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Hedge Fund Accounting- Client Facing Manager Glasgow, Scotland

Morgan Stanley

Full Time Glasgow, Scotland 40721 - 55260 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Hedge Fund Accounting- Client Facing Manager

Job Number:

3219523

POSTING DATE: Jan 6, 2023

PRIMARY LOCATION: Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-Glasgow

JOB: Accounting

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

JOB LEVEL: Associate

DESCRIPTION

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

What will you be doing?

Acting as primary point of contact for hedge fund clients. Managing approximately 1-5 clients

Coordinate with global colleagues across various groups (accounting, investor services, tax, analytics, middle office, cash, regulatory reporting) to identify and implement solutions to problems and leverage firm resources as appropriate to strengthen control environment

Coordinate trading activity and break resolution for listed and OTC products (IRS, CDS, Swaptions, Repo's, FX OTC) with client

Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of daily and monthly deliverables from the accounting services team

Ensure timely delivery of audited financial statements

Responsible for delivering a high touch, high quality client service product that meets and exceeds client expectations, improves client satisfaction over time and earns us the ability leverage the client as a reference

Review and understand key fund organizational documents and fund setup

Idea generation and ongoing assessment and improvement of the operational service model

Look for opportunities to extend our overall service package to clients by promoting our complete suite of products in order to add more value for our clients and build alliance

Enhance controls and manage operational risk for the business

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QUALIFICATIONS

Skills that will help you in the role:

Extensive knowledge of complex hedge fund and/or private equity strategies and investor level accounting concepts
Knowledge of different product types, including but not limited to derivatives, fixed income, options, equity instruments, etc.
Knowledge and experience in GAAP and/or IFRS financial statement reporting requirements, including strong understanding of hedge fund and/or private equity structures
Strong team, interpersonal and problem solving skills
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and relationship management skills
Undergraduate degree (i.e. Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent)

Skills Desired

5+ years prior experience in fund accounting related role
Prior experience with an asset manager, fund administrator, or public accounting firm, preferred
CPA/CA/Qualified license a plus but not required
US Tax and UK Reporting requirements knowledge a plus but not required

Internal Applicants:

Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal by clicking here.

Equal opportunities statement:

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

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