What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Accounting Analyst (contract) position at BNY?
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 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:
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 future conversion.
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
Min Pay Rate Max Pay Rate Currency Unit 40 50 USD hourly
Additional Notes
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Bank of New York (BNY). Please note that this is not a full-time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project. For any inquiries regarding the terms of the contract or engagement, please contact Tundra Technical Solutions directly.
Benefits Information
Optional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions.
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 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.
- 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
- Derivatives knowledge
- Background in fund or investment accounting
- Experience with Eagle, InvestOne, or similar accounting platforms
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 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
Min Pay Rate Max Pay Rate Currency Unit 40 50 USD hourly
Additional Notes
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Bank of New York (BNY). Please note that this is not a full-time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project. For any inquiries regarding the terms of the contract or engagement, please contact Tundra Technical Solutions directly.
Benefits Information
Optional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions.