דרושים Fund Accounting Specialist - Performance ב-Citi Group ב-India, Pune

You will be part of the middle office operations team providing performance calculation and attribution analysis for our clients in the region. As a senior leader, you will be responsible for ensuring that you and your team is producing and validating performance returns, risk and attribution reports. The role will work in partnership with the onshore partners to support the deliveries to all clients. You will be responsible for reporting all the MIS for operation as well as for team management. You will also work closely with the onshore counterparts to establish global operating models and processes.

Key responsibilities include:

Responsible for the seamless production and delivery of the of Performance Reporting deliveries to multiple clients which is in line with defined service level agreements.

Evaluate risk and controls, including operational impact of client and legislation changes,ensure compliance to established controls.

Producing, reviewing and validating portfolio account performance calculations and performance reports with managers.

Creating customized reporting based on clients’ requirements; maintain, produce and review client composites according to SLAs and GIPS standards

Allocating responsibilities to teams and maintaining the optimal team structure to serviceclients efficiently

annual and semi-annual performance reviews

Ensure consistent operating models across all clients globally to drive scalability andoperational efficiency.

Develop strong working relationships and communications with onshore partners and key

Participating in department projects and ensuring completion, as well as assist new clients on boarding and implementation processes

Provide scheduled/Ad-Hoc reports or MIS to Management as and when required.

Reviewing, updating and implementing new processes and procedures as required, to enhance operational controls

Interfacing with performance and index vendors

Experience in resolving data issues using accounting systems and ability to understand the flow between accounting and performance systems.

Hands on Experience on performance tools – FactSet, Bloomberg, MorningStar, Aladdin

Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Highly numerate

Problem Solving attitude.

Excellent People Manager Skills

A high energy level and an enquiring mind

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask and delegate effectively.

Deliver High quality output within tight deadlines while maintaining total accuracy.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field

. Pursuing/Completed CFA/FRM(Preference – not mandatory)

Pursuing/completed CIPM (Preference – not mandatory)

Performance Job Experience:

+12 years’ experience in performance measurement operations or experience with account/security level performance in a related field

Familiarity/Understanding of Segment, Security and Attribution Performance Reporting

Familiarity/Understanding of Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

Performance System Experience – FactSet/StatPro /Morningstar (Preferred)

Proficient in people management and conflict management

Proficiency with EXCEL (macros, pivot tables etc.)

Attention to detail

Proven Problem-solving skills

Effective time management skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Outstanding organizational skills

A proven ability to multi-task

Initiative in Self Development

Works well under pressure

Flexibility to work in all shifts

Education Level: MBA - Master's degree in finance/performanceCertification (CIPM) (CFA) (FRM)

Citicorp Services India Pvt Ltd, Pune

Eon Free Zone II, Cluster B, 14Floor, Kharadi, Pune - 411014, India

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The Fund Accounting Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participating in a variety of fund valuation activities in coordination with the operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to assist in the calculation of daily and periodic Net Asset Valuations (NAVs) for funds and the distribution of associated unit prices.

You will be part of the middle office operations team providing performance calculation and attribution analysis for our clients in the region. As a Team leader, you will be responsible for ensuring that you are producing and validating performance returns, risk and attribution reports. You will be responsible for reporting all the MIS for operation as well as for team management.Responsibilities:

• Manage your team deliverables and ensure that all are completed as per the agreed SLA and 100% accuracy.
• Identify training needs of your team members and provide it to the team members as per requirement.
• Producing, reviewing and validating portfolio account performance calculations and performance reports associated with accounts, composites and managers
• Creating customized reporting based on clients’ requirements; maintain, produce and review client composites according to SLAs and GIPS standards
• Participating in department projects and ensuring completion, as well as assist new clients on boarding and implementation processes
• Provide scheduled/Ad-Hoc reports or MIS to Management as and when required.
• Reviewing, updating and implementing new processes and procedures as required, to enhance operational controls
• Interfacing with performance and index vendors
• Experience in resolving data issues using Accounting systems and ability to understand the flow between accounting and performance systems.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in performance measurement operations or experience with account/security level performance in a related field
• Experience in accounting, finance, or business-related area.
• Understanding of Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)
• Experience in fund administration, change management, and/or project management. Understanding of Segment, Security and Attribution Performance Reporting
• Understanding of fixed Income instruments, analytics and attribution reporting.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Hands on Experience on Performance Tool like FactSet, Bloomberg, StatPro
• Performance System Experience – FactSet/StatPro/Aladdin (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience - MBA Finance
• CFA/FRM/CIPM qualified, pursuing - preferred

Time Type:

• 4-6 years of experience in Fund accounting/ Financial Reporting for hedge funds or mutual funds.
• Knowledge about capital market.
• Good accounting knowledge is must.
• Should have knowledge of Mutual fund and Hedge Fund industry.
• Should have sound understanding of derivatives, equities and fixed income securities.
• Should have worked on Financial Reporting profile, responsible for preparation and presentation of various financial statements as per IFRS, US GAAP, Lux GAAP and Irish GAAP, etc.
• Prior working experience in BPO/captive on capital markets back office processes.
• Experience and expertise in Business Areas- Middle Office Processing, Financial Reporting, Fund accounting
• Experience in process set-up/migration of work from onshore would be preferred

Key Responsibilities / Functions / Role:

• Preparation and review of financial statements/regulatory reports like- Balance sheet, PnL, Schedule of Investment, cash flows, Notes to the accounts as per applicable GAAP.
• Acting as subject matter expert for the team
• Following US GAAPs, IFRS, Lux GAAPs and IRISH GAAPs.
• Assisting Seniors with performance data and updating required trackers and KPI.
• Process documentation and SOP
• Ensuring process initiatives and continuous quality improvement.
• Imparting process trainings to the new members
• Meet SLAs
• Good Team Player.
• Quick learner.
• Should be willing to work in shifts and flexible work hours as per process requirements.

• B. Com, M. Com, Post graduate Degree from a recognized business institute/university, majorly in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional qualifications like CA, CFA, and CPA will be an added advantage.

Skills:

• Good communication / Domain skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (MS excel and MS word).

Time Type:

Desired Candidate Profile :

• 5-11 years of experience in Fund accounting.
• Should have worked on N-PORT / NMFP / NCEN filing, SEC Regulatory Reporting, Financial Reporting profile, responsible for preparation and presentation of various financial statements as per IFRS, US GAAP, Lux GAAP and Irish GAAP, etc.
• Should have 2-4 years of team handling experience.
• Should have worked on Accounts Payables, Knowledge of accruals vs P&L accounting concept
• Knowledge of preparing various calculations files as per the requirement.
• Should have knowledge of Capital Market, Custodian and Accounts Payables.
• Qualified accountant or/and strong working experience in Expense reporting/ Accounts Payables will be preferred.
• Review and/or update vendor information and payment instructions for fund expenses
• Worked on special projects and Migration will be advantage.
• Should have knowledge of Mutual fund and Hedge Fund industry.
• Prior working experience in BPO/captive on capital markets back office processes.
• Experience and expertise in Business Areas- Middle Office Processing, Fund accounting
• Prior working experience in BPO/captive on capital markets back office processes.
• Experience in process set-up/migration of work from onshore would be preferred

Key Responsibilities / Functions / Role:

• Preparation of financial statements/regulatory reports for long funds as per US GAAP/IFRS/Lux GAAP or UK/IRISH GAAPs.
• Acting as subject matter expert for the team
• Complete daily work in compliance with internal controls and procedures necessary to ensure quality products
• Ensuring process initiatives and efficiency gain
• Report and escalate potential issues and breaches to appropriate departments and manager even if not directly related to fund accounting to minimize risk for Client and Citi
• Develop strong, pro-active and highly professional working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Managing and building a strong team
• Preparation of MIS
• Meeting SLAs
• Ability to work towards creating a positive working environment
• Ability to work with and assist other associates in meeting common goals
• Ability to produce high quality results
• Effective Time Management & organizational skills
• Good Interpersonal skill
• Should be willing to work in shifts and flexible work hours as per process requirements.

• B. Com, M. Com, Post graduate Degree from a recognized business institute/university, majorly in Accounting or Finance.

• Professional qualifications like CA, CFA, and CPA will be an added advantage.

Skills:

• Excellent communication / Domain skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Advanced experience working with Microsoft Office applications required, especially Excel
• Good Team Player.

Time Type:

The Fund Accounting Analyst is an entry level position responsible for assisting in a variety of fund valuation activities in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to assist in the calculation of daily and periodic Net Asset Valuations (NAVs) for funds and the distribution of associated unit prices.Responsibilities:

• Monitor work activities to ensure timeliness and accuracy of the funds activities in a department, including calculation of NAV and distribution factors

• Assist in preparing financial statements, tax reporting, and regulatory filings

• Serve as the Senior Checker for complex tasks

• Review aging break items and breaks over a certain dollar threshold

• Track delivery for the clients assigned

• Assist the team manager in audit queries, client queries, and risk related items

• Serve as backup to the team coordinator or manager

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Project Management certification preferred
• Experience in accounting, finance, or business-related area
• Experience in fund administration, change management, and/or project management
• Knowledge of financial operations
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Time Type:

Desired Candidate Profile :

• 5-11 years of experience in Fund accounting/ Financial Reporting for hedge funds or mutual funds.
• Should have 2-4 years of team handling experience.
• Should have sound understanding of Derivatives, Equities and Fixed income securities.
• Qualified accountant or/and strong working experience in financial reporting will be preferred.
• Should have knowledge of Mutual fund and Hedge Fund industry.
• Should have worked on Financial Reporting profile, responsible for preparation and presentation of various financial statements as per IFRS, US GAAP, Lux GAAP or Irish GAAP, etc.
• Prior working experience in BPO/captive on capital markets back office processes.
• Experience and expertise in Business Areas- Middle Office Processing, Financial Reporting, Fund accounting
• Experience in process set-up/migration of work from onshore would be preferred

Key Responsibilities / Functions / Role:

• Preparation/review of financial statements/regulatory reports like- Balance sheet, PnL, SOI, Notes to financial statements. Understanding of regulatory disclosures like form PF
• Acting as subject matter expert for the team
• Following US GAAPs, IFRS, Lux GAAPs and IRISH GAAPs.
• Ensuring process initiatives and efficiency gain
• Develop strong, pro-active and highly professional working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Managing and building a strong team
• Preparation of MIS
• Meet SLAs
• Good Team Player.
• Interpersonal skill
• Quick learner.
• Should be willing to work in shifts and flexible work hours as per process requirements.

• B. Com, M. Com, Post graduate Degree from a recognized business institute/university, majorly in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional qualifications like CA, CFA, and CPA will be an added advantage.

Skills:

• Excellent communication / Domain skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (e.g. MS excel, MS word).

Time Type:

Responsibilities:

• Follow established procedures to complete complex assignments and resolve problems that require in-depth investigation or research
• Provide team assistance, including serving as subject matter expert, leading special projects, training new hires within work unit, providing daily guidance to lower level employees, and allocation of work, as needed
• Conduct basic analysis and research as well as workflow management
• Support an expansive array of products and services
• Communicate pertinent information to senior managers and support activities that help mitigate organizational loss or impact, as needed
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Experience working in a business office or operational environment
• Proficient computer and math skills with a focus on complex databases and spreadsheets
• Demonstrates technical and administrative expertise
• Consistently demonstrates attention to detail
• Demonstrated knowledge of activities, policies, and procedures of a basic work area

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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