Fund Accountant

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $172.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 31 March 2025

Role description:

We are looking to hire a highly innovative, organized, and flexible team member to join our successful Managed Accounts Middle Office team in New York. The ideal candidate will have a specific, but not limited to, focus on overseeing daily processes and controls, producing client reporting and have stakeholder interactions. This role will encompass a suite of daily tasks, longer-term projects, and direct interaction with the platform’s North American client base.

Our hedge fund managed account platform is a growing and fast-paced area of the business, requiring the ability to work collaboratively and innovatively within a robust control environment. The Managed Accounts Middle Office team is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the platform, including oversight of daily processes, ensuring timely and accurate client reporting, and maintaining strong client relationships.

This role will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, as well as external service providers. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing client reporting, PnL analysis, and service provider oversight while ensuring our policies and procedures are adhered to. Additionally, they will play a key role in platform initiatives, taking ownership of decisions to drive improvements and efficiencies.

Given the varied nature of our managed account platform and the wide range of tasks performed by the team, this role offers the opportunity to progress your career in a dynamic environment. You will gain experience in multiple areas of middle office operations while acquiring valuable insights into the hedge fund industry.

In this role you will:

• Monitor each service providers’ day-to-day fund deliverables against service levels
• Ensure all day-to-day operational processes are completed according to deadlines and agreed quality controls. Some examples include.
• Cash and Collateral payments
• Fund performance and fee review
• Client queries and reporting
• Communicate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure client deliverables are met to the highest quality
• Work with team members to develop and deliver reporting, answer client queries as well as assist the wider business where necessary

We will be excited to hear from people who have:

• +3 years’ equivalent experience
• Effective problem-solving skills to identify new solutions to drive our platform, capabilities, and team forward
• High levels of pro-activity, organization, self-motivation, and ownership to deliver
• Excellent interpersonal skills; capable of speaking with and reaching multiple audiences
• Basic knowledge of Python or similar programming language is preferred
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and Office suite.

Base Salary Range: The anticipated based salary range for this position is $100,000-$110,000 + benefits + a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant. The Firm reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man

Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter.

Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme.

We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave.  Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact Peopleoperations@man.com.

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $168.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 31 Dec 2024