Job Abstract

Associate Manager - Fund Accounting

Locations: Los Angeles, CA

Get To Know The Team:

The Associate Manager is responsible for the accounting and valuation for complex investments, which may include complex derivative, fixed income, and international financial products. Leads primarily technical, skilled, or professional staff working on issues or projects of a moderate scope that require independent judgement guided by established policies, processes, and procedures.

Why You Will Love It Here!

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model & a Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
• Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What You Will Get To Do:

• Account Manager for a large EMEA Fund Administration client specializing in Managed Account Platforms
• Account Manager for a number of key trading advisors who are part of the Managed Account Platform.
• Work closely with the client to understand their needs and service requirements and formalizing account plans
• Facilitating and chairing regular in person service review meetings with client and trading advisors (and other potential stakeholders).
• Responsible for managing client and trading advisor issues and projects through to satisfactory resolution across all functions.
• Compile and present monthly Key Performance Indicators to senior management and client.
• Lead the on-boarding process of launching new funds onto the platform, ensuring all services subscribed for are included and all testing carried out and signed off from all relevant stakeholders before launch date.
• Ability to build effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure all services are provided to clients in accordance with the contracts and any service level agreements
• NAV Production and sign-off, Daily P&L delivery, Investor Allocations and Reporting.
• Understanding and Implementing Fund  Prospectus and  Governing  Documentation on SS&C Systems
• Demonstrate a good Knowledge of Accounting Standards (IAS, IFRS, US GAAP ) and provide Oversight of the Year End Fund Audit.
• Identify process and system improvements across all functions
• Investigate potential opportunities for account growth and new business

What You Will Bring:

• Demonstrated track record of strong client management in the financial sector
• Industry/Accounting Qualifications preferred
• Proven record of liaising with Audit firms
• Solid understanding of operational risk and controls.
• Able to work well under pressure and providing solutions to complex problems
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication in English
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills
• Intelligent, professional, confident and presentable
• Ability to work independently and in a team under tight deadlines
• Keen to learn and develop and lead by example
• Maintain and display a high level of professionalism when dealing with clients, investors and colleagues
• Proactive and positive approach to all challenges. Self-motivated and take initiative
• Strong people management skills: both locally and remotely
• Excellent organizational skills
• Project management experience and skills is advantageous
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Microsoft project A third level qualification preferred in a finance or business-related area
• Knowledge of OTC product lifecycle  preferred (collateral, reconciliations, settlements)
• Operations experience preferred

Thank you for your interest in SS&C! To further explore this opportunity, please apply through our careers page on the corporate website at www.ssctech.com/careers.