Fund Accountant (Analyst/Associate)

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Finance & AccountingFund Accountant

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Overview

Company IntroductionPolymer Capital Management is a market-neutral, multi-manager investment platform based in and focused on Asia. Polymer combines established institutional support and deep knowledge of local financial markets with a dedication to discovering and developing the region's best…

Requirements Summary

Education:• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is advantageous.

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Company Introduction

Polymer Capital Management is a market-neutral, multi-manager investment platform based in and focused on Asia. Polymer combines established institutional support and deep knowledge of local financial markets with a dedication to discovering and developing the region's best investment talent. Polymer was established in conjunction with PAG, one of the world's largest Asia-focused alternative asset managers, in 2019.

Key Responsibilities
The Fund Accountant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations across multiple investment funds.

Key duties include:

Cash Reconciliation & Management:
• Reconcile daily cash positions across funds.
• Optimize cash utilization to minimize portfolio funding costs.

FX Hedging Support:
• Assist in executing foreign exchange hedging strategies based on investor requirements.

Margin Oversight:
• Monitor and ensure sufficient margin excess across funds and asset classes.

Investor Onboarding & Transactions:
• Liaise with fund administrators to facilitate KYC/AML processes for subscriptions and redemptions.

Client & Marketing Support:
• Provide data and insights for marketing materials, investor presentations, and due diligence questionnaires (DDQs).
• Address client-specific accounting and tax-related queries.

Strategic Initiatives & Projects:
• Contribute to new fund launches and firm-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects with teams across the organization.

Requirements

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is advantageous.

Experience:
•   Prior experience in fund accounting or investment operations within an asset management firm.
•   Exposure to asset classes such as long/short strategies and macro products is preferred.
•   Experience in cash management is advantageous.

Fund Structures Knowledge:
•   Familiarity with various fund structures including:
•   UCITS and European vehicles
•   Cayman master-feeder structures
•   Singapore and Japan domiciled funds

Regulatory & Tax Reporting:
• Understanding of regulatory reporting requirements in jurisdictions such as the US (e.g., CFTC), Singapore, and Hong Kong.
• Knowledge of fund tax regimes including US tax rules and the UK reporting fund regime.

Technical Skills:
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with portfolio management systems (PMS) is a plus.

Why join us?

Prime Location: You'll work full time from our centrally located office space in the heart of Singapore.
High-Growth: We have a team of highly ambitious professionals with a strong desire to learn and develop their skills.
Equal opportunity employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Global exposure: With six offices and three affiliate offices around the region, Polymer teams work together to solve meaningful problems at scale.

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