Fund Accounting Specialist - Business Implementation

Context

This role is to backfill a Business Implementation Fund Accounting (BIFA) position during an internal recruitment period, replacing an internal promotion. It is a client-facing role focused on managing various tasks related to fund accounting business such as fund/subfund launches, mergers, migrations, swing pricing, performance fees, and other related events.

The types of events under the responsibility of the Business Implementation Operational Fund Accounting Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• Creation of new (sub-)funds
• Migrations in or out
• Mergers
• Prospectus changes
• Liquidations

The involved structures can be under various laws (UCITS, UCI part II, SIF, RAIF, ELTIF) and involve both traditional and alternative/hybrid structures.

Missions

• Act as Subject Matter Expert for Fund Accounting within the Business Implementation department.
• Cover all operational Fund Accounting aspects during fund event projects such as new fund launches, fund migration in, mergers, and liquidations (not exclusive).
• Define and implement target operating model and NAV timeline as per bank’s standards.
• Instruct all teams involved in Fund Accounting service to ensure operational setup and In/Out flows readiness according to target operating model requirements.
• Work closely with other members of the project team (Transfer Agency, Funds Dealing Services, Depository & Fiduciary Services, Market & Financing Services) to ensure transversal subjects and dependencies on fund accounting are addressed.
• Ensure the client event pipeline, checklist, and project plan are up to date with quality information demonstrating high risk mitigation.
• Participate in regular project conference calls/meetings with clients and counterparties as Business Implementation Fund Administration.
• Organize and coordinate the In/Out flow connectivity with the client and/or delegates, including testing with IT teams to ensure readiness on day one.
• From a new client, ensure understanding and signature of the Fund Accounting Operating Memorandum and other operational documentation with clients.
• Ensure a seamless transition to ‘business as usual’ mode post-event to all Fund Accounting and associated teams.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement of fund event processes by proposing concrete and pragmatic solutions and leading Post Implementation Reviews as necessary.

Tools & Environment

• In-depth technical and transversal Fund Administration business knowledge with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Fund Accounting Operation department or business implementation team (non-IT role).
• Preferably with Multifonds (MFFA) Fund Accounting expertise.
• Exposure to fund event processes such as mergers, new funds, new share-classes, etc.
• Business knowledge in Mutual/Hedge funds.
• Excellent client-facing and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Languages: French and English required; additional languages considered an advantage.

Working Conditions

• Client-facing role with strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Emphasis on collaboration, teamwork, and results-driven delivery.
• Ability to manage projects, develop and adapt processes, and facilitate meetings, seminars, committees, or training.
• Ability to understand, explain, and support change with a transversal view.
• Ability to integrate sustainable development issues into day-to-day work.
• Creativity and innovation/problem-solving skills required.

1. 5 years minimum experience in Fund Accounting Operation department or business implementation team (non IT role)
2. In-depth technical and transversal Fund Administration Business Knowledge
3. Preferably with Multifonds (MFFA) FA Expertise
4. Strong Fund Accounting knowledge, with exposure to fund event processes (merger, new fund, new share-classes, etc.)
5. In-depth Mutual/Hedge fund business knowledge
6. Excellent client facing and negotiation skills
7. Excellent organization/project management skills
8. Ability to collaborate and work in a team
9. Results driven with ability to deliver
10. Active listening skills
11. Communication skills - oral & written, as client facing role
12. Client focused
13. Creativity & Innovation / Problem Solving
14. Ability to understand, explain and support change with a transversal view
15. Ability to manage a project
16. Ability to develop and adapt a process
17. Ability to manage/facilitate meetings, seminars, committees, trainings
18. Ability to understand, explain and integrate sustainable development issues into day-to-day work
19. Languages: French / English; any other language considered an advantage