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Job Title: Senior Fund Accountant & Business Analyst

About Us

We are a next-generation financial operations firm led by a successful FinTech founder, building the future of Private Market financial operations powered by AI. Our mission is to revolutionize how Private Markets allocators and owners run their businesses by leveraging technology, data, and deep industry expertise.

We offer:

• A fast-track career path at the cutting edge of finance and AI
• Exposure to top-tier global asset managers and founders
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A dynamic, high-performance, and innovation-driven culture

The Opportunity

As Senior Fund Accountant and Business Analyst (Client Facing), your primary responsibility will be working directly with the operations team to support the settlement lifecycle, fund administration oversight, and help streamline fund operations workflows. You’ll learn what it means to delight clients, communicate effectively and persuasively with senior executives, and the exposure to working with a team that’s passionate about revolutionizing financial operations. If you're passionate about building your career in financial services and looking to take on an exciting, fast-paced role, this is your opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fund Accounting & Operations Oversight

• Manage end-to-end fund accounting oversight across Private Equity, Private Credit, Hedge Funds, and Fund of Funds
• Review and oversee NAV calculations, capital calls & distributions, financial statements, and investor reporting
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of deliverables
• Review complex transactions including carried interest, equalization, FX, and multi-currency structures
• Support and oversee trade lifecycle and settlement processes

2. Client Engagement & Leadership

• Act as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders
• Lead client calls, present insights, and resolve complex accounting and operational issues
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to expand scope of work
• Lead internal meetings (scrums, delivery reviews) to ensure excellence in execution
• Mentor, review, and guide junior team members

3. Process Optimization & Automation

• Identify inefficiencies and design scalable, automated workflows
• Drive implementation of tools for data extraction, fund admin oversight, and workflow management
• Collaborate with technology teams to translate operational challenges into automation solutions
• Continuously challenge and improve existing operating procedures

4. Product Development & Innovation

• Partner with product and engineering teams to define requirements for fund accounting platforms
• Test and validate new features and workflows
• Contribute domain expertise to build next-generation investment operations tools
• Support development of AI-driven and automation-led solutions

5. Data, Analytics & Insights

• Analyse fund and operational data to generate actionable insights
• Build dashboards and reporting frameworks (KPIs, risk indicators, trends)
• Enable better transparency and decision-making for clients and stakeholders

6. Project & Delivery Management

• Lead client engagements and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Identify critical initiatives, propose solutions, and drive execution end-to-end
• Ensure strong risk management, governance, and delivery standards
• Use data-driven approaches to monitor performance and resolve issues proactively

Required Qualifications

·        CA / CPA / CFA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent

·        5–8+ years of experience in fund accounting and/or investment operations (PE/VC, Hedge Funds, Private Credit, Real Estate)

·        Strong understanding of fund structures, lifecycle, capital activity, and financial reporting

·        Experience with platforms such as eFront, Investran, Geneva, Allvue

·        Exposure to automation and analytics tools (Python, SQL, Power BI, Alteryx, RPA)

·        Familiarity with buy-side investment management process and systems, lifecycle, and associated workflows; experience deploying and implementing financial systems

·        Fluency in English and excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey concepts clearly and simply

·        Experience in system implementations, transitions, or migrations

·        Experience in cloud-based computing solutions and automation tools and methodologies demonstrating problem-solving prowess and a proactive mindset

What Will Bring You Success

·        Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail, including resolving operational discrepancies

·        Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to simplify complex concepts

·        Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

·        Client-centric mindset with strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities

·        Proven ability to lead client engagements, drive discussions, and ensure delivery excellence

·        Strong project management skills with ability to own initiatives end-to-end and meet deadlines

·        Builder mindset with focus on innovation, process improvement, and automation

·        Ability to work in ambiguity, quickly ramp up, and drive outcomes independently

·        Collaborative team player with ability to partner across internal and external teams

·        Data-driven approach with strong focus on risk management, KPIs, and continuous improvement

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to shape the future of fund accounting through technology and AI
• High-impact role with direct exposure to clients and leadership
• Work on cutting-edge automation and product initiatives
• Fast career progression in a meritocratic environment

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This role is ideal for professionals who want to move beyond traditional fund accounting into a more strategic, client-facing, and technology-driven career path.