Associate III

5 - 7 Years

5 Openings

Kochi

Role description
Job Title: Accounting Service Management – Sr.Analyst

Location: United Kingdom (UK Time Zone)

Department: Investment Operations / Client Accounting

Location: Kochi

Role Summary:

As a member of the Accounting Service Management team, you will ensure accurate and timely delivery of accounting services across onboarding, instrument setup, change management, reconciliations, and query resolution. The role requires strong coordination across internal stakeholders, a deep understanding of portfolio accounting, and a proactive approach to service improvements, automation, and operational risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate application of accounting methodology during client onboarding and mandate restructures, including system configuration (Aladdin, VRS, Performance architecture).
• Ensure correct accounting methodology is applied during new instrument setup within defined SLAs.
• Support sensitive clients with bespoke accounting service offerings.
• Draft and manage detailed change requests related to BAU or Non-Core projects.
• Provide accurate, timely responses to RFPs and due diligence queries.
• Reconcile client accounting records with third parties where required.
• Resolve complex accounting queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent Accounting Services in relevant platform change groups.
• Maintain strong business controls and ensure compliance with operational policies.
• Continuously improve systems, workflows, and automation opportunities.
• Identify training needs and contribute to team knowledge development.
• Escalate issues beyond service thresholds to the Team Leader appropriately.
• Build and manage effective relationships with internal clients, external partners, and other operational teams.
• Take ownership of escalated issues and drive effective, long-term solutions.

Must Have Skills and Experience:

• Strong portfolio accounting experience, ideally within the Securities or Fund Management industry.
• Good knowledge of Aladdin, VRS, or similar performance and accounting systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong client service orientation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive problem solver with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; able to manage workload independently.
• Advanced MS Excel and solid MS Word skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of operational risk in accounting processes.
• Experience drafting and managing change requests or project participation.
• Experience working with sensitive/high-value clients or bespoke client solutions.
• Achieved appropriate Training & Competency qualifications (e.g., IAQ or equivalent).

Good to Have Skills and Experience:

• Exposure to client onboarding, mandate restructuring, and instrument setup processes.
• Experience working with performance systems or involvement in RFP/due diligence documentation.
• Knowledge or experience with automation tools or business process improvement initiatives.
• Previous experience in a global or matrixed operational environment.
• Ability to identify and implement workflow or system enhancements.
• Familiarity with reconciliation tools and client reporting standards.

Personal Attributes:

• Expert in portfolio accounting with strong mentoring capability.
• Analytical thinker with a proactive mindset toward problem resolution and risk mitigation.
• Strong time management with ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.
• Open to feedback, receptive to change, and continuously seeking self and team development.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build cross-functional relationships.
• Team player who contributes to a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.

Skills

Fund Management,Securities,Portfolio Management

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients' organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.

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