Investment Accounting Analyst

About Schroders

We’re a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 5,000 people on six continents. We’ve been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn’t change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

The base

We are based at 7 Bryant Park in the heart of NYC. And we have everything we need to work flexibly. We operate a hybrid working model, with a requirement that our Investment Accounting Analyst be in the office 3 days per week. This is to sustain our culture of innovation, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and building relationships with the business.

Who we're looking for

The Schroders Accounting Control Process Management department is responsible for the validation of data held on the Aladdin Accounting Book of Record for onward generation of client valuation reporting and performance calculation.

We are looking for someone to join our Accounting & Control team who is responsible for; The timely management and clearance of Quality Control checks that are generated as part of the data validation process, generation of valuation reporting as well as being responsible for the resolution of any queries arising from Accounting Process Management activities. In addition, the role requires communication with upstream operational teams to ensure timely, accurate and complete information is received. Continuous process improvement is an important part of the role and enhancements to the operating model should be actively looked for. You will thrive in a fast paced environment with an emphasis on meeting tight deadlines. A strong interest in learning and harnessing technology will help you with your role in the organization.

Responsibilities

Responsible for undertaking the following Accounting Control Process Management team tasks:

• Ensuring quality control checks on the Aladdin Accounting platform are effectively managed utilising the Aladdin dashboards
• Ensuring periodic valuation reporting, typically monthly, is produced to agreed quality and within agreed timeframes
• Responsible for ensuring timely resolution of queries escalated arising from Accounting Process Management activities
• Responsible for ensuring business controls are adhered to
• Responsible for escalating issues that fall outside agreed service standards to the Accounting & Control manager where appropriate
• Responsible for building and developing good working relationships between the Accounting Process Management team and its internal/external clients and suppliers
• Responsible for liaison with other operational areas and external parties in undertaking the above
• Use initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions for escalated issues

Basic Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proactive problem solving skills and a good attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise own work
• Desire to learn and develop
• PC skills including MS Excel and MS Word
• Experience in the Securities or Fund Management industry at a technical level

Preferred Qualifications

• Good at analysing and solving problems with a strong handle on operational risk
• Effective in managing your own time with ability to prioritize tasks appropriately
• Open to feedback, receptive to change, challenges status quo and continually looks out for team and self-improvement opportunities
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• A strong team player able to develop and manage strong working relationships with global internal departments and external counterparties
• Able to adapt to changes quickly and be an advocator of an innovative culture within the team

Compensation

Schroders offers a base salary in a range of $60,000 to $75,000 for this position.

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

ADA

Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

EEO/Affirmative Action

Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, or protected veteran status.