Associate Manager – Fund Accounting (Private Debt)

Overview

In this role you will lead fund accounting activities for private debt portfolios, owning key client relationships and driving timely NAV production and reporting. You will collaborate with reconciliation, loan servicing and corporate actions teams to resolve issues, while contributing to projects and process improvements. This is a high-impact role in a fast-growing, client-centric firm that values efficiency, collaboration, and ongoing training. You will shape delivery for clients and help scale operations through effective project work and expert NAV support.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid work model
• Competitive holiday scheme
• Competitive benefits for wellbeing
• Diversity & inclusion
• Hands-on training

Responsibilities

• Daily accounting of cash and position activity, ensuring timely transaction booking and resolving posting differences
• Monitor and respond to client requests via emails and coordinate with reconciliation, loan servicing, and corporate actions teams
• Produce activity reports for new funds, paydowns, new investments, debt borrowings, yields and analytics
• Manage NAV production monthly/quarterly with supporting schedules
• Escalate breaks promptly and manage ad-hoc requirements or small-to-medium projects
• Identify process inefficiencies and potential gaps; drive improvements
• Assist in audit proceedings and financial statement preparation as needed
• Serve as SME for escalated P&L and NAV issues
• Contribute to internal projects including new product development, testing, and implementation
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and regular contact to ensure high satisfaction
• Foster a culture of continuous efficiency and capacity increases
• Support teammates as needed and share knowledge

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 4-6 years’ experience in Accounting or Back Office Operations (Prime Broker, Administrator, Hedge Fund, Investment Advisor or Audit firm)
• Solid experience with products including equities, fixed income, repos, futures, FX, Mortgages and options
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge
• Solid knowledge of corporate actions
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Solid project management skills
• CPA a strong plus
• Master’s degree a strong plus

• Client relationship management
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Advanced MS Excel
• Corporate actions knowledge
• Experience with equities, fixed income, repos, futures, FX, mortgages and options

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