Associate, Nexus, Client Delivery

About MUFG Investor Services:

MUFG Investor Services provides asset servicing solutions to the global investment management industry. Leveraging the financial and intellectual capital of MUFG – one of the largest banks in the world with $2.8 trillion in assets – we provide clients access to a range of leading solutions from fund administration, middle-office outsourcing, custody, foreign exchange, trustee services and depository to securities lending and other banking services.

With a diverse and dynamic network of offices across the globe, MUFG Investor Services provides challenging and rewarding careers. We achieve this by offering continuous learning and development, collaborative team work environment, promotion of work-life integration, and exposure to a wide variety of work.

Imagine your future at MUFG Investor Services where you can grow professionally, in a diverse and inclusive workplace that rewards your contribution. 

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Report to the Director, Client Operations, Fund Administration, a list of your responsibilities will include:

• Provide the full range of fund accounting and administration services to fund of hedge fund clients, including Net Asset Value (NAV) preparation and review, custody servicing, investor record keeping and reporting
• Manage a team of Fund Accountants in performing accounting and administration service delivery to customers and train staff on all aspects of the NAV process
• Manage ongoing client relationships which could involve minimal travel
• Work with banks, auditors, brokers and custodians to ensure smooth service delivery to customers and completion of NAV
• Approve pricing of portfolios ensuring all securities are priced following the applicable fund documents
• Approve fee schedules including calculation of management and performance fees, ensuring all calculations follow applicable fund documents
• Review and approve investor allocations for each NAV cycle, custody trading documents, Subscription and Capital Call wires, ensuring execution as instructed by clients and deadlines are met
• Work with both the internal AML team, and the administrators, ensuring all AML requirements are met
• Respond to all client queries
• Review and sign any schedules, reports and files for review ensuring they are completed in compliance with organization controls;
• Help with the coordination of resources to ensure that all work is carried out and Service level agreement met daily;
• Approve payment of fund expenses in applicable banking systems, ensuring controls are followed
• Help with preparation and review of audited financial statements and annual audit;
• Review reporting for the regulatory authorities
• Establish fund or client specific procedures covering all aspects of our services; Ensure cross training and cover in place for all services provided to client.
• Help with the growth of the local office
• Create ideas for improving the NAV process, technological improvements and client reporting
• Participate in multiple system initiatives and projects

• Post-secondary education/University Degree with a concentration in finance or accounting.
• At least 5 years' experience working in the fund administration industry with experience managing staff. This can include other administrators, investment managers or fund auditors.
• Experience with the fund administration business and the drivers of profitability and success.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel is an essential requirement for this role.
• In-depth understanding of fund administration industry. This includes multiple fund structures, fee calculations, financial instruments and fund offering documentation review.
• Have a client-centric mentality to provide an excellent client service
• Willing to embrace new technologies to identify new solutions and inefficient processes.
• Experience with team dynamics including engagement, moral, performance management
• Creativity in exploring solutions to improve daily operational efficiency
• Experience with fund accounting software Geneva, Investran or Yardi or working knowledge of Bloomberg would be beneficial
• Completion or interest in a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA, ACCA, ICAEW, CFA (or equivalent)) an asset

At MUFG Investor Services, we are exceptionally proud of our approach to Hybrid Working. It enables the flexibility to thrive from wherever our employees work and, stay connected to their team and our culture. When we make Hybrid Working plans, we get to know the individual and pride ourselves in underpinning all our decisions with fairness and consistency.

MUFG Investor Services provides all of its employees with an extremely attractive compensation package. In addition to base salary, there is a group medical insurance scheme, group pension scheme, reimbursement of professional subscriptions, paid holidays and assistance towards gym memberships.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.