AVP | Abu Dhabi
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Citco seeks an AVP in Abu Dhabi to lead a new fund accounting team, coordinate onboarding of a large strategic client with onshore and offshore colleagues, and ensure timely, accurate monthly reporting and NAV production. The role blends people leadership, client liaison, process improvement and cross functional collaboration, with coaching, performance management and control reviews as ongoing priorities. Requirements include a university degree or professional designation, strong supervisory experience, hedge fund or fund of funds exposure, excellent Excel and communication skills, and a solid grasp of private equity investment cycles. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight leadership in onboarding, cross border delivery, client impact, and the ability to drive efficiency while fitting Citco’s inclusive, high performance culture.
About Citco:
The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.
About the Team & Business Line:
Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.
Your Role:
- Working within a new office environment, you will help to execute a robust training program for new staff.
- Work closely with the Client Integration team and operations teams in the onboarding of a large, complex strategic client
- Work directly with key functional teams, located both onshore and offshore, to ensure optimal client delivery.
- Manage a team of fund accountants by providing ongoing training and support to ensure team/individual goals/objectives are met.
- Provide on-going coaching and feedback to team.
- Ensure employees are engaged, motivated and developed to maintain high quality work that proactively exceeds client expectations.
- Through excellent problem solving skills, you will continually seek to improve the quality and productivity of internal processes and controls
- Participate in performance management conversations.
- Prepare a monthly reporting package for your clients.
- Review monthly financial statements and reconciliation packages prepared by the staff.
- Act as a liaison with the client on matters relating to the preparation of the monthly reporting package.
- Applies strong business knowledge and technical expertise to develop and recommend solutions to complex problems.
- Review daily/monthly operational/control reporting.
- Assist with ad hoc projects.
- Prepare responses to the client on any number of issues and queries which they are requesting from time to time.
- Review administrative/accounting procedures and recommend solutions in order to work towards a more efficient NAV production process.
- Participate in strategic departmental and corporate initiatives.
About You:
- University degree in accounting, finance, economics; or professional accounting designation (CGA, CMA, CA, CPA, CFA)
- Experience in financial services industry, particularly with hedge funds and/or investment companies
- Extensive Supervisory and Managerial experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Outlook Demonstrated financial reporting / analytical / organizational skills
- Proven ability to work in a challenging, professional and deadline driven work environment.
- Experience in Fund of Fund structures, preferably with exposure to private equity and hedge fund investments
- Strong understanding of the transaction and investment cycle of private equity funds
Our Benefits
Your wellbeing is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.
We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.
Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.