IQ-EQ
Investor Services
Director,FundAccounting
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“Director, Fund Accounting at IQ-EQ. Skills: fund accounting, financial services leadership, strategic direction, operational transformation, service excellence, client relationship management, talent management. Set strategic direction within GCD for large strategic clients. Drive transformation initiatives focusing on operational efficiency”
What You'll Achieve.
operational efficiency; best-in-class delivery standards; high-performance culture; growth; operational excellence; enhanced strategic client relationship; on time, in full delivery
Industry & Context.
problem-solving; analytical thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years of extensive experience in fund accounting or financial services, at least 7 years in senior leadership and management roles, proven ability to drive regional strategy, operational transformation, and service excellence in a complex market or region, expertise in managing regional client portfolios and leading cross-border initiatives, experience managing teams across multiple countries, with a focus on talent development, skilled in setting and implementing business strategies, operational goals, and quality control frameworks, extensive knowledge of fund accounting practices, client servicing, and global market dynamics, experienced in leading large-scale transformation and change management initiatives, background in resource optimization, risk management, and regional compliance frameworks, experience in compensation planning and performance monitoring, leadership presence with expertise in talent management and fostering a high-performance culture, collaboration skills to navigate cross-functional and cross-regional relationships, proactive decision-making, problem-solving and analytical thinking
Nice to Have
advanced certifications such as CPA, CFA, or equivalent are highly desirable, A master’s degree, such as an MBA, is preferred, experience collaborating with stakeholders across global locations, including the UK, Continental Europe, and the USA, expertise in highly regulated jurisdictions within the global alternatives industry, such as Luxembourg, Jersey, and the Republic of Ireland, managed teams supporting end-to-end back-office fund processes, including (but not limited to) bookkeeping, NAV reconciliation at both fund and partner levels, statutory financial reporting, transfer agency, and regulatory reporting, visionary leader with a focus on driving growth and operational excellence across global teams, innovation-driven, with a focus on adopting new methodologies and technologies to enhance performance and service delivery, inspirational mentor and coach, committed to developing talent and advancing your team’s capabilities
What You'll Do.
Set strategic direction within GCD for large strategic clients
Drive transformation initiatives focusing on operational efficiency
Establish best-in-class delivery standards
Lead business planning and execution for your group
Direct quality control framework
Foster high-performance culture across teams
Oversee talent development strategy
Direct collaboration across funds teams
Act as escalation and oversight for GCD teams
Support Global Client Relationship Manager and global operations teams in enhancing strategic client relationship
Embed and optimize delivery performance metrics
Implement quality control standards
Establish goals and objectives
aligning across locations
in full delivery across client teams
Lead knowledge management initiatives across global teams supporting the strategic client
Advocate for and present regional budgetary and compensation requirements
Drive strategic client relationship development
Implement talent management strategies
Lead innovation initiatives
Manage risk framework
Direct resource allocation
Track work progress through timesheet completion and adoption of approapriate workflow tools
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaboration across funds teams; collaboration with operational and commercial teams from our global locations; collaboration with stakeholders across global locations; collaboration across global teams supporting the strategic client; collaboration across global teams; collaboration across functional and regional relationships
Communication Scope
dynamic and influential communicator; managing strategic relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
Process & Methodology
business planning and execution, transformation and change management initiatives
Full Job Description
ABOUT IQ-EQ We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities. A regional leadership position responsible for setting strategic directionfor one of the Group’s largest fund administration clients, in collaboration with operational and commercial teams from our global locations.. This role drives strategy, operational transformation, and service excellence across the client group, ensuring best-in-class delivery standards across our Global Client Delivery (“GCD”) teams located in Philippines and India. The position focuses onstrategic relationship initiatives, team development, and strong operationsleadership within the funds business. WHAT WILL YOU DO: * Set strategic direction within GCD for large strategic clients * Drive transformation initiatives focusing on operational efficiency * Establish best-in-class delivery standards * Lead business planning and execution for your group * Direct quality control framework * Foster high-performance culture across teams, across locations * Oversee talent development strategy * Direct collaboration across funds teams * Act as escalation and oversight for GCD teams * Support Global Client Relationship Manager and global
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