Kiran Kumar J
Bangalore
Summary
Account Manager with 10 years of experience in hedge fund accounting and financial services. Expert in managing diverse fund structures, including master feeder, private equity, and SPV funds, while ensuring compliance with international standards. Proven track record in optimizing fund operations, enhancing client relationships, and delivering precise valuations. Adept at navigating complex financial products, including OTC derivatives and fixed income, with a strong focus on regulatory adherence and process improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
Morgan Stanley Fund Services
04.2024 - Current
- - Engaged with fund managers and investors to provide updates, resolve queries, and ensure accurate reporting and compliance for hedge fund structures
- - Reviewed fund valuations, reconciliations, audits, and regulatory compliance reports
- - Liaised with internal and external stakeholders for collaboration in fund operations
- - Offered technical guidance on complex accounting matters
- - Drove process improvements and led automation initiatives in fund accounting
Manager (Fund Accounting)
Morgan Stanley Fund Services
01.2022 - 03.2024
- - Managed a team of 5-6 FTEs delivering end-to-end NAV activities for multiple hedge funds
- - Conducted cash and position reconciliations, portfolio pricing, and reviewed income/expense accrual entries for accuracy
- - Onboarded complex hedge/hybrid funds and addressed high-level queries from stakeholders
Senior Associate & Team Lead (Fund Accounting Process)
Morgan Stanley Fund Services
03.2020 - 01.2022
- - Managed daily and monthly NAV calculations, securities pricing, and reconciliations
- - Handled investor allocations and calculated management/performance fees for various fund structures
- - Set up trade flows for IRS, FX forwards valuations, and other OTC products, including Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
- -- Managed capital activity bookings and investor allocations, ensuring accurate reporting
Senior Financial Analyst (Fund Accounting)
Societe Generale Global Solution Center
09.2019 - 04.2020
- - Worked on fund structures, including Multi-Manager Funds, Fund of Funds, Physical ETFs, and private investments
- - Ensured accurate NAV delivery within strict timelines for mutual funds and other fund types
Senior Financial Analyst (Hedge Fund Services)
Northern Trust Operating Private Limited
03.2016 - 09.2019
- - Validated the allocation of profit and loss for all funds
- - Reviewed breaks present in respective funds and annotated them accordingly
- - Checked and validated daily fund prices and daily benchmarks
- - Calculated NAV, management fees, and performance fees at both fund and investor levels
Senior Analyst (Commercial and Customer Community Banking)
JP Morgan Services Pvt Ltd
09.2014 - 03.2016
- - Reconciled customer accounts and identified errors to prevent fraud
- - Coordinated with bank branches and financial institutions to resolve escalations and deliver high-quality customer experience
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com
PES University
Bengaluru, India01.2014
Skills
- Hedge Fund Accounting, Client Relationship Management, Financial Product Expertise (OTC derivatives, equity, fixed income, CDS), Regulatory Compliance, NAV Calculation & Fund Valuation
- Process Improvement & Automation, Technical Accounting & Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Languages
English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 10-09-1993 | Gender: Male | Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Account Manager
Morgan Stanley Fund Services
04.2024 - Current
Manager (Fund Accounting)
Morgan Stanley Fund Services
01.2022 - 03.2024
Senior Associate & Team Lead (Fund Accounting Process)
Morgan Stanley Fund Services
03.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Financial Analyst (Fund Accounting)
Societe Generale Global Solution Center
09.2019 - 04.2020
Senior Financial Analyst (Hedge Fund Services)
Northern Trust Operating Private Limited
03.2016 - 09.2019
Senior Analyst (Commercial and Customer Community Banking)
JP Morgan Services Pvt Ltd
09.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com
PES University
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