to hedge funds and private equity funds. 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 alternative investment industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for:

Business Analyst – Senior Associate you will

• Conduct on site implementations of Geneva, including software installation, setup and hands-on functional and technical training.

• Coordinating workflow and completing detailed tie-out NAV pack between two system, which includes:

• Review cash and position reconciliations, validate new system portfolio pricing
• Income and expense accrual in line with old system bookings

• Analyze State street hedge Fund Accounting and Operations business and technical requirements.
• Configure and automate products to optimize workflows.
• Manage time to maximize agenda and delivery of critical components.
• Execute on planned implementation tasks to maximize delivery satisfaction.
• Collaborate with and communicate project status to business team leads and Geneva project managers.
• Build conversion and system integration mapping tools
• Upload/migrate historical tax lots and other client portfolio data onto Geneva, and help ensure data integrity.
• Assist business teams in the reconciliation process using Geneva

What we value:

This candidate would require

• Strong understanding of financial products.
• Certain knowledge on accounting system and NAV valuation E2E process. (IGLS is plus)
• Confident in produce conversion tie-out per established procedures for different clients. Due to the nature of this project, candidate will contribute to new process initialization and tool creation .
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with NAV teams effectively to resolve any potential issues that might arise during the course of conversion.
• Strong organizational skills to co-operate with other Geneva project stakeholders to address any technical issues
• Strong time management skills – ability to prioritize tasks and perform effectively within strict deadlines.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent.  Professional accounting or finance qualification and/or Master’s degree a plus.
• 2-4 years working experience in accounting / financial services related environment.
• Candidate with Advent Geneva experience/Project management experience is preferable, but not necessary.  

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