Opportunities

Hedge Fund

Fund Accountant/Performance/Operations Analyst, New York, NY

Fund Accountant/Operations Analyst (New York, NY): Our client, one of the most reputable and well-established hedge funds in NYC is looking to bring diverse professional to help oversee both accounting and operations responsibilities.  This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of responsibilities while also taking on a supervisory capacity (they plan on hiring a more junior person to work for this person) 

Key Points: 

• The fund has been around for over 15 years and is extremely stable (investor base is primarily institutional and “sticky” money)
• Opportunity to be part of a firm that makes newsworthy investments with the concentrated investments/positions they take 
• This position will have the opportunity to gain exposure to both accounting and operations 
• The plan is tohire a more junior person and this person will gain supervisory experience 

Responsibilities:

• Point person for all analysis and data used by Marketing (performance, internal rates of return, attribution, return on invested capital and portfolio metrics)
• Ensure proper internal procedures and checklists are followed
• Arrange monthly expense allocations by fund and coordinate payments to vendors with management company accountant 
• Provide support for trading and operations functions (daily returns, processing fills, updating Enfusion and data warehouse)
• Prepare monthly expense allocations by fund and coordinate payments to vendors with management company accountant
• Compile/review 1099 listing and ensure timely mailing to vendors/IRS
• Maintain database, templates and reporting calendar for recurring monthly/quarterly reporting to Marketing 
• Develop and document formalized policies and procedures with respect to the publication of the firm’s performance data 
• Ensure investor queries are responded to in a timely manner
• Improve processes to gain efficiencies and reduce risk
• Assist with compliance filings such as Form ADV and Form PF
• Work closely with Head of Operations, Trader, Controller and Director of Performance Analytics to ensure exceptional work quality

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant experience, ideally with direct hedge fund or private equity accounting experience; knowledge of the Enfusion portfolio accounting system is adventitious
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar degree strongly preferred; CPA designation and knowledge of GIPS are ideal
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment 
• Strong proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, macros) and acute attention to detail; ability to work independently and collaboratively with various teams
• Technology focused and a proponent for change/improve current processes; must possess a broad understanding of financial instruments

Job Reference #1575