Lead CSS Accounting Qualified

Experience :- 10+ years

Location : Remote

Shift :- Rotational

Type: Fulltime

Job Description

Who we are looking for

Looking for a skilled and proven professional at the Officer level to provide leadership, project management and oversight of Back Office Accounting and Custody client conversion initiatives and deliverables.

The team you be joining is a part of Global Client Implementation where we serve our clients with distinction and organizational excellence to deliver an exceptional client experience.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for:

Responsible for execution of onboarding plan and associated activities supporting accounting, custody and insurance clients

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of overall process and our operating model

Experience with MCH, Geneva and eHorizon, with a focus on accounting and complex investment servicing

Background in complex fund structures and investment types

Assess operational effectiveness and implement changes which streamline functions, and ensure optimal service environment and technology utilization

Provide technical expertise to research and resolve discrepancies

Identify, quantify, document, and articulate processing methodology differences; Ensure client and internal teams understand the nature of such methodology changes

Work closely with internal stakeholders including COE and other processing teams to ensure client procedures and deadlines are met

Ensure project management is updated in a timely manner, highlighting any potential risks with possible solutions

Oversee complex operations process,



ensuring compliance and risk mitigation, and driving efficiency improvements

Manage daily operations within the custody space including trade processing, settlement, asset servicing and reconciliation, cash processing, understand the Standard Settlement Instructions(SSI), various type of SWIFT messages/communication, etc.

Analyzing workflows, identifying bottlenecks and improving solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Develop and foster a culture of collaboration within the team and across business lines

Communicate with clients and internal stakeholders to assess overall conversion status, identify and work collectively to ensure process follows best practices

Proven strong communication, interpersonal, decision-making and negotiation skills

What we value:

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

Competent to Proficient with a Bachelors/Master’s degree or equivalent work experience with a focus in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Technology or related field preferred

Minimum 10+ years of financial services experience required

Knowledge of Investment Manager Servicing, Transaction Management, Capital Markets, Back Office Accounting and Custody operations, Recon and Core business offerings

Previous experience in a client service and/or fund accounting role preferred





Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Strong knowledge of global custody operations, settlement processes and asset servicing

Experience with offshore products, ETFs, Hedged, Derivatives and Master Feeder funds, custody services, asset servicing ideal

Experience in leading a team of individuals to meet client expectations, ensure the team is ready and prepared for BAU, take the lead to ensure all aspects of the daily operations deliverables are on track pre and post conversion and any concerns are elevated and in a timely manner

Exemplifies customer focused, team driven mentality; serves as role model for colleagues

Requires a quick learner and SME who can perform all tasks independently and guide the team along with day to day delivery, provide training to the team/new joiners, and manage stake holder communication

Ability to raise hand, if something does not look right, and ability to work as a team to resolve

Work in conjunction with individuals on the team as well as other Shared Service teams/COE’s, Client Service and other business units to ensure seamless accounting conversions

Work in partnership with teams and management across the organization on conversions and ad-hoc support requests

Work collaboratively to ensure effective cross training across teams to support our global conversion team

Investment baking certifications will have added advantage

Demonstrates strong technology skills, as well as problem solving and analytical skills

Demonstrates an ability to be a leader within their team, as well as be a leader amongst your peers

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