Middle Office & Accounting Analyst

Purpose Of Role

The Middle Office & Accounting Analyst supports the Man Discretionary & External Alpha Managed Accounts businesses across hedge fund and private credit products. This role involves assisting in the direction and administration of operations and processes for the funds, managing cash management and payment processing activities, ensuring the quality and effectiveness of pricing governance and controls, calculating Net Asset Value (NAV), liaising with fund administrators, and preparing annual financial statements and monthly investor reports.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the direction and administration of operations and processes for our funds.
• Check and process all cash management and payment processing activities including, margin calls, loan closings, drawdowns, paydowns, & interest payments.
• Ensure the quality and effectiveness of the pricing governance and controls are maintained through identification and mitigation of pricing risks and the communication/documentation of any enhancements to the framework.
• Ensure relevant information is incorporated in the valuation of the investments and that valuations are reflective of fair value.
• Calculate Net Asset Value (NAV) of funds on a daily, weekly and monthly basis including checking accrued income and expenses. Provision of intra-NAV estimates to the Asset Managers/Clients when requested.
• Liaise with the fund administrator/s to reconcile final fund NAVs and monitor deliverables against service levels.
• Work with team members to develop and deliver client reporting, respond to client queries and assist the wider business where necessary.
• Oversight of changes to incentive/performance fees, management fees, and any other fee structures in scope.
• Responsible for the account setup and daily reconciliation of transactions ensuring accuracy of the entries generated.
• Responsible for service provider relationships including but not limited to, fund administration, loan administration, banking, auditors, valuation agents, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and monthly investor reports.
• Actively monitor risk by identifying trends and potential issues with operational controls to improve the control environment and drive efficiencies.
• Taking a proactive and innovative approach to enhancing processes and maintaining internal policies and procedures manuals.

Key Skills & Experience

• 0-3 years experience in accounting or audit experience e.g. Real Estate Debt, Hedge Funds, Fund of Funds.
• Excellent Microsoft skills (power point, excel and word).
• Strong communication skills, strong business knowledge and ability to multitask.
• High levels of pro-activity, organization, and self-motivation.
• A team player, with the ability to work collaboratively, who is also comfortable to take individual ownership.

Pay Range

The anticipated based salary range for this position is listed below. Compensation packages would also include benefits and a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant.

• US Pay Range: $85,000 USD - $95,000 USD

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance And Benefits

You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.