Accounting Associate -Hedge Fund

This role involves collaborating closely with pre-onboarding teams such as project management and Forward Deployed teams to thoroughly understand client requirements and project scope. You will be responsible for reviewing key fund organizational documents and operational workflows to facilitate the onboarding of private fund data into the accounting platform. The position requires hands-on involvement in data mapping, transformation, loading, and reconciliation activities as part of client implementation projects. You will engage with various stakeholders throughout the implementation phases to ensure smooth communication and project progress. Additionally, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of implementation tools aimed at streamlining and accelerating the onboarding process. Collaboration with technology teams is essential to assist in testing and developing customized reports or addressing any special requirements identified during the requirement gathering phase. Managing a team to independently execute implementation projects will also be a key part of your responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

- Collaborate with pre-onboarding and Forward Deployed teams to gather and clarify client requirements and project scope.
- Review and analyze fund organizational documents and operational workflows to support data onboarding into accounting platforms.
- Execute data mapping, transformation, loading, and reconciliation tasks during client implementations.
- Coordinate with multiple stakeholders throughout the implementation project lifecycle.
- Support the creation and improvement of implementation tools to enable faster and more efficient onboarding.
- Work alongside technology teams to assist with testing and development of bespoke reports and address unique client needs.
- Lead and manage a team responsible for the independent execution of implementation projects.

Required Qualifications

- 2 to 10 years of experience in the financial industry, complemented by professional certifications such as CA, MBA, or CFA.
- Strong background in private capital markets, particularly hedge funds, with deep expertise in fund accounting and operations.
- Familiarity with client onboarding and implementation processes is highly advantageous.
- Comprehensive knowledge of hedge fund structures, fee calculations, and carried interest.
- Proficient understanding of GAV/NAV calculations and investor allocation processes.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel.
- Solid understanding of financial products.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability and willingness to thrive in a dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment where your expertise in fund accounting and client onboarding will directly contribute to successful project delivery and client satisfaction.