Senior Vice President, Fund/Client Accounting Manager - Special Funds

Job Description

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We are seeking a Senior Vice President to lead end‑to‑end fund accounting for German Special Funds (Chapter 3 InvStG) and institutional Chapter 2 funds in scope. You will be accountable for NAV production and the associated operating model, controls and regulatory obligations. You will orchestrate complex dependencies with the client and the client’s value chain, depositaries/custodians, external managers and auditors to deliver a controlled migration and resilient BAU service. This role is located in Frankfurt, Germany.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Own the full NAV production cycle for Special Funds, including daily reconciliations, exception management, depositary engagement, and materiality‑based escalations.
• Significant client‑facing responsibilities, with frequent interaction across various client stakeholders.
• Manage expense budgets and accruals; book and control depositary, custody, and other fund‑related fees.
• Coordinate and process all subscription/redemption activities for German institutional funds, including validation of investor register pre‑advice, trade and value dates; post shareholder transactions in the accounting system and distribute confirmed postings to stakeholders.
• Calculate applicable tax amounts (with PwC where required) and manage timing dependencies related to tax workflows.
• Oversee global certificate creation with custody teams and ensure timely transmission to Clearstream Banking (CBF).
• Coordinate system connectivity and data transmission channels for third‑party asset managers.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete booking of all transactions received; promote automation and reduce manual channels (e.g., BVI sheets, email).
• Monitor transmission quality and elevate any issues impacting completeness or timeliness.
• Run a robust incident management process, including error classification, stakeholder notification, remediation, and documentation of root cause and durable fixes.
• Operate and oversee CSDR gross/net models in line with mandate requirements.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• 12+ years in German institutional fund accounting with deep Special Funds and investor‑tax expertise under InvStG; proven experience leading migrations.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Adept with system integrations.
• Strong control orientation across NAV; audit and regulator‑facing experience; Big 4 background/qualifications preferred.
• Stakeholder leadership across depositaries, custodians, external managers and auditors; excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience managing and influencing key internal senior stakeholders.
• Direct client management experience.

Our Benefits And Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay‑for‑performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.