Controllers, Asset & Wealth Management Public Product Control, Jersey City, Analyst

Principal Responsibilities

• Coordinate detailed implementation planning and support of Clearwater Analytics investment accounting system book of record accounting clients with vendor (Clearwater) and GSAM stakeholder departments.
• Acquire and document an understanding of client related accounting policies, oversee application and compliance of such policies in operational practice across GSAM business units, and ensure an adequate control environment within the accounting services offering.
• Oversee and direct day-to-day operational activities with accounting vendor and GSAM federation staff members.
• Document and ensure adherence to policies and procedures surrounding the insurance accounting platform and insurance mandate separate accounts within the GSAM separate account universe.
• Analyze, review, and reconcile book of record investment accounting results and ensure timely submission of client deliverables as contractually required.
• Support Client Services Division in responding to client accounting related inquiries.
• Work closely with GSAM Operations and Technology teams to establish and troubleshoot standard workflow protocols in support of the accounting platform business model.
• Drive initiatives to develop and enhance the GSAM accounting and reporting outsourcing platform to meet ongoing insurance client requirements.
• Aid Global Insurance unit distribution team in understanding and developing marketing materials related to insurance investment accounting services offering.

Experience/Skills

• A minimum of two years in statutory insurance investment/securities accounting experience, in addition to Statutory investment accounting systems experience.
• Investment systems implementation/conversion/support experience is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of general investment accounting requirements and associated regulatory filings, in addition to insurance specific regulatory accounting and operations.
• Basic knowledge of multi-basis investment related accounting requirements including STAT, GAAP, IFRS, etc., is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of insurance industry investment accounting/processing systems, workflows, and associated deliverables, including experience with Clearwater Analytics and/or SS&C platforms.
• Comprehensive analytical skill set.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet applications.
• Sound written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact directly with third-party clients and supporting constituents.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.