Manager, Fund Accounting

ABOUT IQ-EQ

We're a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.

We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world's top 15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people.Operating as trusted partners to our clients,we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We're driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Summary:

A leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence and team performance within the Middle Office Operations department. This role manages a team of operations professionals, oversees complex

client relationships and ensures delivery of high-quality Middle Office Ops services. The position focuses on

people management and operational efficiency while maintaining overall accountability for team

performance and client satisfaction.

Core Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a team of middle office operations professionals

Drive operational performance and quality standards

Build and manage cluster and client relationships and service delivery

Oversee resource allocation and capacity planning

Direct implementation of strategic initiatives and process improvements

Ensure regulatory compliance and risk management

Establish and monitor team performance metrics

Champion technology adoption and process optimization

Contribute to long-term business strategy and planning

Establish performance monitoring frameworks

Functional Responsibilities:

Preparing daily position and trade reconciliations between clients books and records and their Prime Brokers

Working with clients and prime brokers on trade break resolutions

Preparing monthly tri-party position, cash, market value and accrual reconciliations

Preparing monthly performance estimates for COO clients

Review monthly Administrator NAV Packages and make updates to the portfolio accounting system if necessary

Build and maintain fund accrual schedules

Processing Corporate Actions for securities held in client portfolios, including cash and stock dividends, stock splits, and mergers and acquisitions

Providing support for the conversion of new clients (middle office), including providing training to clients on technology and processes

Tasks:

Conduct regular performance reviews and career development discussions

Manage escalated client issues and relationships

Lead team meetings and performance improvement initiatives

Monitor and report on key performance indicators

Oversee workload distribution and resource allocation

Review and approve staff scheduling and time management

Facilitate client review meetings and presentations

Coordinate with other departments on service delivery

Monitor compliance with policies and procedures

Lead change management initiatives

Review and approve team training plans

Oversee system implementation and optimization

Conduct regular service delivery reviews

Track work progress through timesheet completion

Perform other related duties as assigned for role and business needs

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration

Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is an advantage

Qualified: 7-8 years FA Experience (End o end); 8-10 years Financial Industry Experience.

Partly Qualified: 8-12 years FA Experience; 10-12 years Financial Industry Experience

Skills and Key Behaviours:

In addition to upholding our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be

expected to demonstrate the following:

General knowledge of and familiarity with financial instruments (i.e. equities, fixed income, options, swaps, futures, foreign exchange) within both domestic and global securities markets1

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client relationship management

Strong working knowledge of hedge funds and/or mutual funds

Skilled in resource allocation, capacity planning, and workload distribution to meet client

deadlines and deliverables

Experienced in leading client onboarding, system implementation, and optimization projects

Adept at establishing and monitoring key performance metrics to drive team performance and

operational efficiency

Expert in driving operational excellence and process improvements

Proficient in managing escalated client issues and fostering long-term client relationships

Skilled in coordinating cross-departmental efforts to ensure seamless service delivery

Strong focus on change management and adoption of technology-driven solutions

Effective leader with exceptional people management skills, including performance reviews,

career development discussions, and team training

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration with clients, cluster

partners, and internal stakeholders

Strong computer skills: Advanced Excel, Portfolio Accounting Systems (Enfusion, Geneva, etc.)

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders including our employees, clients, and local communities while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems enable us to invest in growing our employees careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We're committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our client's sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.