Fund Accounting, Associate, ISG Operations

Morgan Stanley

Posted 4 days ago

Full Time

Campus, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring accurate daily NAV calculations and updating client portfolios within the MSPA system. Performs middle office functions including P&L analysis, cash projections, and processing non-automated transactions for hedge fund clients.

Qualifications

You have 0 to 2 years of prior work experience, preferably in financial services, with knowledge of hedge fund processing being a strong advantage. You possess good organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail, and can work under pressure to handle increased workloads during month-end. An ability to use key financial systems and IT tools is also required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

MSPA

P&L analysis

OTC derivatives

Job Description

Fund Accounting, Associate, ISG Operations

We’re seeking someone to join our team as Associate who will be responsible in ensuring proper NAV calculation of their hedge fund clients. They will also act on various requests made by the clients to update their portfolios on Morgan Stanley Portfolio Accounting (MSPA). MSPA is the accounting / reporting system of MSFS. The analyst will also interact with the Account Manager to review accounting and performance related issues.

In the Morgan Stanley Fund Services division, we work with a global institutional client base to provide hedge funds, multi-asset class investors, family offices and private equity Firms with innovative product solutions.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you’ll do in the role:

·         Provide Accounting solutions to Hedge Funds for independent valuation, investor transparency and regulatory compliance.

·         Calculation of daily NAV.

·         Review MSPA to custodian reconciliations. Identify and determine cause. Notify Account Manager of breaks. If break is due to an erroneous or missing transaction in MSPA then make necessary adjustments.

·         Perform middle office functions including P&L analysis, daily cash projections, calculations of FX transfers required for funding, checking client’s contributions & redemptions etc.

·         Review general ledger exceptions. Identify cause and make necessary adjustments.

·         Verify performance by reviewing large P&L swings and analyzing income/expense journals for validity.

·         Adjust activity as necessary for performance (MSPM) processing and reporting.

·         Responsible for accruing daily or monthly non-security related accruals including management fees and financing accruals.

·         Process non-automated transactions including OTC derivatives and their related cash movements.

·         Perform daily and monthly securities pricing analysis.

·         Validate and process corporate action data.

·         Providing audit support and assistance to funds in the preparation on financial statements.

·         Assistance with compliance functions.

What you'll bring to the role:

·         0 to 2 years prior work experience – preferably in financial services. Knowledge of hedge fund processing is a strong advantage.

·         Good administrative and organisational skills with a particular focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

·         An ability to work under pressure and an ability to cope with increased workloads at month-end.

·         An ability to work as part of a virtual team that is spread across different time zones and geographies.

An ability to use key financial systems and other IT tools.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.

Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With a 90-year history, Morgan Stanley today operates in 42 countries serving corporations, governments, institutions, families and individuals. Morgan Stanley is a talent business that demands ongoing investment in our people. Key drivers of our success have been the breadth and tenure of our talent, as well as a unique culture and a set of values that guide our employees. We view Morgan Stanley’s talent and culture as a key competitive advantage enabling the Firm to achieve its potential and drive future success. As an integrated firm with scaled capabilities, we partner with clients at every stage of their financial journey. Our ability to do so is grounded in four pillars that define Morgan Stanley: a clear and consistent strategy to help clients raise, manage and allocate capital; a culture grounded in rigor, humility and partnership; financial strength through capital, earnings power and durability; and growth driven by smart, strategic investment globally. These pillars enable Morgan Stanley to provide trusted advice, operate with resilience across market cycles and deliver long-term value to our clients and shareholders. Social Media Disclosures: mgstn.ly/SocialDisclosure

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