Associate / Senior Associate, Derivatives Fund/Client Accounting

Job Overview

We invite you to apply for the Associate / Senior Associate position in Derivatives Fund/Client Accounting within BNY's Fund Accounting team based in Dublin. Our company is a leader in global financial services, managing nearly 20% of the world's investible assets, and thrives on innovative technology and talent to drive transformative solutions in the financial sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive accounting services for allocated clients and moderately complex funds, including calculating net asset values, evaluating fund performance, allocating expenses, and preparing detailed reports.
• Implement Service Improvement initiatives, promote operational efficiencies, improve processes, and conduct specialist reviews within Fund/Client Accounting duties.
• Review and verify outputs from junior team members and offer necessary guidance and support.
• Carry out cash and asset reconciliations for complex accounts or transactions, ensuring proper expense allocations and accuracy in assigned funds.
• Escalate unusual or exceptional transactions to senior personnel for review.
• Prepare client reports on fund performance and review initial drafts composed by junior staff.
• Engage with clients to clarify queries related to fund reports and accounting procedures.
• Ensure accurate processing of all over-the-counter (OTC) trades in the accounting system, including asset creation for OTC securities and coordination with Security Master for asset data.
• Conduct detailed reviews of asset static data and trade specifics to detect anomalies or nonstandard conditions, including term-sheet examination for complex OTC transactions.
• Contribute positively towards achieving team goals and objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or an equivalent mix of education and professional experience.
• Preferably have a minimum of three years of overall work experience.
• Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm is highly desirable.
• Capable of mentoring less experienced colleagues.
• In some regions, this role may include people management duties.

Company Culture and Awards

BNY fosters a culture that promotes employee growth and innovation. The company has been recognized with numerous accolades such as Fortune's America's Most Innovative Companies (2024), World's Most Admired Companies (2024), and top scores in equality and sustainability indices.

Employee Benefits

We offer competitive pay and benefits coupled with wellness programs, emphasizing pay-for-performance and providing resources for health, resilience, and financial well-being. Paid leave, including paid volunteer time, supports both employees and their families during important moments.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

BNY is committed to being an equal opportunity employer encouraging applications from underrepresented groups, including racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Additional Information

This posting serves as a talent pipeline and does not correspond to a single vacancy. Applications will be considered for various openings reflective of candidates’ expertise and preferences.