Middle Office - Senior Associate

Job Title: Senior Associate – Accounting & Reconciliation (Middle Office)

Role Summary

The Senior Associate will be responsible for executing and overseeing daily accounting and reconciliation activities across investment portfolios, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery. The role requires strong analytical capability, operational rigor, and the ability to manage exceptions, risks, and stakeholder expectations within a middle office environment.

Key Responsibilities

Reconciliation & Break ManagementPerform daily cash, position, and transaction reconciliations across multiple asset classesInvestigate and resolve reconciliation breaks within defined SLAsIdentify root causes and drive permanent resolution of recurring discrepanciesLiaise with custodians, fund administrators, and internal teams to resolve issues Accounting & TMV OversightSupport IBOR accounting activities including journal entries, accruals, and valuation checksReview trial balances and assist in TMV validation processesEnsure adherence to accounting standards and internal control frameworks Exception Handling & Risk ControlMonitor exceptions and escalate high-risk items in a timely mannerEnsure compliance with operational risk and control proceduresParticipate in audits and provide required documentation and explanations Process Improvement & AutomationIdentify opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce manual interventionSupport automation initiatives and system enhancementsContribute to standardization and documentation of processes Stakeholder ManagementAct as a point of contact for internal stakeholders, clients, and external partnersProvide clear and concise reporting on reconciliation status and key issuesCollaborate with front office, fund accounting, and technology teams Team ContributionMentor junior team members and support knowledge sharingAssist in workload management and ensure timely deliverables

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CA/CFA/CPA is a plus)3–6 years of experience in middle office, fund accounting, or reconciliation rolesStrong understanding of financial instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives preferred)Experience with reconciliation tools and accounting systems

Key Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsHigh attention to detail and accuracyGood understanding of financial markets and investment operationsEffective communication and stakeholder managementAbility to work under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment

Preferred Competencies

Knowledge of reconciliation platforms (e.g., TLM, DUCO, IntelliMatch)Exposure to automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, Python, RPA)Understanding of regulatory and audit requirements

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Job ID: R-794374