Senior Associate, Private Equity & Credit Fund Accounting

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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Associate, Fund/Client Accounting to join our Private Equity & Credit Fund Accounting team in Alternative Operations. This role is located in Wrocław, Poland.

Team Overview: Private Equity & Credit Fund Accounting

The Private Equity & Credit Fund (PE&C) Accounting Team is responsible for the preparation of net asset value (NAV) calculations. The funds invest in financial instruments such as private loans and other private equity funds. The team performs an end-to-end valuation process, mostly working to quarterly deadlines in most instances. The team has direct contact with our clients (fund managers) and cooperate with several teams internally.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Conduct accounting services on behalf of assigned clients and moderately complex funds including determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses and preparing reports.
• Perform complex Fund/Client Accounting responsibilities in the areas of driving Service Improvement plans, targeting efficiencies, enhancing processes and specialist review functions.
• Provide input into methodologies and check the work of more junior team members.
• Provide guidance and reviews work related to cash and asset reconciliations relating to complex accounts or transactions.
• Resolve reconciliation of accounts for more complex or atypical transactions and review work of junior team members.
• Draft reports for clients regarding the performance of complex funds.
• Review draft reports completed by more junior staff.
• Regularly interact with clients in answering questions and resolving issues regarding fund reports and accounting processes.
• Assist in evaluating GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine impact of new regulations on BNY fund accounting practices.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members and may have people management responsibilities in some geographies.
• Contribute to the achievement of related teams objectives.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 5 years of work experience preferred (Fund Accounting experience is desirable or in related areas such as Transfer Agency, Corporate Trust, Financial Reporting, Audit or Reconciliations)
• Prior experience with Private Equity, Credit Funds, Banks Loans is an advantage.
• Good leadership/supervisory experience (people management experience is an advantage).
• Experience working with the Geneva and/or Investran platform (nice to have).
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Business English.

Our Benefits And Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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