Manager - Trade Accounting & Operations

Job Description

- We are looking for a Manager for our Trade Accounting and Operations group based in Hyderabad.

- The group handles post trade activities for hedge funds with one of their core daily objectives being ensuring post trade activities happen in a timely manner and record an accurate view of positions, cash and P&L in the books.

- The group 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 group deals with a variety of strategies and different kinds of financial instruments, spanning different geographies and time zones.

Requirements:

- Accountability for work product of the team - daily trade, position, Swap MTMs, and cash reconciliations to the prime broker / custodians/administrators as well as all income / expense accruals.

- In addition, overseeing timely reconciliations and settlements of OTC products.

- Playing an active oversight role in day-to-day operations, escalation of aged breaks, business-as-usual troubleshooting and setting direction and goals for individuals.

- Coordinating with investment managers, prime brokers & administrators to resolve day-to-day exceptions, as well as develop more strategic initiatives.

- Liaising with other internal functions like pricing, middle office and collateral management to resolve discrepancies and/or respond to internal queries.

- Assisting the team and playing a review role for the accounting close (monthly / bi-weekly); providing adequate support for outstanding breaks, and preparation of month-end binder.

- Working with the team in NY and locally to define strategy and new projects, including prioritizations.

- Providing assistance to auditors and fund administrators during the audit and NAV finalization process.

- Working with technology teams as needed, by assisting in special projects, developing bespoke reports, developing specifications, product implementation and UAT.

Benefits:

- The ideal candidate must have an MBA (Finance) / CFA / CA or any another equivalent qualification

- 2-4 years of work experience in fund accounting

- In-depth domain / finance knowledge, attention to detail, the ability to work with minimal supervision and experience in managing high performers.

- Drive to enhance the efficiency of processes

- Strong project management skills and effective managerial ability

- Strong communication and collaboration skills

- Proficiency in MS Excel