Senior Analyst - Middle Office Client Services

• The team is responsible for a variety of investment accounting functions such as recording cash-related transactions in the SimCorp Dimension application, reconciling cash and security positions to various custodian records, and ensuring the portfolios are in good order for Portfolio Managers.

• The Senior Analyst is responsible for reviewing all IBOR Services Operations through process and data analysis in order to ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place. This may include reconciling, analysis, and/or reporting. To resolve non-routine problems in a timely manner in order to minimize financial and operational risk exposure. To support the IBOR Services teams initiatives, providing leadership and expertise in all key functions related to IBOR Services.
• May assist with the planning and administration of the daily work assigned to staff in order to ensure it is completed in accordance with departmental guidelines.

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely completion of reconciliations, daily/periodic processes within a specified line group.
• Review and provide signoffs for accounting transactions which breaches specified thresholds.
• Support analysts in the resolution of cash and/or security breaks in a timely manner through use of effective communication skills.
• Monitor daily and monthly reporting requirements to ensure department deliverables are met.
• PrepareReview applicable reporting to internal and external entities.
• Propose procedure revisions as weaknesses and inefficiencies are identified.
• Assist supervisor in staff and workflow planning to ensure proper coverage of daily work within a specified line group.
• Provide training/cross training to new/existing team members
• Actively play a key role in project and process implementation, i.e., requirements gathering, gap analysis, roll out process/procedures, training, etc.

Problem solving, decision-making and analytical skills:

• Analyze, identify, and report trends in a timely manner. Recommend ways to minimize the reoccurrence of any exceptions noted.
• Guide team in resolving non-routine problems and escalate to the supervisor and/or manager. Ensure timely resolution of these issues considering impact to other areas and sites.
• Liaise with internal and external teams to resolve issues and discrepancies
• Test and recommend process or product changes to maximize system efficiencies or enhancements and ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist in compilation of management reporting such as performance metrics and ad hoc reporting.
• Complete tracking of assigned goals for performance management.
• Offer suggestions for improvement to department workflows.
• Attend, participate in and provide feedback for department meetings
• Work on special projects as assigned
• Assist with maintaining up-to-date department procedures.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Accounting or Finance preferred
• 3-5 years of accounting experience in the financial services industry
• Basic knowledge of mutual fund industry regulations and accounting standards
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Able to work independently, take initiative and demonstrate accountability
• Good analytical and organizational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with the SimCorp Dimension Accounting System and Reconciliation Manager would be viewed favorably
• Proficiency in business intelligence tools (VBA, Power Apps. Alteryx) preferred.

Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST