Empower
Empower
Empower is a financial services and fintech company focused on helping people and organizations build greater financial confidence. Its offerings span retirement planning, investment management, personalized financial guidance, and digital tools such as the Empower Personal Dashboard™, which brings financial information into one view. Serving more than 19 million Americans, Empower works with individual investors, workplace plan participants, plan sponsors, and financial professionals. The company also emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion alongside community-focused initiatives.

Senior Fund Accountant in Bangalore (Hybrid)

Empower is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to manage corporate actions, dividends, bonds, REITs, and reconciliations. The hybrid Bangalore role supports securities and investment banking operations.

Description

  • Process taxable and tax-exempt cash dividend events.
  • Use company-provided exchange rates to calculate currency conversions for shareholder dividend announcements.
  • Review agent SWIFT messages and process the related events.
  • Process interest payments for company-issued bonds.
  • Manage full, partial, and early bond redemptions before maturity.
  • Handle liquidation events and issue cheque payments.
  • Announce rights issues to existing clients.
  • Process mandatory-with-choice events, including dividend options and dividend reinvestment plans.
  • Process REIT announcements, including taxable and tax-exempt dividends and dividend options.
  • Process capital distributions and other gains distributions.
  • Reconcile record dates and update eligibility as needed.
  • Reconcile notifications and confirm that client notifications were generated.
  • Work with global and cross-functional teams to resolve queries and improve operational efficiency.

Requirements

  • Bring 4 to 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Have a solid foundation in accounting.
  • Understand capital markets and investment banking products, including bonds, equities, and derivatives.
  • Experience with capital markets and investment banking is preferred, especially equities and mutual funds.
  • Work proactively and take ownership as a self-starter.
  • Recognize risks, recommend actions, and make sound decisions.
  • Collaborate across functions to improve efficiency and develop solutions to business problems.
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail along with analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Use Microsoft Office Suite applications proficiently.
  • Communicate effectively in both spoken and written English.
  • Resolve issues with reliability and accountability.
  • Apply a global perspective when working with relevant stakeholders.
  • Manage multiple priorities and solve problems effectively.
  • Address escalated issues promptly.

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Opportunities to pursue varied career paths.
  • Internal mobility opportunities.
  • Support for purpose, well-being, and work-life balance.
  • Welcoming and inclusive workplace.
  • Opportunities to volunteer.
  • Equal opportunity employment.

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