Junior Associate Director, Fund Accounting

Company Description

About MUFG Investor Services:

MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world's largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more.

Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today's investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution.

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Job Description

• Provide a full range of fund administration services to Hedge Fund clients
• Responsible for client deliverables such as NAV production, financial statement and associated reports and assist with review process.
• Review and coordinate NAV calculations and reportings.
• Review and coordinate investor servicing activities including investor on boarding, distributions and other investor reportings.
• Manage client relationship and client queries, and help to resolve issues/queries raised by our clients.
• Ensure the SLA and accuracy of the clients deliverables prepared by the team.
• Ensure the team is trained, engaged, and as efficient and effective as possible in achieving organizational goals.
• Help with the coordination of resources and make sure that appropriate cross training and coverage is in place.
• Oversee the audit process, prepare financial statements or review such if prepared by other parties
• Ensure all processes are performed following operational controls as stipulated in SOC1 and all relevant checklists are completed.
• Ensure all fees are billed on time and collected promptly for their assigned team
• Identify and highlight opportunities for internal process improvement and increase in operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned and incidental to the work described above.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant working experience in the fund administration industry with experience in servicing hedge funds clients.
• Strong accounting background and knowledge in IFRS, US GAAP and Singapore GAAP.
• Strong computer skills with strength in Microsoft Office products. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is particularly asset
• In-depth understanding of fund administration industry. This includes multiple fund structures, fee calculations, financial instruments and fund offering documentation review.
• Experience with accounting software: Investran and Geneva would be an advantage
• Have a client-centric mentality to provide an excellent client service.
• Experience with fund accounting software Geneva or working knowledge of Bloomberg would be beneficial.
• Strong people management skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel will be beneficial.

Additional Information

What's in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?

Take a look at our careers site and you'll find everything you'd expect working with one of the fastest-growing businesses at one of the world's largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it's how we defy expectations that really defines us. You'll feel that difference in all kinds of ways.  Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus.

So, why settle for the ordinary?  Apply now for your next Brilliantly Different opportunity.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.

MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.