Associate, Fund/Client Accounting Representative I

at  BNY Mellon

Overview
Associate, Fund/Client Accounting Representative I
At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Associate, Fund/Client Accounting Representative I to join our Fund Accounting Team. This role is located in Cork, Ireland. HYBRID role.

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world’s financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It’s the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers

IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

Timely and accurate preparation and review of various elements of Net Asset Value (NAV) production and validation process for several funds/fund ranges within deadline (OEICs, Investment Trusts, Mutual Funds)
Ensuring completion of specified tasks per procedures and NAV checklists.
Sourcing and evaluating information provided by vendors such as Bloomberg, Reuters, IDC, S&P as it pertains to the NAV calculation
Strict adherence to internal and external deadlines including monitoring of delivery from internal teams to Fund Accounting
Actively liaise with the Client or internal teams as appropriate to drive the collective timely resolution of issues
Understanding the team deliverables and working as part of a large team to ensure internal and external SLA’s are met with exposure to complex financial instruments including OTC Derivatives (Swaps, Options, CFDs, Futures etc.)
Participating in month end/year end deliverables
Regularly working with Globally Significant Clients to exchange information with respect to cash, accounting, and reporting
Assisting in identifying and implementing process improvements to reduce audit and financial exposure and improve team efficiency
Attend and participate in team meetings

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, WE’RE SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

BA or MA degree and/or equivalent work experience
Fluency in English (speaking and writing)
IT Literate with proven experience in Excel
Interest in, and knowledge of financial markets/instruments
Motivated and enthusiastic to acquire knowledge, develop and advance
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attentive to detail and well organized
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Good initiative tempered with identifying when escalation is required
Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure and independently
Reliable, dependable and committed
Take ownership of designated tasks
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023