Fund - operations

Location

England | United Kingdom

Job description

Company Description Ironshield Capital Management LLP is a investment management firm with a focus on European credit opportunities, founded in 2007. Our investment strategies utilise in-depth research and fundamental value assessments to generate absolute returns. Our investment approach involves thorough deliberation and the exploration of esoteric opportunities. We accomplish this by actively seeking out and uniting talented, dedicated individuals, forming a unified team. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, challenge perspectives, and take decisive action as we collectively pursue the greatest outcome for our clients. Essentially we celebrate leadership. We encourage and support everyone to be intense, curious, ambitious and focused, ensuring we’re thought leaders and investment experts, setting new benchmarks in credit management and delivering enduring value to our stakeholders. Role Description : This is a full-time on-site role for a Hedge Fund based in London. The candidate will cover a range of tasks that range from operations, trading support, treasury, fund accounting through to investor relations support. An ideal candidate will have experience of maintaining the fund's books and records, managing cash flows, audit, tax, regulatory reporting and reviewing NAV calculations. Qualifications / Requirements : Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or related field Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Strong analytical skills in Finance 3+ years of experience in hedge fund accounting or related financial services NAV calculation experience Self-motivated Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team Strong attention to detail and time management skills Experience with bonds, loans, cds, forwards, repos , trs products Nice to have: Financial Statements preparation experience Proven fund accounting experience along with client management skills within a Hedge Fund environment Knowledge of US principles would be an advantage Training towards CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent SQL/VBA knowledge would be an advantage Experience using Enfusion would be an advantage Responsibilities: Trade Settlement: Collaborate with the operations team and where needed traders, brokers, and custodians to ensure accurate and timely settlement of trades. Monitor and resolve any trade-related issues. Treasury Management: Manage daily cash positions, monitor liquidity, and execute fund-related transactions. Optimize cash flow and ensure compliance with treasury policies. Reconcile all portfolio and cash activity to source data. Operations: Work closely with the operations team to streamline processes, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure proper controls are in place. Net Asset Value (NAV) Calculation: Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly NAV calculations for assigned hedge funds, ensuring precision and compliance with regulatory requirements. Review investor allocations and ensure fee/allocations are booked accurately. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the fund accounting, operations, and treasury functions. Investor Relations: Preparing reporting for investors, weekly estimates, P&L attributions, newsletter reports, signing off investor statements and contract notes. Ensure fund expenses are accrued timely and in accordance with IFRS. Instructing Fund payments and responsible for reviewing the accrual balances and preparing expense ratios for the sales team Valuations, reviewing valuations, interacting with the valuation committee and board of directors to ensure accurate pricing of the NAV. Understanding fund documentation, taking responsibility for side letter terms implementation and monitoring, overing capital activity in line with the PPMs and preparing internal capital activity documentation. Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, investor statements, and reports in accordance with GAAP and fund-specific guidelines. Reconciliation: Conduct daily reconciliation of cash, positions, and market values. Investigate and promptly resolve discrepancies. Performance Measurement: Calculate and analyse fund performance metrics, providing insights into fund operations and treasury impacts. Prepare performance reports for internal and external stakeholders. Compliance and Regulatory: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, preparing filings (AIFMD, CRS/FATCA) and internal policies, with a focus on both accounting and operational regulations. Audit: Run internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to audit inquiries related to both accounting and operations. UK/US Tax: Run UK Reporting Fund Cycles and US K1/1065 cycles, working with the tax providers to ensure deadlines are met. Benefits: Competitive salary Professional development opportunities Collaborative and dynamic work environment How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include "Hedge Fund Accountant Application" in the subject line.

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