Org. Setting and ReportingThe United Nations Secretary-General is responsible for the investment of the assets of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). The Secretary-General has delegated this responsibility to the Representative of the Secretary-General for the investment of the assets of the UNJSPF (RSG). The RSG is, in turn, assisted in this function by the Office of Investment Management (OIM). OIM manages a $90+ billion multi-asset class, global investment portfolio, about 85% of which is actively managed in-house. Asset classes under management comprise global equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, timber and commodities. OIM’s staff are all based in New York but come from over 40 countries. For more information please visit OIM's website at https://oim.unjspf.org/. This position is located in the Middle Office Team of the Operations Section of OIM. The incumbent will report to the Accountant, Middle Office. and work under general guidance of the Chief, Operations Section. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority Associate Accountant will be responsible for complex investment operations including corporate action processing within the trade order management system, and coordination with multiple internal teams and counterparties such as Brokers and Custodian. More specifically, the Associate Accountant will be responsible for the following duties: • Reviews, reconciles, and processes a range of investment transactions on a regular and recurring basis in the trade order management system related to corporate action entitlements. • Responsible for the issuance, set-up and control of post-trade confirmation and affirmation within the order management system, to ensure compliance with global market regulations and UNJSPF Rules and processes. • Assists with the preparation and reconciliation of unmatched trades and is responsible for managing corporate action entitlements for multiple accounts daily. • Reviews and evaluates financial reports from counterparties and custodians with a view to identifying anomalies and unusual trends. Initiates corrective action. • Assists in ensuring accuracy of entitlement transactions, ensures reporting and internal control systems for all activities are functioning effectively and that all relevant records are maintained. • Conducts analysis, generate key performance indicators, monitor critical data attributes associated with Middle Office functionalities to support ongoing data transformation initiatives. • Plans and collaborates with multiple internal investment teams, including the legal team, global custodian and the counterparties, in the management and administration of communication processes. • Researches and analyses information needed to respond to audit findings. • Supervises staff as required. • Perform other related duties as required. Competencies• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of investment operations, corporate actions processing, cash management, position reconciliation, trade settlement, project management, procedures, and standards. Ability to apply conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in performing complex operational functionalities of trade settlement activities. Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. EducationAdvanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in finance or investment operations is required. Experience in corporate action processing across multiple account structures and global markets using custodian platform is required. Experience in daily cash and position reconciliation is required. Experience in non-contractual entitlement identification and reporting is required. Experience in post trade investment operation functions, using Bloomberg AIM or other trade order management systems is desirable. Experience using post trade matching platforms such as DTCC or equivalent is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).