Alfred Berg söker en Financial Controller för fund accounting (vikariat)
Alfred Berg Kapitalförvaltning med över 160 års erfarenhet och närvaro i Norden. Vi är specialiserade på att förvalta och distribuera nordiska tillgångar och våra styrkor ligger i den lokala närvaron och det nordiska samarbetet med en global räckvidd. Alfred Berg ägs till viss del av anställda och till viss del av BNP Paribas Group som är en av de främsta inom europeisk och internationell bankverksamhet med stort fokus på hållbarhetsfrågor. Totalt förvaltar Alfred Berg cirka 280 miljarder NOK fördelat över norsk och svenskregistrerade fonder. Huvudkontoret är beläget i Oslo (60 anställda) och det finns också ett kontor i Stockholm (12 anställda). Tjänsten som tillsätts är en del av Finance teamet vilket består av 8 medarbetare och placering kan bli i Stockholm eller Oslo beroende på var rätt kandidat finns tillgänglig.
Vi söker en Fund Accounting Controller för att täcka en foräldreledighet i Fund Accounting teamet från juni/juli 2025 till mars/april 2026. Vi söker en Fund Accounting Controller med intresse för redovisning och värdepapper. Som Fund Accounting Controller kommer du att bidra med rapportering och uppföljning av både de norska och svenska fonderna. Du har ett starkt intresse och förståelse för redovisning och kan snabbt sätta dig in i, och ge förbättringsförslag på, olika redovisningsprocesser.
Dina arbetsuppgifter:
- Redovisningsavstämningar av medel
- Upprätta halvårsrapporter och årsrapporter
- Kontakt och uppföljning med revisorn
- Rapportering till myndigheter, stora institutionella kunder och ledning
- Uppföljning av redovisningsprocesser
- Ad hoc-rapportering/analys vid behov
Dina kvalifikationer:
- Relevant erfarenhet av redovisning, företrädesvis inom värdepapper
- Akademisk bakgrund inom finans, redovisning eller ekonomi
- Du har en utmärkt förståelse för system och förmåga att snabbt lära dig nya system och processer
- Svært goda kunskaper om MS Office-applikationerna, Excel
- Gedigna kunskaper i engelska i tal och skrift samt ett nordiskt språk, då vårt affärsspråk är norska, svenska och engelska
Vi förväntar oss att du är strukturerad, analytisk, noggrann och har en god förståelse för siffror. Du ser till att projekt och arbetsuppgifter startas, följs upp och slutförs. Du är nyfiken på förändringar och tycker om problemlösning. Som kollega är du hjälpsam och kan samarbeta både lokalt och internationellt. Denna roll kräver en hög nivå av integritet.
Vi erbjuder:
På Alfred Berg deltar du i ett varierat utbud av arbetsuppgifter och stimulerande projekt och vi tillämpar hybridarbete där vi spenderar mestadels av tiden på kontoret, men har möjlighet att arbeta hemifrån vid behov. Vi arbetar i en dynamisk miljö, präglad av en internationell kontext och samarbete mellan kollegor på olika avdelningar. Vi har en platt organisationsstruktur, där det finns plats för alla oavsett ålder, sexuell läggning, religion och kön. Som anställd får du särskilt bra försäkrings- och pensionsvillkor samt omfattas av ett bonusprogram. På Hovslagargatan 3 i Stockholm eller Aker Brygge i Oslo kan du se fram emot sociala evenemang och nya lokaler.
Ansökningsprocess:
Registrera din ansökan på vår rekryteringssida B.Välkommen
Sista ansökningsdag är 30. April 2025.
Vi ser fram emot att höra från dig.
Norwegian below:
Financial Controller til Fund Accounting teamet (vikariat)
Alfred Berg ble etablert i Stockholm i 1863 og er i dag en ren nordisk kapitalforvalter. Vi er et av de mest kompetente forvaltningsmiljøene for nordiske obligasjoner og nordiske aksjer. Samlet kapital på 280 milliarder kroner forvaltes i dag av våre nordiske kapitalforvaltningsteam. Vi er 72 ansatte, hvorav 12 jobber i Stockholm og 60 jobber på hovedkontoret i Oslo. I løpet av de siste årene har vi utvidet vårt produktsortiment til mer enn 50 fond, noe som er mulig fordi vi er innovative og setter kunden først. Vi har alltid mange prosjekter på gang, og ordtaket “det er ikke langt fra tanke til handling” passer veldig godt med oss. Vi er en av de raskest voksende kapitalforvalterne i Norge og Sverige, og vi ønsker at du skal bli med oss på vår videre reise. Alfred Berg er BNP Paribas nordiske forvalter og merkevare for nordiske fond og forvaltning. Alfred Berg eies av ansatte i selskapet og av BNP Paribas Asset Management.
Vi ser etter en Fund Accounting Controller for å dekke en fødselspermisjon i Fund Accounting teamet fra juni/juli 2025 til mars/april 2026. Vi søker deg med interesse for regnskap og verdipapirer. Som Fund Accounting Controller vil du bidra til rapportering og oppfølging av både de norske og svenske fondene. Du har en sterk interesse og forståelse for regnskap og kan raskt sette deg inn i regnskapsprosesser.
Dine oppgaver:
- Regnskapsavstemminger av midler
- Utarbeide halvårs- og årsrapporter
- Kommunisere og følge opp med revisorer
- Rapportering til offentlige myndigheter, store institusjonelle kunder og ledelsen
- Oppfølging regnskapsprosesser
- Ad-hoc rapportering og analyse etter behov
Dine kvalifikasjoner:
- Relevant erfaring innen regnskap, fortrinnsvis innen verdipapirer
- Akademisk bakgrunn innen finans, regnskap eller økonomi
- Du har en sterk systemforståelse og evnen til raskt å lære nye systemer og prosesser
- Utmerkede ferdigheter i MS Office-applikasjoner, spesielt Excel
- Solid kunnskap om skriftlig og muntlig engelsk og et nordisk språk, da vårt forretningsspråk er norsk, svensk og engelsk
Vi forventer at du er strukturert, analytisk, nøyaktig og har en god forståelse av tall. Du sørger for at prosjekter og arbeidsoppgaver blir startet, fulgt opp og fullført. Du er nysgjerrig på endringer og liker å løse problemer. Som kollega er du hjelpsom og i stand til å samarbeide både lokalt og internasjonalt.
Vi tilbyr:
Hos Alfred Berg deltar du i et variert spekter av oppgaver. Du vil få støtte til å bli onboardet i rollen og være en del av en av de raskest voksende kapitalforvalterne i Norge og Sverige. Vi jobber i et dynamisk miljø, preget av en internasjonal kontekst og samarbeid mellom kolleger i ulike avdelinger. Vi har en flat organisasjonsstruktur, hvor vi verdsetter mangfold, uavhengig av alder, seksuell legning, religion, funksjonsnedsettelser og kjønn. Som arbeidstaker vil du få spesielt gode forsikrings- og pensjonsvilkår. Du kan se frem til sosiale arrangementer og nye fasiliteter på Hovslagargatan 3 i Stockholm eller Aker Brygge i Oslo.
Søknadsprosess:
Registrer søknaden din på vår rekrutteringsside B.Welcome
Søknadsfristen er 30. april 2025.
Vi ser frem til å høre fra deg.
Englist below:
Financial Controller to the Fund Accounting team (Maternity cover)
Alfred Berg was established in Stockholm in 1863 and is today a pure Nordic asset manager. We are one of the most competent management environments for Nordic fixed income and Nordic equities. Total capital of NOK 280 billion is currently managed by our Nordic asset management teams. We are 72 employees, of which 12 work in Stockholm and 60 work at the head office in Oslo. Over the past few years, we have expanded our product range to more than 50 funds, which is possible because we are innovative and put the customer first. We always have many projects going on and the saying “it’s not far from thought to action” fits very well with us. We are one of the fastest growing asset managers in Norway and Sweden and we want you to join us on our further journey. Alfred Berg is BNP Paribas’s Nordic manager and brand for Nordic funds and management. Alfred Berg is owned by employees of the company and by BNP Paribas Asset Management.
We are looking for a Fund Accounting Controller to cover a maternity leave within the Fund Accounting team from June/July until March/April. We seek you with an interest in accounting, securities and IT. As a Fund Accounting Controller, you will contribute to the reporting and follow-up of both the Norwegian and Swedish funds. You have a strong interest and understanding of accounting and can quickly familiarize yourself with accounting processes. The Fund Accounting team is continuously working to improve processes, and you will have the opportunity to actively participate in these developments. This is a varied and professional role with exciting challenges.
Your tasks:
- Accounting reconciliations of funds
- Prepare half-yearly and annual reports
- Communicate and follow-up with auditors
- Reporting to public authorities, large institutional clients and management
- Follow-up and further development of accounting processes
- Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed
Your qualifications:
- Relevant experience in accounting, preferably in securities
- Academic background in finance, accounting or economics
- You have a strong understanding of systems and the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes
- Excellent skills in MS Office applications, particularly Excel
- Solid knowledge of written and spoken English and a Nordic language, as our business language is Norwegian, Swedish and English
We expect you to be structured, analytical, accurate and have a good understanding of numbers. You ensure that projects and work tasks are started, followed up and completed. You are curious about changes and enjoy problem-solving. As a colleague, you are helpful and able to collaborate both locally and internationally. This role requires a high level of integrity.
We offer:
At Alfred Berg, you participate in a varied range of tasks. You will receive support to be onboarded in the role and be a part of one of the fastest growing asset managers in Norway and Sweden. We work in a dynamic environment, characterized by an international context and collaboration between colleagues in different departments. We have a flat organizational structure, where we value diversity, regardless of age, sexual orientation, religion, disabilities and gender. As an employee, you will get particularly good insurance and pension terms. You can look forward to social events and new facilities at Hovslagargatan 3 in Stockholm or Aker Brygge in Oslo.
Application Process:
Register your application on our recruitment page B.Welcome
The application deadline is 30. April 2025.
We look forward to hearing from you.
About BNPP:
BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. We operate in 63 countries and have nearly 183,000 employees globally.
Our mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising clients according to the highest ethical standards. We offer secure, sound and innovative financial solutions to individuals, professional clients, corporates and institutional investors while striving to address the fundamental challenges of today with regard to the environment, local development and social inclusion.
About BNPP in the Nordics
BNP Paribas is the global bank with the strongest presence on the ground in the Nordic region. We have close to 900 employees based locally in the Nordics and offer our clients a wide range of services through our business units; BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking, Arval, BNP Paribas Asset Management, Alfred Berg, BNP Paribas Cardif, BNP Paribas Factor, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, and BNP Paribas Personal Finance.
BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) offers corporates, institutions and public-sector clients a wide range of services from daily banking to value-added products and sophisticated investment banking solutions. Within CIB, Corporate Coverage Sweden works with large Swedish corporates across all sectors, including high growth clients and supports Swedish subsidiaries of foreign multinational companies.
About this opportunity
Within BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking, the Swedish Corporate Coverage team is seeking a positive, commercially oriented, and analytical candidate to join the team as Coverage Analyst. The team is composed of 11 employees with different seniority levels and based in central Stockholm.
Main scope of the role
Your primary responsibility will be to assist the commercial and credit teams in their daily tasks linked to our portfolio of clients. You will be a fundamental part of the Corporate Coverage business model by taking on a key role in three dimensions: credit expertise, commercial focus, and KYC/compliance. You will apply basic knowledge of standardised rules, procedures, and operations within these 3 dimensions and will be accountable for assisting to ensure that all marketing and execution materials and processes meet high standards of quality and reliability.
What you will do
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Credit expertise: monitor the overall risks and the credit process on a portfolio of Pilot Groups and MNC including (when applicable) preparation of annual reviews and ad hoc credit requests. This includes operational, financial and ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) analysis and coordination of input from various stakeholders to ensure reviews and transaction requests are processed in a timely manner prior to sign-off by relevant delegation holder and risk.
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Commercial: Support the Bankers in the development of the client relationships through activities such as preparation of client action plans and strategic business reviews including research and capital structure analysis/modelling. As analyst, you should proactively and reactively interact with internal parties under the supervision of the Bankers to effectively deliver on all tasks.
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Compliance: Ensure that account maintenance, Know Your Client (KYC) recertification, on-boarding of new clients and entities are done in a timely fashion and in respect of all regulatory requirements, collaborate with Due Diligence and Compliance Officers and support bankers in steering the KYC for their client portfolio.
Relevant experience and requirements
- You hold a relevant master’s degree with strong academic results with 1-2 years of working experience. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and particularly relevant work experience or candidates with CFA will also be considered.
- You are curious, positive, have analytical mindset and a real interest in the financial markets, enjoy having a diverse working day including numerical and administrative tasks
- You appreciate working on projects with colleagues from different backgrounds and countries where you will have the opportunity to challenge your analytical skills, working agility and resilience.
- You possess excellent communication skills in English and elementary skills in Swedish (or any other Scandinavian language).
- You possess basic knowledge of the Swedish and broader Nordic corporate market and a good understanding of the culture.
BNP Paribas offers a stimulating and international working environment. “Clients first”, strong ethics, and diversity in the workplace are at the core of our values. This opportunity offers the right candidate a great career start, an excellent insight into the global financial world, opening a wide range of career opportunities across the group and flexible working conditions.
If this position sounds interesting, please send your CV and include a cover letter (both in English).
Hiring Manager
Emma Mardi, Head of Corporate Coverage Sweden
HR BP
Patrik Eriksson, Senior HRBP
Diversity Statement
As the Bank for a changing world, we truly believe that promoting diversity makes it better. We welcome all talents and empower them to prosper in an inclusive workplace. Join us and bring your full self to work with your own experience and identity!
Please apply no later than by 30th April 2025
About BNPP:
BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. We operate in 63 countries and have nearly 183,000 employees globally.
Our mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising clients according to the highest ethical standards. We offer secure, sound and innovative financial solutions to individuals, professional clients, corporates and institutional investors while striving to address the fundamental challenges of today with regard to the environment, local development and social inclusion.
About BNPP in the Nordics
BNP Paribas is the global bank with the strongest presence on the ground in the Nordic region. We have close to 900 employees based locally in the Nordics and offer our clients a wide range of services through our business units; BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking, Arval, BNP Paribas Asset Management, Alfred Berg, BNP Paribas Cardif, BNP Paribas Factor, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, and BNP Paribas Personal Finance.
BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) offers corporates, institutions and public-sector clients a wide range of services from daily banking to value-added products and sophisticated investment banking solutions.
About this opportunity
The Nordic KYC Due Diligence Officer SKYCO Coordinator position provides opportunities for growth, with all new joiners starting from the KYC related role and after mastering the requirements of the KYC role, they will have the opportunity to progress further in one of the other roles.
Main scope of the role
As a Nordic KYC Due Diligence officer / SKYCO / Coordinator, you will be part of a team spread across the Nordic countries, working closely with local and international teams, including extended teams in Portugal and India. You will be primarily covering Nordic Pilot clients and Strategic Business Groups and you will have pivotal role in the full End-To-End service provided to our clients. The main tasks cover wide range of activities with focus on the below roles.
What you will do
KYC-related role:
• Manage the KYC process of client onboarding and recertification, communicating directly with client and in close collaboration with Relationship Managers and Compliance Departments.
• Coordinate the collection of all required KYC and Regulatory documents from the client after ensuring that all available information in the bank has been checked
• Ensure that the performed KYC process is in line with BNPP Group KYC policy, including identification of missing documents, performing of all necessary checks (PEPs, sanctions, adverse information) and assessments, identification of Ultimate Beneficial Owners, analysis of the information and general assessment of the client profile.
• Communicate effectively the status to the client and all stakeholders, and act as internal escalation point, when necessary.
• Monitor and control the quality of KYC related information available in the bank systems and liaise with the relevant internal counterparties, if remediation actions are required.
Coordination role:
• Act as a Single Global Point of contact for clients, providing dedicated guidance throughout their onboarding and recertification journeys
• Act as a liaison between all stakeholders in the onboarding and recertification processes (ie Client, Coverage, Business lines, KYC Service Centers, Compliance, Middle-Office teams) and organize alignment meetings, as necessary
• Coordinate the collection of all required documents and information directly from the client (related to KYC, account opening, cash management set-up, etc.)
• Reduce the overall lead time of the full onboarding and recertification processes by managing and avoiding bottlenecks
• Follow up the internal processes and procedures related to account opening and cash management set-up.
• Manage large scale projects (onboarding and KYC recertification of multiple entities from the same business group, prioritization of the pipeline), incl. organize & maintain an up-to-date process plan and involving/informing all involved stakeholders
• Work closely with teams from other territories in relation to KYC, account opening and cash management set-up in other locations, sharing information as necessary
• Continually seek ways to improve the end-to-end process and journey by leveraging on client feedback
SKYCO role
• Act as first level of control in reviewing, advising and validating KYC due diligence assessment
• Acts as a subject matter expert to support DD team members in the implementation of KYC policies, procedures and guidelines from Compliance and GCS.
• Data control and KYC file review: Validates correct data entry into the KYC tools based on the due diligence conducted and controls the format and content of the documentation to ensure adherence to KYC guidelines. If needed, refers to relevant team members to highlight data inconsistency, and suggests methods of resolution.
• Decision and follow-up: Liaises with Compliance, RMs and other stakeholders for KYC approval. Arranges, prepares and documents Client Acceptance Committee (CAC) and coordinates CAC meeting. Coordinates with KYC teams in other locations to streamline the multisite KYC approval process. Ensures the completeness of any follow-up conditions.
• Identifies root causes impacting the KYC quality and identifies training needs for individual team members
• Ensures timely escalation and owns proposed course of action to address identified risks and blocking points.
• Overviews the full KYC file analysis and approval and ensures all executed processes are delivered as per the applicable guidelines.
Relevant experience and requirements
Required qualifications:
• Degree in Business, Finance or other relevant field
• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience, preferably with Client Onboarding or Recertification and KYC requirements
• Experience in Project coordination / implementation is an advantage
• Experience in managing or servicing external client relationships is an advantage
• Good knowledge of MS Office, esp. MS Word and Excel
• Fluent in English
• Scandinavian language is an advantage
Your profile:
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Solid analytical skills and strong risk awareness
• Time management, planning and organizational skills
• Proactive with focus on problem solving; propose improvements and changes
• Team player while able to work autonomously
• Flexible and eager to learn
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
Hiring Manager
Feel free to reach out to Vasilka MUTAVDZHIYSKA , our Nordic Due Diligence manager or Khaloud Djemili, HRBP, should you want to discuss the opportunity or directly apply through this page.
We look forward receiving your application, we review the applications on an ongoing basis.
Diversity Statement
As the Bank for a changing world, we truly believe that promoting diversity makes it better. We welcome all talents and empower them to prosper in an inclusive workplace. Join us and bring your full self to work with your own experience and identity!