Balyasny Asset Management (BAM) is a global, multi-strategy investment Firm with over $21 billion in assets under management. We are a diversified business, with global breadth and depth. Our Firm has a clear mission: To consistently deliver uncorrelated returns in all market environments. Today, BAM employs more than 160 portfolio managers and 1,200 investment professionals across 19 offices in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. We are active across six investing strategies: Equities Long/Short, Equities Arbitrage, Macro, Commodities, Systematic, and Growth Equity. We also have a dedicated private investment team, BAM Elevate, and a standalone equities unit, Corbets Capital.
We are expanding the Financial Control & Reporting team outside of the US. We are hiring an Associate, Financial Control & Reporting in the UK. This individual will join a Director and a Senior Associate working in the UK and collaborate with our US team as well.
ROLE OVERVIEW
In the role of Associate, Financial Control & Reporting, the employee will be responsible for the following:
- Assist with the month end close processes of management company entities in the APAC and EMEA regions, including preparing journal entries, supporting working papers, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Research, document, and implement new technical accounting standards.
- Research and develop accounting policies for new transactions.
- Prepare monthly projections to actively monitor regulatory capital levels and prepare regulatory filings.
- First reviewer of financial statements from our third party provider including preparing financial statement tie-outs to ensure accuracy.
- Provide support to the auditors and be responsive to questions and requests.
- Documenting accounting policies and procedures.
- Key player in developing and driving process improvement and automation initiatives.
- Collaboration with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Financial Planning & Analysis, Compliance, Tax and Legal teams.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
In order to effectively represent the Company, the employee must be someone who has:
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Process improvement orientated
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Energetic with team player mentality
- Strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
- 2-3 years of accounting experience, public experience preferred
- Licensed Chartered Accountant
- Proficient with MS office
- Hedge Fund and investment manager experience preferred
