Fund Accounting Assistant Manager

SEI; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm in Dublin is seeking a Fund Accounting Assistant Manager to lead a team in a growing sector. This role involves managing client relationships, ensuring timely NAVs, and training junior staff. Candidates should have significant experience in Alternative funds and knowledge of Fund Accounting systems. This position offers a hybrid working model and a range of benefits including healthcare and an educational assistance scheme.

Benefits

Healthcare for family

Pension Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Benefits

Bike to Work Scheme

On-site Gym

Education Assistance

Paid Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in Alternative funds, 3+ years in a managerial role.
• Experience working with Fund Accounting systems.
• Strong knowledge of Alternative fund structures and performance calculations.
• Demonstrable experience of Fund documentation review.
• Fluency in English essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team and serve as a senior contact for clients.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of NAVs.
• Contribute to issues analysis and remediation.
• Train and mentor new employees.
• Review Fund documents for operational risks.

Skills

Experience in Alternative funds

Fund Accounting system expertise

Strong data management skills

Coaching/mentoring

Presentation skills

Education

ACCA qualified preferable

Tools

Investran

Geneva

Job description

Overview

SEI Investments is a leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions. The company’s innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. SEI is a people focused organization which encourages and recognizes employee development as being a critical component in the provision of excellent client service. An open, collaborative and detail oriented environment underpins this business objective.

Whilst the parent company has its principal offices in the United States, the SEI Group comprises operating subsidiaries in the EU, UK, Cayman Islands and Canada. The SEI Group’s operations in Ireland are carried out through three entities based in Dublin that conduct the Group’s business of managing proprietary UCITS and AIF funds, as well as providing administration and depositary services to funds established by third party investment managers.

Position Description

The Fund Accounting Assistant Manager will, in conjunction with and taking direction from the Fund Accounting Manager, manage a team in a high growth area of SEI. This individual will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with clients, in addition to forging relationships internally in their relevant Fund Accounting team/teams. Candidates must have a strong level of understanding of Alternative fund structures and related investment types. The candidate will also be responsible for ensuring that the junior team members are trained appropriately and are adhering to operational best practice.

What you’ll do

• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients on accounting matters.


• Responsible for ensuring delivery of timely and accurate NAVs.


• Ensure client service excellence and query resolution on a timely basis.


• Contribute to root cause analysis for issues and ensure remediation is fit-for-purpose.


• Ensure all procedures and controls are adhered to.


• Train, coach and mentor new employees; develop and motivate staff within their team.


• Build strong relationships with relevant stakeholders


• Provide ongoing subject matter expertise to support our new business efforts.


• Review Fund documents in advance of new Fund launches, identify and highlight any potential areas of operations risk


• Represent SEI and present the Administrator’s report at Fund Board Meetings as requested

Qualifications

• At least 6 years’ experience in Alternative funds, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity. Some experience in private markets is preferable.


• Experience in working on a Fund Accounting system, preferably Investran and/or Geneva.


• Have a strong knowledge of Alternative fund structures, various Fund domiciles, regulatory requirements and performance calculations.


• Demonstrable experience of Fund/fee documentation review and interpretation.


• Experience coaching/mentoring.


• Strong data management skills.


• ACCA qualified preferable but not essential.


• A curious mindset and ability to execute change.

Attributes we value

• Strong oral, written communication and presentation skills.


• Strong organisational and collaboration skills.


• Fluency in English Language (both verbal and written) essential.


• Energetic, accountable and driven.


• Positive ‘can do’ attitude with excellent problem-solving skills.


• Team player.


• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.


• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and manage time to maximize efficiency and to meet deadlines.


• Adaptable.

Benefits you can expect

Healthcare for yourself, your spouse and any dependents up to the age of 18 years. Pension Scheme. Tax Saver Travel Benefits. Bike to Work Scheme. On-site Gym with Fitness Classes and 1:1 PT Sessions. Club Supplement. Education Assistance. Competitive Family & Annual Leave Entitlements as well as 2 Paid Volunteer Days per year. Life Assurance. Annual Employee Share Participation Scheme.

We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer a hybrid working model and flexible working hours.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits which include private medical care for you and your family, educational assistance scheme and actively encourage work life balance.