Fund Controller (Bermuda or Nashville)

WHO WE ARE:

We are asset managers with an insurance twist - we manage $8 billion of catastrophe and climate related insurance-linked securities (ILS). At Nephila, we like to shake up the status quo. We were pioneers in offering alternative funding to the reinsurance industry and were also the first to introduce a strategy specifically for managing climate-related risks. We have offices in Bermuda, London, and Nashville.

WHAT WE VALUE:

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Thinking outside the box
• Collaboration, curiosity and authenticity  
• Interesting and innovative work
• Autonomy and ownership

 ABOUT THE ROLE:

Join our Operations team as a Fund Controller. In this role, you will provide support to the portfolio management, risk and capital teams for investment decisions and execution on an individual deal basis. You will be responsible for key investor reporting, communicating with large institutional investors. We are a small team, and you will be an integral part of the day-to-day. Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, an aptitude for data and analytics, and a collaborative approach to problem solving. 

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate the day-to-day finance and operational function and all areas of recording, monitoring, and accounting for the company’s (re)insurance-based portfolios from deal capture to financial reporting and forecasting

• Oversee the company’s administrator to confirm accurate and timely investor reporting, including performing a detailed review of their work and reconciliations to internal accounts 
• Assist in establishing new workflows to make use of available technologies, integrate key portfolio and investor data with company systems and reduce operational inefficiencies
• Prepare internal and external reporting as well as portfolio and performance analyses, investor, regulatory and compliance reporting, with a focus on the use of technology to find and create operational efficiencies within the company’s operational framework
• Investigate issues pertaining to premiums/bordereau reporting, investor reports, transaction settlements, and reconciliations of trades
• Organize the annual audit and tax processes to ensure we meet the completion deadlines for all Nephila companies
• Represent the company with customers, brokers, custodians, auditors, and regulators
• Participate in the preparation of RFP packages for potential new investors and ongoing investor due diligence reviews for new and existing investors

ABOUT YOU:

• You are a seasoned professional with a proactive mindset, capable of thriving independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight
• You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and change
• Your strong analytical aptitude and attention to detail make you a valuable asset
• You possess exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey messages clearly, authentically, and effectively to stakeholders at all levels
• You are naturally curious and driven to challenge the status quo

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM (QUALIFICATIONS):

• Recognized professional accounting designation (CA, CPA or ACCA)

• 5+ years experience of continuous Hedge Fund or investment accounting
• Detailed knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS for investment companies 
• Experience with the valuation and accounting treatment for over the counter and illiquid or hard to value securities highly preferred 
• Experience with insurance-linked securities (ILS) or Chartered Financial Analyst qualification a plus

WHAT WE OFFER: (US)

• Total Compensation between 200,000 – 250,000 USD
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with premiums fully funded by the company
• Paid time off of 20 days per year, increasing with tenure, plus 5 sick days, and paid holidays
• 401K Match up to 4%
• Annual wellness benefit up to $600
• Variety of paid leave policies
• Daily lunch when working from a Nephila office

Nephila Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.