Senior Accounting Business Analyst

ABOUT US 

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

We are currently looking to add a Senior Business Analyst to our talented VBO team, where you will help build the next generation of fund administration software.  This role will work directly with business users and software engineers to deliver client facing solutions in a fast-paced environment.  Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, as well as versatility in juggling multiple tasks and projects concurrently, are essential.  A successful candidate will be a self-starter and quick learner, capable of grasping new concepts quickly, who can consistently deliver quality results in a client-focused, team-based culture.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Apply your exceptional fund accounting expertise to optimize efficiencies for our global user base;
• Work directly with our technology team to investigate and resolve complex accounting and reporting issues;
• Model accounting calculations and present, break down for developers;
• Lead new business requirements for ongoing improvements to the accounting and reporting platform;
• Use your accounting and operations experience to identify and drive operational improvements through applied technology solutions;
• Keep projects on budget and on time;
• Apply basic technology skills to analyze and troubleshoot system issues; and
• Test new features and support our quality control team on documenting test plans

YOUR PROFILE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 7+ years of accounting, fund administration experience
• Exposure to hedge funds, private equity, and credit funds
• Proactive learning style, highly inquisitive and curious attitude, and excellent track-record of solving complex problems with focus and determination
• Strong aptitude for numbers and auditing
• Curiosity about technology and enjoys working with both business and technology professionals
• Highly capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment
• Experience acting as a liaison or interface between business users and technology team is preferred
• Basic technology skills such as T-SQL, Excel macros, and advanced Excel modeling a plus
• CPA a plus

ABOUT US:

We are Alter Domus. Our name means “The Other House” and we’re a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry. We believe in being different. Here, you progress on merit, not who you know. You speak openly, whoever you’re speaking to. And it’s your freedom to decide which cutting-edge kind of finance professional you want to be. Join more than 5,100 fund administration, accounting, tax, loan administration and legal experts worldwide and take pride in being alternative.

Alter Domus clients include the world’s leading asset managers, lenders and asset owners. We’re specialists who use the most innovative technologies to create unparalleled solutions for the private equity, real assets and debt capital markets sectors. This is where standout talent advances what’s possible in fund administration, corporate services, depositary services, transfer pricing, domiciliation, management company services, loan administration, agency services, trade settlement and CLO manager services.

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WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include: 

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave and graduation leave 
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word 

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.  

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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