Fund Accounting BA

Our client is seeking an experienced Fund Accounting Business Analyst to join their middle office team. This role offers the opportunity to drive accounting process improvements, partner with stakeholders across the organization, and work with sophisticated financial systems in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Act as primary business partner with stakeholders to analyze and document accounting requirements related to middle office operations
• Assess position movements and accounting transactions across multiple trading and accounting systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with front office, operations, and technology teams to ensure seamless integration of accounting workflows and resolve reconciliation issues
• Drive independent analysis, break down complex accounting challenges into actionable insights, and communicate findings clearly to technical and business audiences
• Prepare documentation on accounting processes, system integrations, and workflow enhancements for stakeholder review
• Support process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to streamline accounting operations and controls
• Provide subject matter expertise on fund accounting practices and middle office best practices throughout the engagement

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in middle office accounting, fund accounting, or related financial services roles
• Strong proficiency with financial systems including Aladdin, RKS, and Geneva
• Demonstrated experience with account reconciliation, position tracking, and portfolio management accounting
• Solid understanding of front office accounting workflows and how they integrate with middle office processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and present clear recommendations
• Strong client-facing and communication skills; ability to partner effectively with non-technical stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field