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