Fund Accounting Specialist

Job description

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.  
 
At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now!
 
We are currently searching for a Fund Accounting Specialist. This position is responsible for the daily NAV calculation and the preparation of reports for regulatory and mandate clients in the Fund Accounting department of AllianzGI Taiwan.

 

The role is based in Taipei, Taiwan.
 
What you will do 
 
As part of the Back Office Team

·  Review daily mutual fund NAV calculation accuracy
·  Prepare and deliver daily NAV reports, as well as weekly and monthly reports
·  Maintain the Jepun system for mutual fund accounting
·  Communicate with internal and external clients 
·  Review and raise potential concerns on risk areas
·  Evaluate and develop ideas or proposals for implementing STP and automation
·  Prepare pricing for fund holdings (equity/bond/FX/futures/options/FoF)
·  Initiatives study, impact analysis, communication with key stakeholders and sponsors, documentation and presentation
·  Represent the team in projects related to Operations for implementing changes
·  Understand the features, scope, and regulatory requirements of new security markets, instruments, products, or solutions that differ from existing processes and involve greater complexity
·  Coordinate and finalize adjustments to the operating model, and drive the implementation plan and timeline within Operations
·  Support regional/global projects and tasks
·  Schedule periodic service review meetings to monitor the performance of the service provider and conduct analyses for management reporting
·  Coordinate the prioritization of system enhancements
·  Initiate regulatory changes, participate in discussions, and follow up on changes that could streamline operational processes or benefit from lifting restrictions

 

As part of the Middle Office Team

·  Handle settlement of global/local securities and other financial products trades for our fund/mandate investments (incl. Stock, Bond, FX, Future, RP, FOF…etc.) 
·  Monitor and handle global corporate actions
·  Reconcile daily open trades/ cash position reports from sub-custodian banks
·  Reconcile holding reports between custodian banks and AGI Taiwan
·  Process overseas account openings
·  Manage and coordinate project implementation while addressing and resolving issues

 
What you bring 

 

Required

·  License: Senior securities license, SITE & SICE License
·  Bachelor’s degree in business
·  Familiar with MS Office 
·  Fluent in both written and spoken Mandarin, with strong English reading and writing skills
·  Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive and creative mindset; a team player who is detail-oriented and has a responsible work attitude
·  Problem solving skills
·  Self-motivated, open-minded, with strong learning agility
·  Able to work under pressure and maintain a proactive approach

 

Preferred

·  With fund accounting experience or settlement related experience
·  Experience in the financial field, such as with global custodian banks or foreign brokerage houses
·  Familiar with NAV valuation for multi-currency funds, multi-share funds, domestic and global equity funds, and global bond funds
·  Knowledgeable about financial instruments and market practices, with an understanding of financial products such as bonds, equities, futures, FX, repos, and corporate action events
·  Familiar with the ETF fund accounting process
·  Project management experience and skills 
·  Good VBA skills

 
What we offer  
 

·  “New Normal”, it’s not news to us: As a global company, we’ve known the hybrid model before it was ‘in’. Work flexibly according to internal guidelines (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)  
·  Investments for the future: Access to pension/ savings plans/ Allianz products 
·  Shared success: Company share purchasing plan  
·  Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs  
·  Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group  
·  Investments in your skills:  Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications 
·  … and so much more!

 

 

About Allianz Global Investors 
 
Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager. 
 
We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals. 
 
Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.  
 
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board. 
 
If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com 
  
To Recruitment Agencies: 
  
Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. 
  
When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. 
  
Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors. 
  
Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly. 
 

58514 | Operations | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent