Fund Accountant (contract)

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets.

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

Job Summary:

This role supports the Fund Accounting and Investment Operations team with a focus on derivatives processing, reconciliations, and mutual fund/ETF accounting. The Analyst will process derivative trades, manage lifecycle events, reconcile cash and positions, verify fund data, and support financial reporting activities. This role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and a solid foundation in accounting or finance.

This position is based in Wilmington, DE and follows a hybrid schedule — 4 days onsite and 1 day remote.

Key Responsibilities:

• Derivative Processing: Set up derivatives, process trades, and manage lifecycle events within the accounting platform.
• Reconciliations: Perform daily reconciliations of cash, positions, balances, and exposure; research and resolve breaks.
• Fund Accounting Support: Assist with mutual fund and ETF accounting activities, surveys, worksheets, and data verification.
• Reporting & Documentation: Update and maintain fund databases, prepare reports, and support financial statement and tax-related processes.
• Operational Accuracy: Execute daily tasks with precision, escalate issues appropriately, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with supervisors, subject matter experts, and peers to support end-to-end operational workflows.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of experience in fund accounting, investment operations, or financial services
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Business considered)
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, formulas, data extraction)
• Strong interest in securities, derivatives, and financial markets
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation abilities
• Ability to learn quickly, ask questions, and work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Experience:

• Derivatives knowledge
• Background in fund or investment accounting
• Experience with Eagle, InvestOne, or similar accounting platforms

Why Join Us:

Join a collaborative and supportive team that values curiosity, learning, and process improvement. This role offers hands-on exposure to derivatives—a highly marketable skill—along with structured training, opportunities for growth, and strong potential for extension or future conversion.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023