Associate Manager - Hedge Funds

Locations: Hong Kong | Hybrid

Get To Know Us:

SS&C GlobeOp is a leading provider of cloud-based fund services, technology and mobility-enabled infrastructure for hedge funds, fund of funds, private equity, and managed accounts

With a base of fund strategies that include fixed income, volatility and active trading, we offer: Middle office, accounting and management products

·        Tax services for hedge funds, fund of funds and private equity funds

·        Derivatives processing, valuations agent, syndicated bank loans processing

·        Regulatory and analytics services

·        Managed services IT/data center and business process outsourcing

·        All available on a stand-alone basis to institutional clients

Why You Will Love It Here!

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans, Centralized location – 6 minutes’ walk from Wanchai MTR station

• Your Future: Professional Development Reimbursement  

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Marriage Leave, Study Leave

• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Provident Fund Contribution

• Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University

• Education: Employee Tuition Reimbursement for employees who are eligible

• Extra Perks: Bonus Scheme, SS&C Stock(s) Allocation for employees who are eligible

What You Will Get To Do:

SS&C is looking for a dynamic individual to support our growing fund administration business as an Fund Accounting/Reporting Associate Manager. The candidate will be responsible for the scope of Fund Accounting services that SS&C provides to Hedge Fund clients, including the accounting and valuation of complex investments, timely and accurate delivery of NAV and financial statements, as well as ad hoc daily and month-end client reporting.

The candidate will require an excellent internal control mindset and attention to detail and be familiar with global accounting standards. The candidate will be expected to work closely with clients, external parties and internal teams to ensure that service delivery is optimized and adheres to our Service Level Agreements, while ensuring that strong internal controls are maintained in accordance with financial policies

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of client deliverables, ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements.

• Prepare periodic client NAV reporting package.

• Prepare annual and semi-annual financial statements for funds. Statements are prepared in accordance with various accounting standards such as IFRS, US GAAP, Lux GAAP and work within the agreed deadlines.

• Coordinate with all stakeholders to the financial statement preparation process including clients, auditors, and internal team within SS&C. 

• Effectively collaborate with both clients and internal teams to resolve issues timely and effectively.

• Facilitate the implementation of new client setups/new fund launches/fund conversions.

• Actively involved in projects and process improvements

What You Will Bring:

• University degree in finance/accounting or commensurate experience

• 3-5 years’ experience working within a financial services environment in a Fund Accounting, and in the review of various types of financial statements with a good knowledge of the Fund industry preferably in the Hedge Funds space.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong written and verbal communication skills – ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with clients, team, peers, and management.

• Forward-thinking with the ability to anticipate issues and drive solutions.

• Ability to work in changing, fast-paced work environment

• Good time management and organizational skills.

• Resourceful, possess a can-do and continuous improvement mindset.

• Has track record of delivering on process improvements.