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Senior Vice President, Fund/Client Accounting Manager (German Fund Accounting)
Job description
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, Fund/Client Accounting Manager to join our Fund Accounting organization in EMEA .This is a senior leadership role with broad accountability for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and governance of fund accounting services delivered from Poland to a diverse international client base.
The role is based in Wrocław, a key EMEA location with growing leadership responsibility and regional influence. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Providing senior leadership oversight for multiple fund accounting teams supporting EMEA and global clients, ensuring consistent service quality across jurisdictions and fund structures
- Setting the strategic direction for fund accounting delivery in the region, aligned with global operating models, regulatory expectations, and client growth objectives
- Owning end to end accountability for daily operational processes, controls, and risk management across multiple functional areas
- Acting as a senior escalation point for complex client, operational, and regulatory matters, driving resolution through collaboration with global partners
- Establishing and strengthening governance, control, and oversight frameworks to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and operational resilience
- Building strong senior level client relationships, representing the organization in key discussions and reviews
- Leading and developing senior managers and people leaders, with a strong focus on leadership capability, succession planning, and organizational maturity
- Sponsoring and driving transformation initiatives, including process standardization, automation, and the adoption of advanced technologies to support scalable growth To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Significant experience in fund accounting or a related financial services discipline, with a proven track record in senior leadership roles
- Demonstrated ability to lead and oversee multiple teams and complex operational areas within a regulated, international environment
- Strong strategic and commercial mindset, with the ability to translate long term objectives into effective operational execution
- Solid understanding of risk, control, and regulatory expectations relevant to fund administration and cross border service delivery
- Experience managing senior client relationships and influencing outcomes at executive level
- Proven capability in leading large scale operational change or transformation initiatives
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills in a multicultural environment
- Fluent English is required; knowledge of German would be an advantage Preferred skills include: Experience in people management Exposure to data analytics, automation, or AI‑enabled tools (e.g., Alteryx or similar platforms), with the ability to leverage technology to enhance efficiency, controls, and insight within fund accounting operations. Experience in German Fund Accounting or related areas
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