Subject Matter Expert - Fund Accounting

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The Pictet Group is one of the world’s leading independent wealth and asset managers. Founded in 1805 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Group is represented at 30 offices in financial centres worldwide, and currently employs over 5200 people. Pictet has been present since 1989 in Luxembourg, where it employs over 700 people.

FundPartner Solutions provides a full suite of fund administration and private label funds services. The global team of industry experts specialises in fund domiciliation, registration and governance, as well as risk compliance and investment management services.

Technology & Operations design and integrate software applications ranging from portfolio management systems, trading platforms to banking and corporate solutions. The division is responsible for some of the Group’s key innovations while sustaining business operations and developing custodian and funds administration services.

As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will be responsible for providing expertise and guidance on mainstream fund administration (FA) activities and related issues within the Fund Operations department. This function plays a critical role in supporting the development and implementation of regulatory topics, strategic projects as well as providing exceptional service to internal teams.
 

Your role

• Implement and manage the reconciliation of not-in-bank assets with all counterparties.
• Design a control framework to enable efficient and automated ad hoc reviews of fee accruals, invoice payments and not-in-bank asset reconciliation against KPIs and metrics. 
• Manage FA Risk & Compliance duties (policies, procedures, working instructions, regulatory requirements, RCSA matrix, ISAE controls, etc.) with both FA and relevant key stakeholders.
• Take ownership for FA of the Technical Committee, business implementation pipeline with all Business Lines.
• Provide expertise and recommendations on developments related to FA mainstream activities (products, tools, operating model, project management, etc.).
• Act as a key FA stakeholder for the implementation or review of the SLA and Op Memo with clients and business lines.
• Act as a trusted advisor providing guidance, insights and recommendations based on systems expertise and FA mainstream knowledge in the context of new client exceptions or gating for new models and requests.
• Act as key expert on strategic projects (depooling, T+1 settlement, front-to-back operating model, follow the sun, etc.).

Your profile

Qualifications and experience:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience and expertise in Fund Accounting topics, including listed and OTC derivatives investments.

Specific knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of Fund Accounting mechanisms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex issues and issue strategic recommendations.
• Ability to keep abreast of technological developments related to Fund Administration.
• Ability to enable quick win-win solutions.

Language skills:

• Fluent in French and English.
• Any other language is an asset.

Personal qualities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to interact with internal teams and transversal stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills, enabling you to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to drive/take ownership and readiness to show accountability.
• Persistently strives for excellence.
   

Note

We will not accept any CVs from agencies.
In accordance with the provisions of the Luxembourg law of 23 July 2016 amending the law of 29 March 2013, candidates may be required to provide an extract from their criminal record. This document, issued by the authorities, must not be older than three months. Such a document will be requested with the aim of carrying out a character check on candidates, bearing in mind the area of activity of our establishment and, more particularly, the tasks described in the job description.

Flexible and modern ways of working
As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote the well-being of our employees through a set of flexible working arrangements, ranging from a work-from-home policy for eligible functions to opportunities for annualised part-time leave and extended parental leave. 
 

Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.