Fund Accounting – Process Automation Supervisor

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 the various business units. Externally, BSG works 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 - Process Automation Supervisor 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

• Develop and implement ETL processes from diverse sources into our accounting and reporting systems.
• Engage, improve, and automate internal Fund Accounting and other operational processes used by business teams
• Leverage applicable technologies through the development of python scripts and other technological innovations.
• Automate key operational reports by converting legacy excel-based processes into python scripts
• Applying 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.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing scripts.
• Testing 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.

Job Requirements for the role:

Education:

• Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or other related Data Analyst fields

Experience:

• 3+ years Fund Accounting or related finance experience
• Experience in Python, SQL, or other relevant coding language
• Strong excel skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manipulate large datasets using Pandas, NumPy, SQL or other relevant tools.

Personal skills:

• 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.
• Ability to find new, creative, and unconventional solutions to problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

• Attractive compensation package including extensive set of benefits.
• Professional environment with great development opportunities
• Enjoy a start-up like environment on the back of a well-established and profitable company.
• Work in a culture that rewards results.
• Work/Life Balance

Hybrid working model available