Senior Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting (German Fund Accounting)

BNY

Wroclaw +1 more

Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with 3+ years of financial accounting experience working in fund management or related domains, and who are detail-oriented and capable of client-facing responsibilities.

Best fit for

Candidates with 3+ years of financial accounting experience and a track record in client servicing
— “At least 3 years of relevant experience”
Professionals who are fluent in English and can communicate effectively with international clients
— “Very good English”
Individuals skilled in MS Excel and interested in improving fund accounting processes through automation
— “Good knowledge of MS Office (especially MS Excel)”

Things to consider

The role requires a high level of responsibility and reliability in daily operations
— “Responsibility for your tasks, timeliness and reliability”
Candidates should be prepared to manage and train staff as part of their responsibilities
— “Ensuring BNY and client standard procedures and controls are being adhered to on a daily basis by all staff under management”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in finalizing valuation processes and ensuring accuracy
— “Performing the final check and review of fund valuation processes”
Showcase your ability to create and communicate new procedures to improve operations
— “Creating, enhancing and communicating new procedures and processes to all relevant staff”
Emphasize your analytical skills and ability to identify operational improvements
— “Analytical skills and critical thinking”
Demonstrate your capability to address client concerns promptly and professionally
— “Ensuring client concerns/requests are addressed in a timely manner”
Include any experience with data analytics or AI-enabled tools to stand out
— “Exposure to data analytics, automation, or AI-enabled tools (e.g., Alteryx or similar platforms)”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

accurate NAV calculations
timely client service
adherence to procedures

Typical background

fund accountingfinancial services

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial AnalysisProcess ManagementCommunicationTeam ManagementAttention To Detail

Preferred

Data AnalyticsAutomation Tools

Stack & domain

Fund AccountingFinancial KnowledgeMS OfficeExcelData AnalyticsAutomationAi-enabled ToolsCommunicationAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingResponsibilityTimelinessReliabilityFinanceAccounting

About the role

Original posting from BNY

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting to join our Fund Accounting team. The area of business focuses on preparing and calculating accurate Net Asset Values (NAVs) across all funds in accordance with BNY standard operating procedures, providing services to all clients and ensuring that client concerns/requests are addressed as soon as possible and within an agreed timetable. This role is located in Wrocław, Poland.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
Performing the final check and review of fund valuation processes
Monitoring the production schedule to ensure that valuations are completed accurately and in a timely manner
Serving as the primary dedicated contact for the client on operational and servicing issues
Ensuring client concerns/requests are addressed in a timely manner
Ensuring BNY and client standard procedures and controls are being adhered to on a daily basis by all staff under management
Creating, enhancing and communicating new procedures and processes to all relevant staff
Communicating any significant operational issues that arise to a VP
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
At least 3 years of relevant experience
Strong financial knowledge
Very good English
Good knowledge of MS Office (especially MS Excel)
Analytical skills and critical thinking
Responsibility for your tasks, timeliness and reliability
Preferred skills include:
Experience in people management
Exposure to data analytics, automation, or AI‑enabled tools (e.g., Alteryx or similar platforms), with the ability to leverage technology to enhance efficiency, controls, and insight within fund accounting operations.
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
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Source: BNY careers