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.
Some Of Our Benefits
- Paid annual leave
- Medical group insurance
- Monthly gym subsidy
