Pay Specialist II

Position Summary Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Pay Specialist II, you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate on projects as a consultant without the extensive demands of travel. If so, consider an opportunity with Deloitte under our Project Delivery Talent Model. Project Delivery Model (PDM) is a talent model that is tailored specifically for long-term, onsite client service delivery.Work you’ll do/Responsibilities The PAY specialist leads reconciliation, coordination, and day-to-day support for income and accounting yield forecasting within the PAY application. The role organizes and analyzes income, expense, and distribution yield projections at the security and fund level; identifies and investigates data anomalies and forecast vs. actual differences; and supports resolution efforts to strengthen forecasting quality. The position also supports Section 19(a) forecasting/disclosure workflows, PAIR/NEST oversight, and Alternatives PAY activities in alignment with approved SOPs.Perform the oversight and administration of a proprietary client Income and accounting yield forecasting tool (“PAY”), with a primary focus on client’s book yield or gain/loss sensitive strategiesAssist the client Account Management, Portfolio Management, and Compliance teams by overseeing more than 1,000 separately managed accounts. Ensure all relevant data sources are consistently updated, whether on a predetermined schedule or as needed, to maintain accuracy and reliability across these accounts.Conduct book yield, book value, gain and loss analysis at the security and fund level utilizing the PAY forecasting tool, to be used by front office, compliance, executive office or by a number of other stakeholders for key decision-making purposesSupport the Client Account Management team by preparing model accounts, ensuring they are optimized and positioned to showcase Client’s strengths to prospective clients, ultimately advancing efforts to grow and expand the business.Identify, investigate, and resolve data anomalies to enhance the accuracy and reliability of PAY data and ensure its integrity for key stakeholdersLead Tech Project Logic & Vendor Integration: Drive the end-to-end design and implementation of a core data accuracy tech project, translating business requirement and collaborating directly with external data vendors to execute the build.Oversee Quality Assurance & Testing: Design comprehensive testing frameworks and methodologies for new data workflows, conduct reviews of all testing results to ensure data integrity before deployment.The successful candidate would possess these skills:Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a teamEffective written and verbal communication skillsMeticulous attention to detail and quality of work productAbility to build and sustain professional relationships Ability to lead projects or workstreamsAbility to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentStrong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor Ability to meet deadlinesAbility to provide clear guidance to othersRecruiting for this role ends on December 31st, 2026.The Team Our Finance Transformation team serves as a trusted advisor and thought partner to CFOs, finance leaders, and executive clients. We leverage Deloitte's comprehensive capabilities, assets, and insights to deliver innovative, market-driven solutions. Our mission is to help clients modernize their finance functions, enhance financial and operational performance, manage financial and audit risks, drive organizational change, and become strategic business partners within their organizations.QualificationsRequired5+ years of FP&A, fund accounting, external audit, and/or consulting experience focused on investment management, fixed income financial assets, and/or income forecastingExperience with financial services accounting (fund accounting, banking, etc.), especially financial asset income accounting, yield calculations, assessing accounting implications of complex assets/transactions, and consulting with the front office to enable decision-making is requiredProven experience leading technical or data focused projectsStrong knowledge of fixed income financial instrument accounting, especially income-related accountingExperience with front office support/reporting, including forecasting for income/yield-oriented mutual funds with distribution targetsExposure to other asset types such as equities, derivatives, and leverage products, and other securitiesHands-on experience with data management and tools used to validate analyses, build projection models, and provide relevant insight into data (Excel, Bloomberg, Macro writing, Database queries, etc.)Experience providing exceptional internal customer service for demanding end usersProven decision-making ability considering data risks and operational inefficienciesBachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experienceLimited immigration sponsorship may be availableAbility to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serveThe wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $110,000 to $130,000. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories, including arrest or conviction records, will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, City of Los Angeles’s Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. See notices of various fair chance hiring and ban-the-box laws where available. Fair Chance Hiring and Ban-the-Box Notices | Deloitte US Careers Requisition code: 366487 Job ID 366487 Finance and Accounting | Finance Managed ServicesSame job available in 78 locations