Hiring: Senior Associate, Fund Finance Company: Magnetar Location: Evanston, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:27:37 Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Fixed Income, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Risk Management About the job Experience: •5-8 years’ experience in public accounting with relevant client experience strongly preferred. •8 years’ experience in public accounting with relevant client experience strongly preferred. Required Skills: •Prepare daily analysis of fund product/desk trading position/profit and loss and firm management reports. •Assist in managing the monthly NAV process with the administrator to ensure timely completion of NAV closes within SLA. •Contribute to the monthly investment valuation process for consistency with GAAP and the private placement memorandum and prepare reporting for the quarterly Valuation Committee. •Assist in the preparation and review of regular reporting requirements, including regulatory reporting, investor snapshots and ad hoc requests from the front office and investor relations. •Manage the year-end audit and tax-related requests and queries at interim and year-end as well as review of the financial statements prepared by our fund administrators. •Provide transaction support to the trading desk as it relates to private negotiated transactions. •Assist in portfolio monitoring during various life cycles of an investment and participate in the asset diligence function. •Recommend, develop, and implement new practices, procedures and systems, including identifying opportunities to deploy AI systems or technologies to enhance operating efficiency, reporting capabilities and improve internal control. Qualifications: •Undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance or Accounting with strong academic performance record. •CPA and/or experience in a similar accounting or finance function in asset management. •Proficient with Microsoft office applications with emphasis on MS Excel. •High level of intelligence, internal drive, intellectual inquisitiveness and analytical ability. •Optimistic attitude with willingness to contribute however and wherever possible or required. Seeks out an environment with the potential to rapidly assume additional challenges and responsibilities. •Energetic, flexible, attention to detail and demonstrated capability to be proactive. •Proven ability to work both independently and in multi-disciplinary teams toward specific objectives. •Proven ability to work with focus and effect under time or other constraints. •The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $175,000 USD. The actual base salary will depend upon the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, business needs and market. This role may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and if awarded is based on a variety of factors including firm and individual performance. •Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. Compensation: •$90,000 - $175,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!