Fund Accounting Data Analyst

HedgeServ is a leading global fund administrator with more than $450 billion in assets under administration across all investment vehicles including Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, UCITS, Hybrid Credit Managers, Funds of Funds and Managed Account Platforms. We optimize our clients’ experience using unique proprietary technology coupled with robotic process automation, intuitive digital programs powered by machine learning, and enhanced by an extensive proprietary transaction data set. HedgeServ’s entrepreneurial and innovative spirit cultivates a productive and agile environment enabling its team to anticipate clients’ needs and consistently deliver solutions in real time. Led by the most experienced team of industry experts, HedgeServ with 1,500+ professionals around the globe expertly provides customizable solutions for their clients’ risk, portfolio management, middle office, investor relations, accounting, regulatory, compliance, and tax services. Since its inception in 2008, HedgeServ has received numerous accolades, including Top Overall Administrator and #1 rankings for Fund Accounting, Reporting & Reporting Technology, Client Service, Investor Services, Alternative Fund Expertise, and Regulatory Expertise.

HedgeServ is a progressive company with continuously evolving ways of working to ensure a future-focused mindset. Our employees benefit from a robust career development framework and clear learning paths which outline career trajectory, training and progression plans. HedgeServ supports employees through a variety of offerings, including remote and hybrid working arrangements, and fully paid comprehensive health and well-being benefits. HedgeServ was recognized as a Next Gen employer by RippleMatch on its list of 100 top workplaces for Generation Z for 2022. HedgeServ operates 13 offices in the United States, Grand Cayman, Ireland, Poland, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Philippines and Australia.

Department Overview

The Business Solutions Group supports process automation, data extraction, and customized solutions across our various business units. Externally, the Team collaborates with clients to deliver innovative data solutions, and customized reporting requirements. The scope of work is entirely project based, so there will always be new challenges and problems for our team to solve. Our tight-knit group fosters collaboration and open communication for each project we take on.

Job Description

A Fund Accounting Data Analyst is responsible for observing, documenting, and leveraging technology to improve processes across the various business units. A successful candidate will be able to learn about the financial services and hedge fund industry, in addition to the application of technology and programming within the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage, improve, and automate internal manual operational processes used by business teams.
• Leverage applicable technologies through the development of python scripts and other technological innovations.
• Apply new technologies to develop solutions to new problems as they arise, while continually addressing current issues.
• Produce clean and efficient code based on given specifications.
• Build and maintain reconciliations between various financial sources and datasets.
• Develop and implement ETL processes from diverse sources into our accounting and reporting systems.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing scripts.
• Testing of the product in controlled, real-world situations before deploying to production.
• Identifying, rectifying, and streamlining inefficiencies and at-risk processes in current systems by coordinating with internal stakeholders
• Take ownership of special projects on an as-needed basis and deliver them in a short turn-around.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in data analysis and financial services to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Communicate and work closely with internal Operations and Technology teams.

Job Requirements for the role:

Education:

• Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or another related field, with coding experience.

Experience:

• Fund Administration or related finance experience.
• Experience with Python.
• Strong excel skills. VBA knowledge desirable but not necessary.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manipulate large datasets using Pandas, NumPy, SQL or other relevant tools.
• Ability to appropriately document code and other developments.

Personal skills:

• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with an ability to multi-task, and work well in a team environment.
• Must be organized and flexible to work well with frequent priority changes.
• Must be able to self-start and work independently

Benefits:

• Premium Health Insurance
• Sports Club Membership
• My Benefit – Cafeteria System
• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Support
• Active Sports and Social Committee
• Life & Travel Insurance
• Work/Life Balance including flexible hybrid working model