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Fund Accounting Director

Hays Poland

Wrocław, dolnośląskie

Hays Poland

Fund Accounting Director

Wrocław
Fund Accounting Director
Wrocław
NR REF.: 1089129


Your new company
We are a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, providing superior asset management, asset servicing, issuer services, clearing and treasury services.
We are focused on helping our clients manage and service their financial assets.

Your new role
The Director of Fund Accounting is responsible for senior level oversight of multiple operations groups who provide fund administration services to Mutual Fund clients, circa 120 employees.
The postholder whose direct reports are Group Managers, will oversee the service delivered by various operations teams.

The incumbent will ensure that service is provided in line with client service level agreements and regulatory requirements, and is in accordance with agreed operating procedures. This service must be delivered in a cost efficient manner in a tightly controlled environment, which ensures exposure to operating risk is minimized. Strong technical knowledge, proficient accounting and analytical skills, demonstrated ability to think strategically, and high focus on controls and risk mitigation are mandatory.

The postholder is required to keep abreast of business developments impacting clients and to assess new business from a resource, skills and risk perspective. This role involves active communication with senior management of both clients and prospective clients, which is coordinated together with the internal business development and client servicing teams. This responsibility requires the ability to evaluate new business needs and changed service requirements, and as well as the possession of strong presentation and communication skills.

The Director of Fund Accounting will lead and manage a team of group/senior managers, operations managers, assistant managers, supervisors and fund administration staff. This role includes the ability to mentor and develop personnel, to motivate, to provide direction and constructive feedback, to set job objectives, to monitor work in progress, to ensure staff receive appropriate training and are adequately skilled to successfully perform the work responsibilities assigned to them.

What you'll need to succeed
  • Solid track record of senior management experience in the Fund Accounting is a must
  • A clear understanding of the Funds industry and the ability to recognise and respond to the needs and expectations of key stakeholders
  • Experience is required in both complex instruments and fund structures.
  • Strong leadership skills in managing a large Fund Administration/Valuation team.
  • Ability to be a competent role model for leadership, energy and strategic involvement befitting participation at most senior levels of the organisation.
  • A proven track record of identifying and implementing successful process change.
  • Previous experience interfacing at senior levels with Clients, Regulators and Market participants.
  • Evidence of strong legal and regulatory knowledge and running business in a compliant manner.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels.
  • Excellent people management skills through providing timely coaching, guidance and feedback to help others maximize their potential and meet key accountabilities.

What you'll get in return
A chance to lead and strategically shape a growing mutual fund accounting division in a developing Polish office of an international investment services institution.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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