Staff Augmentation and Temporary Resources

Seeking interim labor to assist with production activities, transaction, accounting and reporting for:

Alternative

Bank Loans

Client Services

Financial Reporting

Fund Accounting Services

Examples of opportunities:

Client Service - Fund Accounting, Alternatives

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review and approve monthly and quarterly NAV packages and allocations for funds investing in equity, fixed income, fund-of-PE-funds, fund-of-hedge-funds, private debt, syndicated debt, private equity, real estate funds, OTC and various other financial instruments
• Reconcile transaction details and balances from the general ledger to third party supporting documentation including, underlying fund investment capital statements, private loan documents, prime brokerage statements, Markit WSO reporting, and client's supplemental reporting
• Work with clients to solve complex problems, including but not limited to equalization, IRR calculations, management fee calculations, and waterfall/carry calculations
• Assist in providing support towards year-end fund financial statement audit, regulatory reporting and tax preparation services
• Work closely with the BBH Alts financial reporting team during the quarterly and annual cycle
• Prepare and review investor capital call and distributions
• Aid in enhancing and enacting new policies, procedures and internal controls, including implementation of new technology tools and updates to associated procedural guides
• Oversee and ensure training and cross training of employees on relevant job functions to develop breadth and depth of knowledge.
• Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to staff to improve individual performance, including BBH's annual performance review process.
• Assist in implementing the coordination of new business and product implementations and conversions.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in a business-related field
• 3+ years of Alternatives Fund Accounting, Global Custody, and/or Transfer Agency preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred but not required
• Detailed knowledge in one or more of the following alternatives industry segments: Hedge Funds, Public/Private Debt Funds, Private Equity, or Real Estate Funds.
• Highly proficient with Excel
• Working knowledge of WSO preferred

Financial Reporting Analyst - Alternatives

The Financial Reporting Analyst prepares drafts of annual and quarterly financial statements and regulatory filings (CIMA/FAR and Form PF) for hedge and private equity funds. The position provides support to senior team members and managers in connection with general fund financial information and completes various projects as assigned by the Financial Reporting Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Draft annual and quarterly financial statements and regulatory filings such as CIMA/FAR and Form PF for hedge and private equity funds, as well as internal calendars for such deliverables.
• Work with the Fund Reporting Manager on the preparation of procedures.
• Develop and maintain a working familiarity with applicable laws, regulations and interpretations governing financial statements and disclosure, including the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Internal Revenue Code, GAAP and other applicable requirements.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes affecting funds.
• Communicate appropriately with the Financial Reporting Team Leader with respect to all timetables and workflow.
• Communicate appropriately with other departments within BBH about all relevant matters.
• Evaluate and suggest enhancements to BBH Accounting system (Eagle STAR) and BBH Financial Reporting system (Unity) to automate procedures for financial reporting and compliance purposes.
• Perform special projects as directed by the Financial Reporting Team Leader.
• Assist in the review of work completed by junior level staff members in relation to internal policies, procedures and systems as required.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Business related concentration preferred, or equivalent discipline, and/or equivalent work experience.
• 3 to 5 years of alternative and/or mutual fund industry experience including 1 to 2 years of prior financial reporting and/or alternative investment experience.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, self-motivated.
• Proven ability to problem solve and recommend solutions.
• Strong aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Capable of monitoring and completing a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong excel skills.
• Willingness and ability to work in a client-driven, deadline-oriented environment.

Fund Accounting Supervisor - Bank Loan Servicing Team

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting a Fund Accounting Supervisor to join our Bank Loan Servicing Team. The Supervisor will have responsibility for a team of 3-7 staff focused on supporting our Global Fund Accounting Client base, with specialization in servicing the bank loan asset class. Bank Loans is a growth area in both the syndicated and private debt space and is a key strategy for both our Mutual Fund and Alternative Investment client bases. Supervisor will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of trades, cash, income, and reconciliations leveraging our core Fund Accounting technology as well as key third party industry platforms. The Supervisor will have the opportunity to help drive innovation in the form of reviewing operating models and technology enhancements as we look to continue to be positioned as a preeminent Bank Loans service provider.

Some of your key responsibilities include:

Risk and Workflow Management

• Supervise a specialized accounting group ensuring timely and accurate product delivery, proper escalation and resolution of high exposure items, and adherence to best practice standards and controls.
• Communicate professionally and constructively to effectively resolve issues in order to minimize risk and NAV exposure.

Leadership and Staff Supervision

• Understand competencies required for successful job performance and use knowledge to coach and develop team members as well as to identify training needs.

• Energize and inspire team by generating excitement, a sense of pride, and a drive to excel.
• Consistently provide employees with constructive and timely feedback, both positive and negative. Leverage metrics to quantify performance where available.
• Ensure employees have the information and tools necessary to progress. Communicate a clear career path.
• Assign responsibility effectively based on expertise and strengths of team members.

Quality Assurance/Control

Process Improvement

• Ensure daily output standards, both quality and timeliness, are met consistently.
• Ensure adherence to all established best practice policies, procedures and controls
• Assist management in the implementation of policies, procedures and controls
• Monitor volume, workflows, and overtime of team.
• Identify and resolve workflow issues.
• Review error and omission situations and look for corrective action
• Assist in the development and production of management reporting
• Help to enhance the productivity of the unit by identifying opportunities to increase output/capacity through workflow improvements
• Challenge all processes, procedures and practices and constantly look for a better way to meet deliverables.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience
• 2 to 3 years of Bank Loan serving experience or equivalent fund accounting experience
• 1 year of supervisory experience a plus
• Interpersonal skills
• Wall Street Office experience a plus
• Ability to communicate professionally with others
• An aptitude for analytical and problem resolution
• Self Starter, proactive, and objective oriented
• Enthusiastic leadership skills and ability to engage others
• Ability to work on US Holidays

Client Service Senior Client Service Representative

As a member of the Client Service Group, Custody Team, you will help clients improve performance in all aspects. You will serve as a conduit between your team and your clients to ensure we meet their differentiated needs and exceed their expectations. The high level of external and internal interaction will enable you to continuously challenge yourself, sharpen your critical thinking skills and play a critical role in the growth of the firm.

To be successful, you'll need to:

• Take initiative. You are responsible for the client relationship; try to anticipate their needs and look for ways to improve client experience.

• Collaborate. Listen and learn from your peers; encourage entry level staff to work together and promote intellectual dialogue.

• Be Proactive. Find time to strengthen client relationships, enhance team development and seek out opportunities for personal career advancement.

Qualifications:

• Strong client service and relationship management skills.
• BS/BA degree (finance or accounting related concentration preferred), and/or equivalent work experience.
• 2 to 3 years of industry experience.
• Financial service experience with Custody, Fund Accounting, Corporate Actions and Transfer Agency, preferred but not required.