Overview
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? This role focuses on the onboarding of funds from existing providers, encompassing data analysis, setup, reconciliation, and issue resolution. The specialist will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless and accurate transitions and support the Migration Project Manager by ensuring all plans, documentation, artifacts, evidencing, and controls meet internal and external requirements. The role involves onboarding the new client’s Funds as part of the Fund Accounting Migration workstream, supporting the onboarding of new client funds and transitioning these funds to the Citi Fund Accounting platform (Multifonds or FIS-InvestOne) and accurately establishing and reconciling opening Net Asset Value (NAV) positions.
What you will do
* Data Management: Lead data requirement gathering and analyses data for onboarding from legacy provider to Citi accounting systems, identifying discrepancies and ensuring quality.
* Quality Assurance: Participate in testing phases for fund migrations, validating data integrity and process functionality.
* System Implementation: Assist with the setup of key fund accounting data and perform data loading and reconciliation of migrated funds within the Citi Fund Accounting system.
* Project Support & Communication: Work closely with the Migration Project Manager to manage project plans, documentation, and controls. Communicate risks and issues promptly and participate in required meetings.
* Operational Collaboration: Collaborate with Fund Accounting Operations to investigate and resolve defects or breaks during migrations.
What We'll Need From You
* Fund Accounting Expertise: Proven experience in accounting, specifically within Third-Party Administrator (TPA) Fund Accounting Operations. This includes understanding financial instruments such as Bonds, Equities, CDs/CP, Dividends, Deposits, Forward FX, Futures, and Options.
* Fund Accounting Systems: Proficiency in various fund accounting systems, with the ability to identify and resolve inter-system discrepancies. Direct experience with or support of FIS-InvestOne Multifonds.
* Data Migration & Integrity: Demonstrated experience in data and fund accounting migration projects, including the ability to define and implement controls for data integrity and completeness.
* Tax Knowledge (Advantageous): Familiarity with foreign tax treaties, withholding tax, and corporate tax is beneficial.
Skills
* Organizational & Analytical Skills: Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
* Numerical Proficiency: Strong numerical aptitude.
* Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
* Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail.
* Work Ethic: Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and perform both independently and as part of a team.
What we can offer you
By joining Citi Edinburgh, you will be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week) and receive a competitive base salary (annually reviewed) plus a broad range of benefits that support your well-being, lifestyle, and financial goals.
Citizenship inclusion: Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is welcoming and inclusive. We seek talented individuals from around the world to join, stay, and thrive.
If you are ready, apply to discover the full scope of your capabilities at Citi.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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