Senior Fund Accountant at Schonfeld

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Alternative InvestmentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Strong working knowledge using Excel (e.g. pivot tables, v and h lookups, index match, etc.)
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in alternative investments asset managers
  • Detail oriented and able to adapt quickly to learning new skills and technical knowledge
  • Highly organized and self-motivated
  • CPA (Preferred)
  • Proficient in Advent Geneva (Preferred)
  • Mix in public accounting/buy side experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Review and reconcile the funds’ balance sheets, income statements and investor capital activity
  • Review monthly fund performance estimates for investor distribution
  • Maintain fund accruals and process payments to vendors and external portfolio managers
  • Work closely with PM Compensation team to record investment team payouts
  • Work with Valuations team to ensure month-end marks adhere to firm valuation policy
  • Review yearend financial statements and notes
  • Assist fund auditors with testing
  • Work on process enhancements and ad hoc projects

Skills

Excel
Pivot Tables
VLOOKUP
HLOOKUP
INDEX MATCH
Advent Geneva
Fund Accounting
Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Income Statement Review
Accruals
Financial Statements

Schonfeld

Multi-manager investment platform for diverse strategies

About Schonfeld

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a multi-manager investment platform that invests capital with internal and partner portfolio managers across four main strategies: quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and discretionary macro & fixed income. The firm provides portfolio managers with the autonomy and support needed to maximize their business potential while leveraging proprietary technology and risk analytics to identify market opportunities. Schonfeld serves institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on generating returns through strategic investments and effective risk management. Its goal is to capitalize on market inefficiencies and expand its investment strategies globally.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$1,464MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Departure of key Asia personnel may disrupt regional operations and growth.
New stakes in various companies expose Schonfeld to market volatility and sector risks.
New CTO appointment may lead to strategic shifts impacting current operations.

Differentiation

Schonfeld invests in diverse strategies: quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and macro.
The firm leverages proprietary technology and risk analytics for market opportunities.
Schonfeld offers global exposure across Americas, Europe, and Asia with multiple asset classes.

Upsides

AI-driven trading enhances Schonfeld's quantitative strategies and risk analytics.
Thematic ETFs in tech and healthcare offer high-growth investment opportunities for Schonfeld.
Alternative data integration provides Schonfeld competitive advantages in market insights.

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