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[Full-time] Senior Sales Brokers (Bankers & Brokers) at Tabby Kaan at City Wharf Financial Recruitment

2013-02-22 11:52:13

Location: London
URL: www.cw-fr.co.uk

Description:

City based brokerage with prestigious offices currently looking to recruit a number of candidates who have at least 3-5 years plus sales experience in Listed or OTC products. Candidates will be offered market beating pay out structures & early management positions

will also be available for those who are looking for a long term career progression. The company is moving away from the typical pyramid earning systems of other broking houses & is promoting a much fairer & transparent payout structure.The company is only looking for proactive bankers who have a portable client base (Institutional or ideally hedge funds contacts) who want to make the transition over to a brokerage environment that is offering one of the best payout structure in the market . Plus has the capability to service muti-cross products (Listed or OTC). They are also keen to recruit traditional type brokers with a transferable client base to compliment the already impressive line up. This is an aggressive broking house managed by a successful broker for brokers & has already attracted a number of top end people. In our view such a company pay structure & attitude is rare & we already have much interest from across the board. Please send your cv for consideration as interviews are being held now All will be kept strictly confidential – Teams and senior individuals welcome.Please only apply via www.cw-fr.co.uk where you will find this role and many of our other opportunities we have

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[Full-time] Hedge Fund Accountant at Eleni Young at Morgan McKinley

2013-02-22 10:47:46

Location: London
Description:

Hedge Fund Accountant – London A new opportunity for a Hedge Fund Accountant to join a prestigious Hedge Fund in London has arisen. This role is available on a contract basis and is based in London.

Hedge Fund Accountant – London

A new opportunity for a Hedge Fund Accountant to join a prestigious Hedge Fund in London has arisen. This role is available on a contract basis and is based in London.

As Hedge Fund Accountant, you will be responsible for producing the fund reports as well as calculating NAVs. Additionally you will also provide Management Information on the different funds which will be presented to senior management and producing the financial statements.

As part of this role you will also have the opportunity to work with stakeholders and offices across the globe.

Ideally, you will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience working within Hedge Funds. Experience producing NAVs to tight deadlines is highly desirable for this role. Working with a broad range of people, including internal and external contacts, you will hold excellent communication skills.

If you are looking to develop a successful career within a market leading Hedge Fund, apply now with your CV.

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[Full-time] Accounting Oversight Manager for Unit Trusts at One Ten Associates

2012-12-19 09:05:27

Location: London
Description:

This is 12 month contract and looking for the individual to Build an open and effective relationships with all service providers (administrators, auditors, etc) and internal stakeholders and essentially manage the outsourced relationships that perform

Fund financial reporting

And also have ability to provide accounting advice on complex issues across the operations teams;

Our client is looking for a qualified accountant with strong fund accounting experience within Unit Trusts to perform this oversight role which requires strong communication to both external and internal stakeholders.

This role specifically requires somone who has unit trust/oeic report and accounts experience and also some exposure to Luxembourg reporting also

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[Full-time] Senior Associate at Peter Maksimczyk at Change International

2012-09-18 15:32:16

Location: London
URL: www.changerecruitmentgroup.net

Description:

Our Client a leading financial services and wealth management company are seeking an experienced and qualified Fund Accountant for a Senior Associate position based on the Channel Islands.

The organisation themselves are a globally renowned institution with offices based in all major financial hubs across the globe, they offer excellent financial and support packages for their employees as well as great opportunities to progress ones career in a vibrant and energised environment.

Jersey is the most southerly of the British Channel Islands. Being self-governing Jersey has been instrumental in establishing itself as a world renowned offshore finance centre, with 47 banks, over 31,000 registered companies, and more than £180 billion deposited in the island at any one time. As part of the thriving expat community a successful applicant would benefit further from favourable tax rates, as well as milder winters and hotter summers than theUK!

Key Requirements: Good knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting requirements and audit approaches Hold a relevant professional accounting qualification Evidence of strong mathematical and analytical skills Experience in the field of alternative investment fund accounting and/or other financial services industry Mentoring and Supervisory experience would be advantageous

How to apply:
If you feel you meet these requirements and are interested, please click apply now or email your application to pete.maksimczyk@changeinternational.net quoting Ref PM7765

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[Full-time] Investment Operations Associate at Robert Half Financial Service Group

2012-09-18 14:59:40

Location: USA, Chicago
Description:

Within the Investment Operations team within the Finance Department with a primary focus on conducting investment operations-related responsibilities pertaining to trade execution and settlement and underlying hedge fund documentation reviews. Ensuring that the decisions of the appropriate governing bodies and committees are implemented appropriately.

The role will be involved in the following critical activities:

Conduct day-to-day investment operations responsibilities for the funds, with a focus on the area of trade execution and settlement which includes ensuring that the decisions of the committees are implemented appropriately. Coordinate the implementation of subscribing to, redeeming from and transferring interests among underlying hedge funds and other investment-related decisions. Assist in drafting and negotiation of side letters with underlying portfolio fund managers. Monitor and ensure compliance with internal trading policies and procedures. Review and analyze governing documentation for underlying hedge fund investments in order to understand the terms and conditions of the fund investment in the areas of subscribing to the underlying fund, redeeming from the underlying fund and understanding and executing other investment-related decisions relating to the fund investments. Describe the key provisions of underlying hedge fund documentation into the databases in order to aid in investment decision making. Work with external hedge fund managers and administrators regarding investment decision making, including preparing required documentation and responding to inquiries from the external hedge fund managers and administrators. Compile, draft and distribute trade instructions for hedge fund investments, including subscription agreements, redemption notices, transfer agreements, letters of direction and share class elections. Monitor and ensure proper data integrity and analysis of hedge fund liquidity. Create and update process tracking logs and systems as required. Design and implement control techniques including liaison with systems staff to develop and implement automated solutions. Participate in and take the lead on special and recurring projects and report results to management.

General Education, Skills or Experience Requirements:

The ideal experience include the following:

• BA/BS with strong academic credentials.

• 3-5 years business experience in the financial industry. Focuse in asset management/financial services industry is preferred, and fund of funds experience a plus.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast paced environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Superior organization, decision making and problem solving skills.

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage tasks and projects independently from start to finish.

• Abilty to work both independently and within a team.

• Strong analytical abilities.

• Proficient in Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

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[Full-time] Fund Accountant – Luxembourg at Swisslinx AG

2012-09-18 14:52:55

Location: Luxembourg
URL: www.swisslinx.com

Description:

Fund Accountant – Luxembourg. On behalf of our client, a well-known asset management firm, Swisslinx is seeking a Fund Accountant to be located in Luxembourg.

As a Fund Accountant you will be dealing with the full accounting function and valuation of registered funds. Furthermore, you will act as a lynch pin between different internal units regarding accounting, legal reporting and administration of investments funds as well as net asset value calculations duties.

For this role we are seeking for a candidate who brings along:

A university degree in Business Administration or Accounting At least 4 years of experience Fluent in English, French and German Experience in Fund Accounting and IFRS Solid MS-Office knowledge Strong analytical skills Must have worked as a Fund Accountant in Luxembourg and familiar with the legal framework

If you are open to working in a dynamic environment and being part of a highly professional team, then please send your English CV to helenm@swisslinx.com

For further information please call Helen Manna on +41 58 268 10 30

To be considered for this role, applicants must be either Swiss citizens, EU-nationals or have the legal right to live and work in Luxembourg.

For further information and additional opportunities please visit our website: www.swisslinx.com

Swisslinx AG
Helen Manna
Löwenstrasse 29
8001 Zürich
+41582681000

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[Full-time] Operations & Accounting at AKO Capital LLP

2012-09-17 17:01:21

Location: London
URL: jobs@akocapital.com

Description:

Hedge Fund, London Operations and accounting role

This is a unique opportunity for a new graduate to join a leading European long/short equity hedge fund with assets of approximately US$ 5 billion. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of our operational and accounting activities.

Applicants must have:

A strong academic background and a numerate degree. An accountancy degree may be an advantage. An enthusiastic and hands on approach Rigour and attention to detail Good written and verbal communications skills.

To apply, please email your CV to jobs@akocapital.com

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[Full-time] Senior Sales Manager – Boutique Global Fund Administration Business at Funds Partnership

2012-08-31 10:56:12

Location:
Description:

This role is an ideal opportunity for an experienced member of the Alternative Investment Industry to play a fundamental part in building the UK arm of a major Fund Services business.

This is an opportunity to take knowledge gained in the Alternative Fund business (either investment or asset servicing) and implement it within an autonomous and entrepreneurial role where you can ultimately own a share in the business, given strong results. You will be networking in the sector, building out a footprint with key decision makers, working on marketing material, operational developments, client-facing skills and everything in-between.
You should have strong exposure already gained in the Private Equity/ Real Estate / Hedge Funds business, giving you a solid book of contacts and strong business understanding. Further to your connections and contacts in the market, you have an operational mind-set that allows you to view what is needed from a business perspective, looking at things from the best business standpoint and knowing what steps need to be made to get there. You can see what type of products would serve the Alternative industry, and can envisage the ways that a Private Equity or Real Estate client might need their fund and corporate solutions to work, and how to structure a sale in that area.

Key Attributes:

Strong sales approach with proven track-record and commercial mind-set Solid network in the Alternative Investment services Product Knowledge in 2 or more of the following: Private Equity / Real Estate / Hedge Funds administration sector UK/ Europe Tax knowledge strong advantage

The right candidate could be from the Financial, Sales or Legal worlds, but in all cases should have a solid exposure to either Alternative investments or Fund Services. You are solution-oriented and have the ability to see the ways in which the client would need to be serviced; so some kind of background in operations would be very useful, although we will consider candidates who have come up through other routes. You should be a key relationship builder and someone who responds well to change, development and can resolve lifecycle issues.
You must also be an individual who fits well in a small boutique structure who sees the benefit to not being in a large “Bureaucratic” environment.
Please contact Rana for more information

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[Full-time] Hedge Fund Marketing Manager at Capstate Search Ltd

2012-07-10 14:04:44

Location: London
URL: http://www.capstatesearch.com

Description:

You are looking to implement your expertise in fund raising and investor relations at an established Hedge Fund and lead the continued growth of assets under management.

Our client in an equity events-driven and special situations hedge fund, who are looking for a highly experienced marketing professional with a proven track record of fund raising and strong existing relationships with institutions such as pension funds and endowment funds.

Coupled with your fund raising ability, you have an excellent understanding of investment strategies, especially in equity event-driven and special situations. Integrity and discretion come naturally and your communication skills are first rate.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your career and build on your professional experience and strong academic background.

For more information contact Kris Jaworski on:

T: +44 (0) 20 7887 6525

F: +44 (0) 20 7887 6560

M: +44 (0) 7753 428 002

E: krisjaworski@capstatesearch.com Web: www.capstatesearch.com

Capstate Search Ltd is a specialist search and selection consultancy focused purely on the institutional financial services market. Our expert consultants place the market’s finest talent into exceptional roles within Hedge Funds, Fund of Funds, International Trading and Brokerage Houses, Boutique and Investments Banks, Private Equity Firms and Family offices.

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[Full-time] Senior UK Asset Raiser at Elliott James Consulting Ltd

2012-07-02 10:29:11

Location: London
Description:

My client is a well regarded Fund of hedge fund. A position has arisen for an experienced sales professional to bolster their UK presence

This position will be key for my clients client activity in the UK institutional and consultant markets. You will have a strong background and network in the UK space and have previous experience of selling alternative investment products.
For a confidential conversation please foward a resume for our immediate perusal.

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