The business are based in London and operate a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 from home.
Job responsibilities
Delivery New business
Work closely with the Private Market deal teams, understanding the operational implications of a deal (accounting considerations, cash flows, valuations, and structuring considerations where applicable) – assisting in the implementation of new or existing operating models where required, ensuring understanding is documented.
Work with external third-party providers, whilst coordinating with stakeholders internally, to ensure any new service provisions with a third party meet the associated deal & structure requirements.
Liaise with Performance, Risk, Legal, Compliance and Finance as required.
Ensure smooth settlement of any cash movements.
Delivery existing business
Responsible for asset set up andsettlement instruction maintenance.
Management of the efficient funding of the mandates, requesting FX transactions and generation of subscriptions / redemptions and distributions.
Liaison with the Public markets funding function.
Complete cash and stock reconciliations daily and escalate as appropriate.
Oversee accounting/IBOR reconciliation process and own issue resolution as appropriate.
Operate with minimal errors.
Reporting
Liaise with Aztec (external fund accountant) to ensure mandate guidelines are monitored and provide a regular summary report.
Report any risk events within 24 hours into accelerate platform.
Deliver data for our weekly operating report.
Prepare slides for the Alternative Operations oversight meeting.
Third party Relationships
Grow and develop the relationship with Aztec for fund administration.
Work with other third-party providers, as appropriate.
Relationship with JPM for any listed portfolios and for the unitisation of private market mandates.
Attendance at third party service reviews as required.
Development
Look for training opportunities to enhance skills.
Improve personal skill matrix score each year.
Stakeholder management
Build a strong relationship across the internal supply chain from initiation to delivery with all areas. Drive solutions that are scalable and controlled.
Develop close working relationships with PMG and third party service partners.
Skills & Experience
Part Qualified Accountant desirable, strong academic record is a pre-requisite
right to work in the UK without any visa sponsorship requirements
Business/ Operational experience of working within an alternatives manager or third party administrator
A depth of product knowledge across multiple products (Private Equity, debt, both direct and through funds)
Knowledge of fund structuring is advantageous
Problem solving with independent thought
Experience of Bloomberg AIM desirable
Attention to detail
Track record of initiative/project delivery
Flexible approach to re-prioritise as needed
Can do attitude
Good Excel skills