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Associate - Fund Accountant - Private Debt

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In-Office
Dublin
Mid level
In-Office
Dublin
Mid level
The Associate will perform shadow accounting for StepStone funds, manage daily fund activities, coordinate with fund administrators, and ensure data integrity while assisting in reports production and junior staff development.
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We are global private markets specialists delivering tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and impactful, data driven insights to the world’s investors. Leveraging the power of our platform and our peerless intelligence across sectors, strategies, and geographies, we help identify the advantages and the answers our clients need to succeed.

Position Overview

The Associate (Senior Fund Accountant) of StepStone Private Debt – Fund Accounting in Dublin will be responsible for performing shadow accounting of StepStone funds, will oversee all activities related to a fund on a daily basis and will coordinate and reconcile with the fund administrators. The Senior Fund Accountant will be in contact with professionals across the company and will work closely with team members in other StepStone offices.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Perform and Maintain monthly valuations of private debt funds and fund of funds (Shadow accounting)
  • Review management and performance fees calculation
  • Report and Control of private debt and fund holdings
  • Monitor foreign currency exposure and FX hedging
  • Budget and track of fund’s fees and expenses
  • Track and process subscriptions / redemptions, capital calls, withdrawals, dividends, etc.
  • Collect and reconcile data from and between Investment Advisor, Investment Manager and Fund Administrator; filing and input into the proprietary database
  • Ensure quality and integrity of data by passing plausibility checks on data inputs
  • Assist with development of junior staff
  • Assist in client reports production for a variety of our portfolios and ensuring quality thereof; internal as well as external coordination regarding the content of the individual reports
  • Perform other duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate
  • Continuously improve the overall process

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • 4-6 years in a comparable role
  • Bachelor degree in finance or mathematical-related subject

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Demonstrates commitment, accuracy and attention to detail, even in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Highly motivated with a passion for the industry
  • Knowledge of the private debt- / private equity- or hedge-fund sectors
  • Experience in fund accounting and/or custody in one of the above sectors
  • Passion for fast-paced learning, especially in a technology-enabled environment
  • Good analytical skills with a flair for processes as well as good IT skills
  • Takes initiative and ownership of responsibilities assigned
  • Ability to prioritize activities while working on multiple projects and achieve target deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Other Attributes:

  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility—StepStone is a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization; all  professionals  are  expected  to perform multiple functions
  • Promote and demonstrate a positive, team‐oriented attitude
  • Effective communication skills and strong problem solving skills
  • Experience with Investran a plus
  • Highly proficient in using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft office programs
  • Possess an accreditation like a CFA, CPA, or CAIA
  • Experience in fund accounting in one of the above sectors
  • Passion for fast-paced learning, especially in a technology-enabled environment
  • Experience with FX hedging and complex fee calculation models
  • Strong analytical skills with a flair for processes as well as good IT skills
  • Takes initiative and ownership of responsibilities assigned
  • Ability to prioritize activities while working on multiple projects and achieve target deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Other Attributes:

  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility—StepStone is a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization; all professionals are expected to perform multiple functions
  • Promote and demonstrate a positive, team‐oriented attitude
  • Effective communication skills and strong problem-solving skills
  • Highly proficient in using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft office programs

 

At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure.  Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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