Fund Accountant, GAM Finance, RBC BlueBay (GAM UK)

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Fund Accountant (FA) with specialist knowledge of Collateralised Loan Obligations (CLOs) and closed‑ended funds. The role is a key control function within the RBC BlueBay FA department.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile monthly CLO investor reporting with the administrator.
• Review CLO waterfalls quarterly.
• Manage the CLO issuance process with bank and administrator.
• Prepare CLO trial balances for consolidation by the parent.
• Ensure management and performance fees are correctly calculated and charged.
• Review quarterly NAVs and client statements for closed‑ended GP/LP structures.
• Oversee subsequent close equalisation adjustments for closed‑ended funds.
• Pro‑actively monitor cash balances on CLO warehouses and closed‑ended funds.
• Coordinate and review capital call and distribution notices for closed‑ended funds.
• Produce monthly or quarterly NAVs by reconciling RBC BlueBay’s valuations with administrators.
• Adhere to RBC BlueBay’s Pricing and Valuation Policy; investigate valuation issues, significant price fluctuations, cash breaks and trade capture issues and respond to ad‑hoc queries from administrators.
• Liaise with external auditors as required.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting from Fund Accounting to internal and external recipients.
• Assist with periodic reporting submissions to Fund regulators.
• Participate in ad‑hoc projects and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong, demonstrable industry experience (PQE).
• Prior asset‑management knowledge.
• Specialist CLO knowledge (warehouses, quarterly investor reports, collateral tests, IRR calculations, waterfalls, issuance flows of funds, refinancing).
• Specialist closed‑ended fund knowledge (GP/LP structures, subsequent close equalisation, performance‑fee catch‑up mechanisms, capital calls/distributions, carried‑interest calculations).
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
• High performance standards and commitment to RBC BlueBay’s principles, policies and procedures.
• Client‑centric approach with respect for internal and external investors.
• Creative problem‑solving, adaptability and willingness to learn new skills.

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation.
• Leadership support through coaching and management opportunities.
• Opportunities to work with best in the field.
• Ability to make a lasting impact.
• Dynamic, collaborative, progressive, high‑performing team environment.
• A world‑class training program in financial services.

Location: 100 Bishopsgate, London, United Kingdom. Office‑based, 35 hours per week, full‑time.

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