Executive Director - Hedge Fund Accounting - Investment Banking

Hiring at Executive Director level in Hedge Fund Accounting domain for one of my Global Investment Banking client based in Bangalore.

Job Responsibilities:

- Responsible for managing a team of around 200 odd people based in Bangalore with full accountability of day to day operations and leading transformation for the Hedge Fund Accounting group.

- Manage the Fund Accounting, Investor Services, NAV/GAV Calculation and Reconciliation functions for portfolio of Hedge Funds for multiple locations (EMEA and US)

- Significant experience of internal controls, checklists and procedures and interaction with internal audit, implementing change and constantly creating efficiencies in operating model.

- Understand client relationships and expectations and ensure client deliverables are timely and accurate.

- Lead transformation for the entire FA group with respect to ongoing simplification of organization, streamlining operational processes to reduce risk and improve efficiencies with help of AI and RPA.

- Liaise with internal and external auditors to manage the audit process.

- Responsible for fund compliance with partnership agreements and other legal and regulatory requirements.

- Interact with many stakeholders - product, risk, legal, compliance, technology etc.

- Communication and interaction with onshore teams on fund matters and investment structures.

- Ownership of timely resolution of queries.

- Work on special projects and requests.

- Collaborate and execute automation projects and new initiatives

- Ensure resiliency planning and MIS reporting.

Qualifications / Requirements

- Significant experience and proven track record in managing large teams and previous hedge fund accounting experience required.

- A qualified accountant with post qualification experience or with proven experience in accounting with exposure to US/Lux/UK GAAP and IFRS.

- Advent Geneva and/or Investran knowledge preferred.

- Fully accountable to Client deliverables and Senior Management for all reporting activities within the group.

- Must be a team player with the ability to network with co-workers but also have the ability to work independently and prioritize own workflows.

- Demonstrates Integrity and accountability

- Staff development, with an emphasis on career development opportunities.

- Provides feedback in a constructive manner and encourages open communication.

- Proactive attitude, ability to multi-task and work to tight reporting deadlines.

- Autonomous and rigorous.

- Strong presence and presentation skills.

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ideal candidate would have a minimum of 12 years of experience majorly into Hedge Fund Accounting. Someone who is a seasoned SVP or recently get promoted as a Director will be a right fit.