Managing Director - Alternative Funds New
Our clients are hiring a Director of Fund Accounting to join our Investor Services Client Platform team. This role is based in Dublin, Ireland.
Their culture supports both strong performance and employee growth. As a leading global financial services organisation, they play a key role in global markets, using advanced technology to deliver innovative solutions for clients worldwide.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Lead the EMEA Fund Accounting Operations function for a strategically significant client, providing both strategic and day-to-day leadership to high-performing teams responsible for NAV production, pricing, controls, and client deliverables.
- Act as the EMEA Fund Accounting Operations lead for a key client, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and ensuring a consistently high level of service.
- Drive operational excellence across the fund accounting lifecycle, including oversight of daily NAV production and valuation controls.
- Partner with global internal functions such as Product, Technology, Risk, and Middle Office to ensure alignment, resolve issues, and maintain consistency in processes and controls.
- Lead onboarding, conversions, and product launches, ensuring operational readiness for new funds and complex structures.
- Strengthen the control environment and risk culture through oversight of key controls, audit management, and remediation of operational risks.
- Champion automation and digital transformation, promoting the use of data-driven solutions and AI to improve efficiency and resilience.
- Act as a senior escalation point for complex issues, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.
Key skills and experience:
- Extensive fund accounting expertise, including NAV production, valuation methodologies, and complex instruments across alternative structures.
- Proven leadership experience managing large, high-performing teams, with a focus on development and continuous improvement.
- Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage complex discussions.
- Experience working cross-functionally within global organisations and matrix environments.
- Control-focused mindset with strong analytical capability and risk awareness.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging senior leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- High energy and commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, CPA, ACCA) are advantageous.
Benefits
They offer highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programmes, underpinned by a strong performance-driven culture. Employees have access to flexible resources and tools to support their personal and professional journeys.
Their offering is designed to support your health, build resilience, and help you achieve your financial goals. This includes generous paid leave, including volunteer days, to support you and your family when it matters most.
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