Fund Accounting Intmd. Assoc. Analyst (Hybrid)_

Columbus

**Overview:**

The **Fund Accounting Intermediate Associate Analyst** will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting timely and accurate fund parameterization process. Maintaining various data tables within multiple accounting and reporting systems based on the instructions received directly from Clients or other business stakeholders. Co-operating closely with other teams within **Citi** both locally and from different geographic locations to provide high quality of service to the client.

The primary purpose of this role is:

+ Ensure accurate and timely updates are applied in fund accounting platforms.

+ Perform all fund static data type of activities as instructed to support Fund Activity, Projects, BAU or Business Support.

+ Actively cooperate with other internal teams within fund setup process.

+ Maintain and improve procedures, processes, workflows within the team.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Adhere to all Departmental Procedures and Controls.

+ Accurate and timely execution and maintenance of processes within Fund Static Team (example – fund launch, closure, ad hoc requests).

+ Support team’s metrics by gathering and maintaining daily logs for performed tasks.

+ Foster strong working relationships with internal/external stakeholders, including Oversight teams, by demonstrating committed inclusion in relevant forums, projects, and business developments.

+ Support high quality of service delivered by the team.

+ Identifying and reporting of any gaps and risks in a process followed by the single-handed preparation and implementation of solutions eliminating these gaps.

+ Identifying ineffective areas within own Business as Usual (BAU) process and initiating changes for them – proposing improvement solutions.

+ Challenge the status quo, display initiative and innovation.

+ Support colleagues and peers during peak volume periods and other absence.

+ Ensure all Team procedures are updated, completed, and maintained across all Clients and processes.

+ Ensure all issues / potential issues are escalated appropriately and in a timely manner.

+ Encourage positive and professional working environment.

+ Ensure all mandatory trainings are completed.

+ Process additional business-oriented tasks requested by manager.

+ Participating in training of new employees.

+ Preparation of escalation forms, which consist of thorough investigation of the issue preparation and implementation of preventive measures.

+ Performing control functions for tasks being completed by junior members of the team.

+ Timely answering to standard and most of the non-standard queries related to duties performed, adhering to high standards of business correspondence.

+ Participation in preparations for internal and external audits.

**Qualifications:**

+ Fund Accounting experience preferred.

+ Industry knowledge required.

+ Experience of using different fund accounting systems, providing an understanding of how systems can cause differences.

+ Experience of using or supporting **FIS Investment Accounting Manager** ( **IAM** ) or Multi-fonds advantageous.

**Additional Skills:**

+ Excellent organizational and analytical skills

+ Ability to multitask.

+ Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

+ Good working knowledge of Microsoft (MS) applications

+ High level of attention to detail

+ Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight timescales.

+ Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

+ Business Analysis

+ Project management

+ Fund Accounting

**Education:**

+ Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

Role will sit in the Fund Setup team supporting the creation and maintenance of new funds being onboarded to Citi Fund Accounting.

**Job Family Group:**

Operations - Transaction Services

**Job Family:**

Fund Accounting

**Time Type:**

Full time

**Primary Location:**

Columbus Ohio United States

**Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:**

$64,620.00 - $90,180.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

**Anticipated Posting Close Date:**

Jul 02, 2024

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