The Front Office Services Accounting team is responsible for supporting the investment accounting function within the OMS platform, ensuring accurate book of record to support valuations, performance and financial reporting across portfolios.This role sits between operations, performance, and technology, often acting as a key SME for Order Management System (OMS) Accounting. AccountingResponsible for OMS accounting, ensuring all deliverables metResponsible for Quality Control (QC) review and resolution ensuring funds can be published in a timely mannerProduction of metrics on agreed frequenciesWork with vendor to enhance logic and reduce breaks / QCs where appropriateCollaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service offerings and drive innovation in accounting practices.Agree and implement SLDs in conjunction with Client, Performance and Reporting teamsUnderstand the month end close cycle for each fund/group and the inter-dependencies that could impact Performance and AttributionWork on process improvements and ensure solutions are in place to remediate issues at the root causeDrive process improvements and innovations by leveraging analytical skills to enhance operational efficiencyPublish metrics on agreed frequencies and hold regular calls to review ReconciliationsResponsible for OMS reconciliations, ensuring all deliverables metResponsible for daily reconciliations of cash and stock to custodians and Middle OfficeWork with Cash Team on production of safe cash figure for Portfolio ManagersWork with Middle Office teams to track claims in respect of failed trades / failed incomeOversee tax reclaims and closing of receivables upon paymentTrack aged items and perform root cause analysisExercises own judgement and collaborates with multiple internal and external stakeholders to resolve reconciliations of accounts for complex or atypical transactionsDrive process improvements and innovations by leveraging analytical skills to enhance operational efficiency Stakeholder ManagementPartner with:Client Front Office (Oversight team / Portfolio Managers)Front Office OperationsMiddle Office PerformanceReportingExternal vendorsProvide insight on:P&L driversAccounting impacts on performanceProvide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making. Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain accurate positions, cash, and book cost within client’s OMSEnsure correct treatment of:Bonds (incl. accruals, amortisation)EquitiesDerivatives (swaps, FX, futures)Monitor daily, monthly and quarterly quality control and accounting publicationResponsible for resolution of any issues which materialise and ensure timely closure in alignment with Service Level AgreementsOwn resolution of:Cash and position breaksPricing discrepanciesExercise own judgement and collaborates with multiple internal and external stakeholders to resolve reconciliations of accounts for complex or atypical transactionsReview data and assist in resolving escalated problems that may arise during the normal daily, weekly or monthly accounting and reporting.Escalate and manage material issues impacting P&L/NAVEnsure strong control framework and QC sign-offsWork closely with Data Management and Pricing teams to ensure all data and pricing captured timely and accuratelyDrive resolution of any discrepancies Required Skills & ExperienceStrong experience in:Investment accounting (multi-asset)OMS Accounting (eg Aladdin or Bloomberg IBOR platforms)Proven track record of deliveryStrong understanding of:Data architectureControls & governanceNAV lifecycleStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitySolid understanding of:Fixed income & derivatives Soft SkillsExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to investigate complex breaksComfortable dealing with front office queriesEffective communication and interpersonal skills.