Summary
A leading global investment manager has an immediate opening for an Associate. This is a unique opportunity to support the CFO across operations, finance, accounting, and investor relations functions.
Company Information:
A leading investment manager based in New York with over $1 billion in AUM.
Job Description:
Our client is looking for an Associate who will work on all aspects of the firm’s Operations function, including finance & accounting, and investor relations support. Main responsibilities will include:
- Finance / Accounting:
- Timely payment and tracking of fund capital calls, invoices and other fund cash movements
- Daily banking reconciliation
- Assist CFO in monthly and quarterly accounting reports; inputting data into internal accounting ledgers and reconciling with fund administrators
- Coordinate capital calls and distributions with fund administrators
- Operational support:
- Establish and maintain operational procedures and processes for the funds
- Manage and coordinate with the fund administrators and other service providers; liaise with service providers to ensure efficient and effective operations.
- Investor Relations:
- Maintain internal tracking sheets of investors, including transactions and balances
- Support investors with onboarding process; reviewing subscription documents and assisting investors with any questions
- Coordinate with investors and fund administrators on any investor wires
- Liaise between fund administrator and investors on any AML related requests
- Respond to investor due diligence requests (DDQs)
- Update data-related marketing materials (i.e. monthly performance tearsheets, quarterly private equity letters)
Requirements / Qualifications:
- 2-5 years of experience in accounting, fund administration, audit or related industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong quantitative skills, including knowledge and understanding of finance and accounting
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; strong collaboration skills
- Strong judgment and applies proper discretion when handling highly sensitive information/data
- Willing to work in office full time