Fund Accounting Intmd Analyst (Fund Setup)

Job Summary:

Fund Accounting Intmd Analyst (Fund Setup), is responsible for the accurate and timely creation, and maintenance of new funds and share classes in the Multifonds Fund Accounting system. This role plays a critical part in ensuring operational readiness, system integrity, and compliance with regulatory and client requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in fund accounting, an in-depth understanding of Multifonds, and a detail-oriented mindset to support fund launches and operational changes.

In this role, you’re expected to:

·       Fund Setup and Configuration: Create and maintain fund master data in Multifonds including funds and share classes. Setup fee structures based on documents. Maintain Book of Work activities effectively to ensure timely updates provided and accurate manner.

·       Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with internal teams (Fund Accounting Operations, Change team, Implementations team, Client Executive/Project Manager) to gather setup requirements and ensure accurate onboarding. Communicate fund setup progress, issues, and resolution plans to project stakeholders.

·       Quality Assurance and Testing: Conduct UAT (User Acceptance Testing) for migration and new client onboarding setups, changes, and system releases.

·       Training: Assist in developing training materials and training employees, and act as escalation point for questions and research

·       Process Improvement: Maintain documentation for fund setup procedures and configuration standards. Identify opportunities to enhance fund creation workflows for accuracy, speed, and scalability.

·       Compliance and Controls: Ensure fund setups meet regulatory, internal control, and audit requirements. Participate in internal and external audits related to fund setup activities.

•Risk Management: Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

•Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

•5 years of experience in Fund Accounting, Fund Administration, or Fund Setup, preferably using Multifonds.

•Strong knowledge of fund structures

•Hands-on experience configuring funds and share classes within Multifonds Fund Accounting.

•Solid understanding of NAV calculation processes, fund fee structures (management and performance fees), and fund operational workflows.

•High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple fund launches simultaneously.

•Positive attitude and have a problem-solving aptitude

•Ability to work as a team player and work with people of different culture

•Consistently demonstrates clear and concise business writing and verbal communication

•MS Access and SQL knowledge required

•Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills

•Preferably well-versed in Multifonds / TLM / pControl Web / pControl FOF

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Fund Accounting

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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