Senior Business Implementation / Fund accounting

Senior Business Implementation / Fund Accounting Consultant (6-10 years experience)

We are looking for a Senior Business Implementation Consultant with strong expertise in Fund Accounting and Fund Administration operations to support strategic fund event projects for a leading international financial institution.

The consultant will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Fund Accounting operational setup and implementation activities related to:

• Fund launches

• Fund migrations

• Mergers

• Liquidations

• Prospectus changes

• Operational transitions

The role requires close coordination with internal operational teams, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation and transition into Business-As-Usual (BAU).

Key Responsibilities

Fund Event Implementation

• Lead operational implementation activities for fund events and transitions

• Coordinate fund launches, migrations, mergers, and liquidations

• Ensure operational readiness across all Fund Accounting activities

• Define and implement target operating models and NAV timelines

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with:

  • Fund Accounting

  • Transfer Agency

  • Custody / Depositary teams

  • Dealing Services

  • IT teams

  • Clients and external counterparties

• Organize project meetings and follow-up actions

• Ensure dependencies and risks are identified and managed

Operational Oversight

• Validate operational setup and workflow readiness

• Coordinate testing activities with IT and operational teams

• Ensure proper documentation and client sign-off

• Support smooth transition to BAU after implementation

Project & Process Management

• Maintain project plans, checklists, and implementation pipelines

• Track deliverables and deadlines

• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives

• Participate in post-implementation reviews

Required Experience

• 6-10 years of experience in:

  • Fund Accounting

  • Fund Administration

  • Business Implementation

  • Fund Migration / Transition projects

• Strong knowledge of:

  • NAV production

  • UCITS / UCI / Alternative funds

  • Fund lifecycle and operational processes

• Experience working in an international banking or asset servicing environment

Technical Skills

Mandatory

• Strong Fund Accounting operational knowledge

• Experience managing operational fund event projects

• Stakeholder coordination and project management experience

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Advanced Excel skills

Preferred

• MultiFonds (MFFA) expertise

• Knowledge of:

  • UCITS

  • SIF

  • RAIF

  • ELTIF structures

Soft Skills

• Strong coordination and communication abilities

• Autonomous and proactive mindset

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities

• Problem-solving and risk management mindset