ServiceNow Junior Admin/Junior Developer page is loaded ServiceNow Junior Admin/Junior Developer Apply locations Dublin Belfast time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR7725 ServiceNow Junior Admin/Junior Developer We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) have recently come together to form a powerful multinational, multidisciplinary platform that delivers premier advisory, tax, and independent audit services. With $2.7 billion in revenues and nearly 60 offices across the U.S., Ireland, the UAE, and other territories, our combined platform brings enhanced solutions and capabilities supported by cutting-edge technologies and a team of nearly 13,000 quality-driven professionals. Grant Thornton Ireland contributes nearly 3,000 people across 9 offices in Ireland, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, and is part of a global network of over 68,000 professionals spanning more than 149 countries. Together, we offer a truly global reach backed by deep local knowledge and national expertise. By joining forces, we strengthen our ability to act as trusted advisors who make business more personal — investing in relationships and empowering clients to make the right decisions for their organisations today and into the future. Whether working with the public sector to build thriving communities, partnering with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or supporting diverse businesses to achieve their goals, Grant Thornton now provides a singular, seamless client experience grounded in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to the issues that matter most. At GT we don’t just predict your future, we build it. A Career at GT Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently. What does this mean for you? A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be. Grow with us At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more. Grant Thornton’s Information Technology (IT) vision is centered around three strategic pillars: Application Modernization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Data. As part of our Application Modernization efforts, we focus on simplifying core operations, consolidating applications, replacing legacy systems, and implementing best-in-class technologies that drive digital transformation. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented ServiceNow Junior Administrator / Junior Developer to support the ongoing development, configuration, and maintenance of our ServiceNow platform. This role is ideal for someone early in their ServiceNow career who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to enterprise-scale IT service management initiatives. Roles and Responsibilities: Assist in the configuration and customization of ServiceNow applications, including ITSM, ITOM (including Cloud Provisioning & Governance), SAM, BCM, Now Assist, SecOps, and others. Support day-to-day administration tasks such as user management, access controls, and platform maintenance. Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with the ServiceNow team to deliver enhancements and bug fixes. Develop and maintain catalog items, workflows, business rules, UI policies, and client/server scripts under the guidance of senior developers. Help troubleshoot and resolve platform issues and incidents. Assist with testing, documentation, and deployment of new features and updates. Learn and apply ServiceNow best practices and development standards. Support integration efforts with other enterprise systems and tools. Stay current with ServiceNow releases and participate in platform upgrade activities. Skills and Attributes: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience). 1–3 years of experience in IT support, system administration, or application development. Exposure to ServiceNow through coursework, internships, or hands-on experience. Basic understanding of ServiceNow architecture, modules, and scripting (JavaScript, Glide). Familiarity with ITIL concepts and service management processes. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office. ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) or working toward certification. Experience with Agile or SCRUM methodologies. Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, or integration concepts. Experience with professional services firms or enterprise IT environments. Experience with professional services firms Experience working within an IT organization supported by a managed IT services provider Life at GT Reward and benefits: Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. Equity, diversity and inclusion At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity,diversityand inclusion(ED&I)isattheforefrontofourworkplace culture agenda,and today,we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued. We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one. Recognition: We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. 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ServiceNow Platform Owner/Architect page is loaded ServiceNow Platform Owner/Architect Apply locations Dublin Belfast time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR7726 ServiceNow Platform Owner/Architect We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) have recently come together to form a powerful multinational, multidisciplinary platform that delivers premier advisory, tax, and independent audit services. With $2.7 billion in revenues and nearly 60 offices across the U.S., Ireland, the UAE, and other territories, our combined platform brings enhanced solutions and capabilities supported by cutting-edge technologies and a team of nearly 13,000 quality-driven professionals. Grant Thornton Ireland contributes nearly 3,000 people across 9 offices in Ireland, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, and is part of a global network of over 68,000 professionals spanning more than 149 countries. Together, we offer a truly global reach backed by deep local knowledge and national expertise. By joining forces, we strengthen our ability to act as trusted advisors who make business more personal — investing in relationships and empowering clients to make the right decisions for their organisations today and into the future. Whether working with the public sector to build thriving communities, partnering with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or supporting diverse businesses to achieve their goals, Grant Thornton now provides a singular, seamless client experience grounded in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to the issues that matter most. At GT we don’t just predict your future, we build it. A Career at GT Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently. What does this mean for you? A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be. Grow with us At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more. Grant Thornton’s Information Technology (IT) vision is centered around three strategic pillars: Application Modernization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Data. As part of our Application Modernization efforts, we focus on simplifying core operations, consolidating applications, replacing legacy systems, and implementing best-in-class technologies that drive digital transformation. We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow Platform Owner / Architect to play a critical role in supporting Grant Thornton’s existing ServiceNow platform with strategic oversight, leadership, and technical ownership. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity, scalability, and consistency of our ITSM processes as we grow through mergers and acquisitions. Roles and Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership and technical ownership of the ServiceNow platform. Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to determine how the ServiceNow platform can be leveraged to help reach organizational goals. Oversee platform governance, including change management, release management, and compliance. Define and maintain the ServiceNow roadmap aligned with enterprise IT strategy. Lead the design and development (implementation where new) of ServiceNow modules including ITSM, ITOM (including Cloud Provisioning & Governance), SAM, BCM, Now Assist, SecOps, and others. Ensure platform performance, security, and data integrity across all modules. Lead and mentor a team of ServiceNow developers and administrators. Manage integrations between ServiceNow and other enterprise platforms (e.g., LeanIX, OneTrust, Saviynt, Snowflake). Monitor ServiceNow releases and innovations, and assess their applicability to the firm’s environment. Support M&A integration efforts by onboarding new entities into the ServiceNow ecosystem. Support and guide the development and maintenance of platform documentation, standards, and best practices. Skills and Attributes: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience. 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years focused on ServiceNow platform ownership and architecture. Proven experience leading ServiceNow implementations and/or managing enterprise-scale platforms. Deep knowledge of ServiceNow modules, architecture, and data model. Experience with scripting (JavaScript, Glide), Flow Designer, and Integration Hub. Familiarity with ServiceNow APIs (REST/SOAP) and integration patterns. Strong understanding of ITIL processes and enterprise service management. Experience with M&A integration projects and onboarding new business units. Excellent communication, leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to deliver complex, time-sensitive projects in a hybrid work environment. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office ServiceNow Certified System Administrator and Certified Implementation Specialist certifications are a plus Experience with professional services firms Experience working within an IT organization supported by a managed IT services provider Life at GT Reward and benefits: Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. Equity, diversity and inclusion At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. 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Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme. #LI-KS1 Similar Jobs (2) Corporate and Transactions Director locations 3 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Chief Operating Officer – Audit locations Dublin time type Full time posted on Posted 22 Days Ago Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda. With a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 people , we bring you the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help you and your business succeed – wherever you’re located. We deliver solutions to all business challenges. Clients choose us because the breadth of financial and business services they need is available, delivered innovatively and always to the highest standards. 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ServiceNow Junior Admin/Junior Developer Join to apply for the ServiceNow Junior Admin/Junior Developer role at Grant Thornton Ireland ServiceNow Junior Admin/Junior Developer Join to apply for the ServiceNow Junior Admin/Junior Developer role at Grant Thornton Ireland We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) have recently come together to form a powerful multinational, multidisciplinary platform that delivers premier advisory, tax, and independent audit services. With $2.7 billion in revenues and nearly 60 offices across the U.S., Ireland, the UAE, and other territories, our combined platform brings enhanced solutions and capabilities supported by cutting-edge technologies and a team of nearly 13,000 quality-driven professionals. Grant Thornton Ireland contributes nearly 3,000 people across 9 offices in Ireland, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, and is part of a global network of over 68,000 professionals spanning more than 149 countries. Together, we offer a truly global reach backed by deep local knowledge and national expertise. By joining forces, we strengthen our ability to act as trusted advisors who make business more personal — investing in relationships and empowering clients to make the right decisions for their organisations today and into the future. Whether working with the public sector to build thriving communities, partnering with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or supporting diverse businesses to achieve their goals, Grant Thornton now provides a singular, seamless client experience grounded in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to the issues that matter most. At GT we don’t just predict your future, we build it. A Career at GT Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently. What does this mean for you? A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be. Grow with us At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more. Grant Thornton’s Information Technology (IT) vision is centered around three strategic pillars: Application Modernization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Data. As part of our Application Modernization efforts, we focus on simplifying core operations, consolidating applications, replacing legacy systems, and implementing best-in-class technologies that drive digital transformation. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented ServiceNow Junior Administrator / Junior Developer to support the ongoing development, configuration, and maintenance of our ServiceNow platform. This role is ideal for someone early in their ServiceNow career who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to enterprise-scale IT service management initiatives. Roles and Responsibilities: Assist in the configuration and customization of ServiceNow applications, including ITSM, ITOM (including Cloud Provisioning & Governance), SAM, BCM, Now Assist, SecOps, and others. Support day-to-day administration tasks such as user management, access controls, and platform maintenance. Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with the ServiceNow team to deliver enhancements and bug fixes. Develop and maintain catalog items, workflows, business rules, UI policies, and client/server scripts under the guidance of senior developers. Help troubleshoot and resolve platform issues and incidents. Assist with testing, documentation, and deployment of new features and updates. Learn and apply ServiceNow best practices and development standards. Support integration efforts with other enterprise systems and tools. Stay current with ServiceNow releases and participate in platform upgrade activities. Skills and Attributes: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience). 1–3 years of experience in IT support, system administration, or application development. Exposure to ServiceNow through coursework, internships, or hands-on experience. Basic understanding of ServiceNow architecture, modules, and scripting (JavaScript, Glide). Familiarity with ITIL concepts and service management processes. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office. ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) or working toward certification. Experience with Agile or SCRUM methodologies. Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, or integration concepts. Experience with professional services firms or enterprise IT environments. Experience with professional services firms Experience working within an IT organization supported by a managed IT services provider Life at GT Reward and benefits: Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. Equity, diversity and inclusion At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued. We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. 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We are Grant Thornton Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they’re located. At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter. At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it. A Career at GT Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently. What does this mean for you? A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be. Grow with us At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more. Our Benefits Please follow this link for information on our generous benefits package. The Role This is a high-profile managerial role within Grant Thornton’s Financial Accounting and Advisory Services (FAAS) team. As a FAAS Manager, you will work closely with Partners and senior leadership across the firm, as well as senior finance stakeholders in publicly listed companies and multinational organisations. You will lead the delivery of complex financial reporting engagements, support clients through significant business change, and provide technical guidance on accounting matters. Our clients operate in dynamic and evolving environments, often across multiple jurisdictions, and require practical, commercially focused solutions. This role offers significant exposure to technical challenges, international projects, and career progression within a fast-growing advisory team. Key Responsibilities Manage multiple client engagements, delivering high-quality financial reporting and advisory services within agreed timelines and budgets. Lead and review the preparation of complex financial statements (IFRS, FRS 102, US GAAP). Advise clients on technical accounting issues—including group restructurings, acquisitions, consolidations, impairment assessments, revenue recognition, and lease accounting. Manage project planning and resource allocation while ensuring strong governance and quality. Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to finance leaders. Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of senior associates and associates, supporting their technical and professional growth. Contribute to business development initiatives, proposals, and client presentations. Work collaboratively across service lines and international teams (EMEA, APAC, Americas). Ensure compliance with internal risk management frameworks and regulatory standards. Identify process improvements and innovative solutions to enhance team efficiency and client service. Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent). Minimum 5 years’ post-qualified experience in audit or financial reporting, ideally with at least 2 years at Assistant Manager or Manager level. Background in a Top 20 practice or advisory firm preferred. Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP. Proven leadership experience managing teams and delivering complex projects. Excellent client relationship management and communication skills. Strong project management capability with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Commercial awareness and the ability to deliver practical solutions to clients. Experience with CaseWare and electronic audit packages an advantage. High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality. Motivated self‑starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Equity, diversity and inclusion At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued. We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day‑to‑day work‑life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. 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Quantitative Risk Senior Consultant page is loaded## Quantitative Risk Senior Consultantlocations: Dublintime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 26 Days Agojob requisition id: JR8032**We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.**Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has over 2,500 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 130 countries around the world, and a global network of over 62,000 people.At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right choice for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.**At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it.****A Career at GT**A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.**Grow with us**At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.**The role:**We are seeking to recruit a Quantitative Risk Assistant Manager for the Grant Thornton Quantitative Risk Advisory Services team within Financial Services Advisory.This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated person to join our team in the area of financial services and with a focus on the banking sector. This will be a challenging and fulfilling role, where you will be a key member of the team in delivering validation solutions in the areas of risk modelling for our clients in areas such as quantitative risk advisory, advanced analytics, risk measurement and strategy. Particular focus will be on second-line credit risk in banking, covering areas such as IRB, IFRS9, Stress Testing, Pillar 2 and Portfolio Management.The role is to develop, lead and oversee the delivery of a variety of engagements, including helping to identify and resolve client issues, and providing updates to the Director or Partner. The successful candidate will be exposed to a variety of jobs, and will be required to independently lead individual engagements.**Main responsibilities:*** **Lead:** Lead assignments and engagements with banking clients in the areas of specialist quantitative and risk expertise. This will include the provision of specialist expertise in the area of independent model validation to ensure a best in class offering to the market.* **Implement:** Implement bespoke quantitative and qualitative frameworks for the implementation of best in class end-to-end independent model validation.* **Professional Development:** Provide expertise and specialist knowledge input and develop a solid understanding of business strategy, products and markets and ensure on-going professional development in contributing to ensuring high quality deliverables.* **Business Development:** Contribute to the development of the Firm and deliver on client facing engagements and assignments. Create excellent proposals that show understanding of the market, Client needs and the Firm’s offering. Ensure opportunities are well understood by the Firm and developed by focusing on relationship development.* **Communication:** Take responsibility to ensure appropriate outcome of work is communicated clearly and effectively within internal reporting lines and to external stakeholders.* **Team Development:** Provide on-going training and support to the team and on-boarding of new hires, particularly from a technical perspective. This will include planning, managing and allocating work to junior members of the team, whilst also leading assignments and engagements.**Skills and attributes:*** A Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in the area of quantitative risk (modelling) business, accounting, finance, economics, maths, risk or any related professional discipline.* 3-5 years experience in relevant financial services roles. Model validation experience will be considered to be of particular relevance but other relevant fields will include: working in credit/ equity analyst role, financial supervision, working in the banking or financial services sector, or financial/ economic modelling.* Extensive understanding/ experience of the banking sector, the practical operation of companies within that industry and quantitative risk management techniques and approaches.* Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making, planning and organisational skills.* Proven ability to critically assess complex/ once off issues and problems with the ability to distil significant volumes of information, identifying solutions for root causes of issues.* Knowledge of the banking regulatory and legal framework and a deep understanding of the following: retail or wholesale business models, key risk drivers and supervisory approaches.* Excellent verbal and written communication in particular the ability to relate to senior management, staff and Clients.* Excellent capability in managing and delivering under tight timeframes.* Strong ability to utilise statistical/ coding packages such as (SAS, R, Python,VBA, C++)* Excellent MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills**Life at GT****Reward** **and benefits:**Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.**Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:**At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.**Recognition:**We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our *Shout Out* recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, #J-18808-Ljbffr
**We are Grant Thornton**Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they’re located.At GT, we work as ***trusted advisors***, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.**At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it.****A Career at GT**A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.**Grow with us**At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.**Our Benefits**Please follow this for information on our generous benefits package**The role**The candidate should have a strong technical background in fund accounting (specifically ETFs) within the financial services industry and understand the challenges and trends, which affect this sector. This role will suit an ambitious, motivated person who is willing and interested in getting involved with helping the team grow. It involves working closely with FAAS teams and other senior personnel within Grant Thornton as well as providing work of the highest quality to assist our clients for our various engagements.**2. Key responsibilities*** Providing our clients with expertise in fund accounting on various projects and engagements. This includes, but is not exclusive to, being able to seamlessly supplement fund accounting teams in producing NAVs, supporting clients in system migration efforts and taking on new funds within our clients’ environment;* Assisting with production and reviews of NAV calculations and related processes as the client engagement requires;* Improving clients’ NAV production and other fund administration-related processes through reduction in timelines, or increasing the robustness of controls depending on requirements, i.e. going above and beyond client needs;* Responsible for conducting Basket Services on behalf of assigned clients including : + Portfolio Composition File (PCF) preparation, + ETF Creation and Redemption order processing + Cash and in-kind settlement arrangements, + Unit settlement arrangements, + Authorized Participant (AP) inquiries, + Continuous Net Settlement, + Rebalancing processing, + Collateral processing and + PnL calculations.* Introducing new or improved management information through the use of new BI tools or the introduction and monitoring of appropriate KPI's;* Reconciliation of Prime Broker, Custodian or other Counterparty data to clients’ fund administration systems with detailed analysis and break resolution;* Supporting and mentoring junior staff members to assist in enhancing our technical and soft skills within the team;* Developing materials for clients’ benefit relating to engagements (process documents, project-related materials, reconciliation templates, etc);* Acting as an SME in areas of prior experience to enhance our client delivery.**3. Key requirements**This is a technical role and a deep understanding of the fund accounting and general fund administration functions within the asset management sector would be expected.* Strong experience in the asset management space, particularly in fund administration;* Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve under pressure, often under tight time deliverable constraints;* Ability to adapt quickly to various working environments our clients operate within;* Strong experience in fund accounting, with the ability to converse with clients and our clients’ clients on a technical level;* Experience in a variety of fund types / structures such as mutual funds, UCITs, ICAVs, Private equity, REITs, SPVs, Hedge Funds an advantage;* Experience in a variety of fund administration systems an advantage, ideally including the ability to understand and execute fund setups and have a grasp of the technology landscape therein;* End-to-end NAV calculation experience and intimate understanding around each component of the process in deriving a NAV;* Financial Reporting knowledge and experience would be beneficial;* Experience in reconciliations (design and implementation);* Ability to analyse client operational environments and offer process improvement and automation solutions;* Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve under pressure and adapt quickly to engagements within clients’ operating environments;* In depth understanding in complex calculations inherent in fund administration, eg: performance fee calculations, waterfall calculations, distribution calculations, etc is an advantage;* A passion for client service.**4. Experience, skills and attributes*** Deep knowledge of the financial services / asset management industry either directly or through practice;* Appropriate professional qualification, which may be based in accounting or another appropriate discipline;* Specific experience of having been part of large-scale projects in a multinational environment;* 3 - 5 years relevant experience in fund accounting, with time spent within a consulting firm or a top-tier fund administrator / asset manager;* Self-motivated and ability to work within and lead junior staff;* Ability to work towards a deadline within a project framework;* Strong communicator, highly articulate with good report writing and excel skills;* Mature and confident person with excellent interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills with the ability to mentor junior staff and impart technical knowledge;* A self-starter with an ability to work on their own initiative, but knowing when to seek assistance and work collaboratively;* Energy, enthusiasm and passion for a new challenge.**Equity, diversity and inclusion**At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our #J-18808-Ljbffr
Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they’re located. At GT, we work as trusted advisors , bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter. At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it. A Career at GT Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently. What does this mean for you? A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be. Grow with us At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more. Please follow this link for information on our generous benefits package. Job Description The Grant Thornton Business Risk Services team is currently seeking a driven and self-motivated IT Audit Manager, ideally with a professional services background. This candidate should be comfortable in delivering across product lines and client sectors. The BRS team comprises 250 risk advisory professionals who deliver a variety of services to our clients across the financial services, life sciences, food/ agriculture, construction, industrial, technology, energy, multi-national and public sectors. Candidates for this Manager role should hold a relevant IT qualification with distinct and relevant experience of best practice IT Audit standards, including internal audit and delivery methodologies. Candidates should be comfortable in delivering assignments spanning IT governance, IT risk, IT regulatory, IT control assurance, including IT Sox) and IT compliance (including frameworks such as ISO:27001). This role provides strong candidates with the opportunity to become a key member of the team and play a part in the continued and successful growth of the business unit whilst working closely with colleagues throughout the firm in a rapidly growing area of the business. This role will be attractive to individuals who can rise to a challenge, who are adaptable and enjoy working in a dynamic environment. It offers highly attractive career development and progression opportunities. Main duties and responsibilities Leading the delivery of IT audit (external and internal) and risk consulting services to clients Managing client stakeholders throughout the audit cycle Reporting to BRS management Have excellent communication and written reporting skills Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment Self-motivated with good initiative Good level of IT literacy with a track record of using the full MS Office suite Experience/ Qualifications Qualification relevant to IT audit, IT risk management, internal audit, consulting e.g. CISA, CRISC, COBIT 2019 Fundamentals, ISO:270001 Lead Auditor etc. with demonstratable relevant experience Demonstrated experience in review and assessment of IT control frameworks , risk and controls and the communication of summary information to team leads and client stakeholders Possesses good working knowledge of IT regulatory requirements and associated IT risk frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, NIST etc. 5+ years’ direct delivery experience in IT audit and/ or risk consulting, in practice or industry We are Grant Thornton Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they’re located. At GT, we work as trusted advisors , bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter. At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it. A Career at GT Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently. What does this mean for you? A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be. Grow with us At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more. Please follow this link for information on our generous benefits package. Job Description & Summary We are seeking an experienced Finance Transformation Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager to be part of our Consulting practice . The role offers a chance to contribute to and support a variety of client engagements, helping drive project team success within the finance transformation, project management and change and innovation space. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in Finance Transformation, Operational Excellence and Finance Technology Implementation as we continue to drive impactful change across these key sectors. You will be self-motivated, capable of working off your own initiative and can lead with the delivery of Programme/Project milestones. You will be required to operate as a key member of our team, playing a lead role in the delivery of business-focused solutions to a wide range of Financial and Non-Financial clients, as well as supporting the strategic development of the wider Consulting business. Embrace the possibility to apply – at Grant Thornton we are constantly upskilling our staff. If you do not meet all of the listed requirements, please do not be discouraged from applying. We value a growth-oriented mindset and are dedicated to supporting you in reaching your full potential. Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to successfully deliver and manage projects across a range of key areas, including: Project Management Delivery Supporting the delivery of complex projects and programmes for key clients ensuring high-quality outputs and successfully meeting tight deadlines. Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and an ability to work to strict deadlines. Supporting projects across all stages of the project life cycle. Working with cross-functional teams spanning multiple business units and functions. Identifying and implementing innovative process improvements and solutions. Building client relationships and interacting proactively with key stakeholders to gather information, resolve issues, and provide analysis to inform client deliverables; and Apply learnings from ongoing / prior projects and prior career experience to provide innovative and holistic solutions to clients. Business Development Acting as a key liaison between multi-faceted project teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment. Supporting the facilitation of workshops to define project scopes and business requirements, documenting and sharing outcomes with relevant stakeholders. Engaging stakeholders across various disciplines to drive project momentum and success. Supporting and driving business development initiatives, including the preparation of proposals and tenders for new client opportunities. Skills and Experience Education and Certifications A third level degree, with a strong academic record. It is highly desirable to have or be working towards or have a recognised accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, QFA, etc Minimum of 2- 3 years of relevant experience. Skills and Competencies Experience working on projects that deliver business change in one or more of the following areas would be perferredpreferred: Finance process improvement and automation in a finance setting (e.g., Order to Cash; Procure to Pay; Record to Report; Budgeting and Planning) Shared Services and Outsourcing programmes Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations Finance systems such as Oracle, SAP, MS Programme/ project management for large scale business and finance transformations Finance Reporting including Value & Performance Management. Strong financial management experience for example, financial analysis, processes, procedures, people, systems and structures. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to professional and client service excellence and developing effective working relationships. Strong multi-tasking abilities and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. A natural curiosity to explore new business opportunities. A creative, problem-solving mindset and initiative-driven approach Equity, diversity and inclusion At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued. We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one. Reward and benefits Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. Recognition We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme. Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda. With a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 people , we bring you the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help you and your business succeed – wherever you’re located. We deliver solutions to all business challenges. Clients choose us because the breadth of financial and business services they need is available, delivered innovatively and always to the highest standards. At Grant Thornton we are committed to long term relationships. Grant Thornton Ireland operate from offices in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Galway, Kildare, Limerick, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview People and Change Consultant - Associate Director/Manager Join to apply for the People and Change Consultant - Associate Director/Manager role at Grant Thornton Ireland. Grant Thornton’s Consulting Team are seeking to recruit experienced People and Change Consultants at Assistant Manager, Manager and Associate Director levels within the advisory consulting practice, based out of Dublin and Belfast. Job Description & Summary This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious and motivated individuals to join our People and Change Consulting team in a growing area of our business. These will be challenging and fulfilling roles within a team that delivers work for clients in areas such as designing and delivering leadership development programmes, learning and development, organisational design & culture, strategic workforce planning, performance management, change management, stakeholder engagement and communications, and HR Due Diligence. The roles are to contribute to and support the delivery of a variety of client engagements across multiple industries. Experience across Financial Services, Public Sector and Healthcare experience would be beneficial. These roles will contribute to project team success on assignments and providing updates to the Director and Partner team. The successful candidates will be exposed to a variety of jobs and will be given the opportunity to lead on interesting and challenging client projects. An additional aspect of the roles will be to lead and support the business development initiatives of the team. The role will provide an excellent opportunity to build a long term and sustainable career in a growing area of our business. Roles & Responsibilities Main responsibilities Leading and supporting on client and people and change projects from initiation to close Engaging project stakeholders in order to effectively manage client delivery and projects Working with clients across Ireland implementing change management programmes Preparation of formal reports and presentations Ensuring assigned projects and tasks meet required deadlines Conducting industry research and thought leadership covering the key market sectors/target clients Support and lead on business development initiatives Support and preparation of proposals, tendering and pitches for new client work. Skills And Experience Education and Certifications The candidate must have capabilities and proven experience in at least two of the following areas: Operating Model and Organisation design and implementation HR consulting, including for example HR Strategy, HR Maturity Assessment, HR Operating Model and Workforce Planning HR Transformation design and delivery, including familiarity with leading HR products (i.e. technology offerings – SAP, Anaplan, Oracle) on the market Learning and Development Training Programme design and delivery Skills And Competencies a minimum of 4-10 years’ relevant experience preferably in a consulting or corporate environment working in and / or with large scale organisations excellent written skills including the preparation of comprehensive reports and presentations strong leadership and people management skills strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to professional and client service excellence and developing effective working relationships Strong multi-tasking abilities and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment Experience in leading business development opportunities as well as crafting and responding to client proposals would be favourable Expertise in C-Suite / Senior Management engagement and communication An ability to balance big-picture thinking with acute attention to detail A natural curiosity to explore new business opportunities A creative, problem-solving mindset and initiative-driven approach excellent MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills Life at Grant Thornton Reward and benefits Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. We offer an excellent range of rewards and benefits to suit your lifestyle: Performance based bonus scheme Employer Pension Contributions Career progression with an annual promotion cycle (dependent on eligibility) Professional subscriptions paid Health insurance group scheme discount Annual flu vaccination Onsite gym (Dublin) Employee assistance programme Fresh fruit in each office daily Bike to Work scheme Pay day breakfast Be Well initiative Travel ticket schemes Funded sports and social events Life assurance scheme Employee discounts Find out more about the benefits at Grant Thornton here: Our Benefits | Grant Thornton. Flexible working environment At Grant Thornton we promote a flexible working environment and are currently support a hybrid working model. We also offer employees the opportunity to avail of a compressed working week the Friday before each Bank Holiday and every week from June – August inclusive. This allows employees the opportunity to finish at 3pm on a Friday, subject to client approval. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) are at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda. Today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints which need to be heard and valued. We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the Firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our Firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our Firm’s best-practice principles, and we will champion you as leaders from day one. Recognition We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrate success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. We also offer a defined contribution pension and life assurance. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Professional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Associate Director - Investments / Data operations Specialist - FTC 12 months. Join to apply for this role at Grant Thornton Ireland. Key Responsibilities Advise on data strategy for multiple asset classes, including equities, bonds, derivatives, and private assets Provide subject matter expertise on data operating models, automation, and security master design Shape integration approaches for pricing sources and asset reference data flows Guide hierarchy governance for portfolio and reporting structures Support programme-level decision-making by challenging assumptions and bringing best-practice insight Act as a trusted advisor to ensure data flows are well managed and automation opportunities are maximised Key Skills & Experience Strong background in Data Operations and asset reference data, ideally with middle office exposure Knowledge of multi-asset data flows and operating models (equities, fixed income, derivatives, private assets) Expertise in security master management, pricing sources, and hierarchy governance Familiarity with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, ICE, and other market data providers Familiarity with middle office systems such as Broadridge, SS&C Technologies, Omgeo and/or other providers Business analysis skills with ability to map and challenge data flows across complex processes Critical thinker with flexibility to adapt to evolving programme priorities Strong communication and advisory skills, comfortable leading strategy sessions and influencing stakeholders Equity, diversity and inclusion At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Reward and benefits Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Finance and Sales Industries Professional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr
**We are Grant Thornton**Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they’re located.At GT, we work as ***trusted advisors***, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.**At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it.****A Career at GT**A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.**Grow with us**At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.**Our Benefits**Please follow this for information on our generous benefits package**The role**The candidate should have a strong technical background in fund accounting (specifically ETFs) within the financial services industry and understand the challenges and trends, which affect this sector. This role will suit an ambitious, motivated person who is willing and interested in getting involved with helping the team grow. It involves working closely with FAAS teams and other senior personnel within Grant Thornton as well as providing work of the highest quality to assist our clients for our various engagements.**2. Key responsibilities*** Providing our clients with expertise in fund accounting on various projects and engagements. This includes, but is not exclusive to, being able to seamlessly supplement fund accounting teams in producing NAVs, supporting clients in system migration efforts and taking on new funds within our clients’ environment;* Assisting with production and reviews of NAV calculations and related processes as the client engagement requires;* Improving clients’ NAV production and other fund administration-related processes through reduction in timelines, or increasing the robustness of controls depending on requirements, i.e. going above and beyond client needs;* Responsible for conducting Basket Services on behalf of assigned clients including : + Portfolio Composition File (PCF) preparation, + ETF Creation and Redemption order processing + Cash and in-kind settlement arrangements, + Unit settlement arrangements, + Authorized Participant (AP) inquiries, + Continuous Net Settlement, + Rebalancing processing, + Collateral processing and + PnL calculations.* Introducing new or improved management information through the use of new BI tools or the introduction and monitoring of appropriate KPI's;* Reconciliation of Prime Broker, Custodian or other Counterparty data to clients’ fund administration systems with detailed analysis and break resolution;* Supporting and mentoring junior staff members to assist in enhancing our technical and soft skills within the team;* Developing materials for clients’ benefit relating to engagements (process documents, project-related materials, reconciliation templates, etc);* Acting as an SME in areas of prior experience to enhance our client delivery.**3. Key requirements**This is a technical role and a deep understanding of the fund accounting and general fund administration functions within the asset management sector would be expected.* Strong experience in the asset management space, particularly in fund administration;* Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve under pressure, often under tight time deliverable constraints;* Ability to adapt quickly to various working environments our clients operate within;* Strong experience in fund accounting, with the ability to converse with clients and our clients’ clients on a technical level;* Experience in a variety of fund types / structures such as mutual funds, UCITs, ICAVs, Private equity, REITs, SPVs, Hedge Funds an advantage;* Experience in a variety of fund administration systems an advantage, ideally including the ability to understand and execute fund setups and have a grasp of the technology landscape therein;* End-to-end NAV calculation experience and intimate understanding around each component of the process in deriving a NAV;* Financial Reporting knowledge and experience would be beneficial;* Experience in reconciliations (design and implementation);* Ability to analyse client operational environments and offer process improvement and automation solutions;* Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve under pressure and adapt quickly to engagements within clients’ operating environments;* In depth understanding in complex calculations inherent in fund administration, eg: performance fee calculations, waterfall calculations, distribution calculations, etc is an advantage;* A passion for client service.**4. Experience, skills and attributes*** Deep knowledge of the financial services / asset management industry either directly or through practice;* Appropriate professional qualification, which may be based in accounting or another appropriate discipline;* Specific experience of having been part of large-scale projects in a multinational environment;* 3 - 5 years relevant experience in fund accounting, with time spent within a consulting firm or a top-tier fund administrator / asset manager;* Self-motivated and ability to work within and lead junior staff;* Ability to work towards a deadline within a project framework;* Strong communicator, highly articulate with good report writing and excel skills;* Mature and confident person with excellent interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills with the ability to mentor junior staff and impart technical knowledge;* A self-starter with an ability to work on their own initiative, but knowing when to seek assistance and work collaboratively;* Energy, enthusiasm and passion for a new challenge.**Equity, diversity and inclusion**At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s #J-18808-Ljbffr
