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