Assistant Vice President - Closed-Ended Funds
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About the Role
Manage end-to-end administration of closed-ended funds, ensuring compliance, investor services, and client relationship management while driving process improvements.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee full cycle accounting for closed ended funds including capital calls, distributions, NAV calculations, and carried interest
- Review financial statements in compliance with IFRS / applicable GAAP
- Oversee investor onboarding processes (KYC/AML documentation, FATCA/CRS compliance)
- Review investor notices, capital call and distribution notices
- Coordinate responses to investor queries in a timely manner
- Ensure seamless maintenance of investor registers and reporting data
- Act as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
- Participate in regular client calls, board meetings, and reporting discussions
- Manage escalations, ensuring timely resolution and client satisfaction
- Coordinate with auditors and manage audit deliverables
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives
- Ensure adherence to SOPs and internal control frameworks
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting / Commerce
- Professional qualification preferred (ACCA / CPA / CA or equivalent)
- 6 8 years of experience in fund administration
- Strong exposure to closed ended funds (Private Equity / Real Estate)
- Experience in managing complex fund structures and SPVs
- Strong knowledge of fund accounting, IFRS standards, AML/KYC processes
- Familiarity with fund systems (e.g., eFront or similar platforms)
- Strong client management and communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively
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Role Overview
- The AVP will be responsible for managing the end to end administration of closed ended fund structures (primarily Private Equity / Real Estate), overseeing fund accounting, investor servicing, and regulatory compliance.
- The role involves client facing responsibilities, team oversight, and ensuring high quality delivery within agreed timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee full cycle accounting for closed ended funds, including capital calls, distributions, NAV calculations, and carried interest
- Review financial statements in compliance with IFRS / applicable GAAP
- Oversee investor onboarding processes (KYC/AML documentation, FATCA/CRS compliance)
- Review investor notices, capital call and distribution notices
- Coordinate responses to investor queries in a timely manner
- Ensure seamless maintenance of investor registers and reporting data
- Act as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
- Participate in regular client calls, board meetings, and reporting discussions
- Manage escalations, ensuring timely resolution and client satisfaction
- Coordinate with auditors and manage audit deliverables
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives
- Ensure adherence to SOPs and internal control frameworks
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting / Commerce
- Professional qualification preferred (ACCA / CPA / CA or equivalent)
- 6 8 years of experience in fund administration
- Strong exposure to closed ended funds (Private Equity / Real Estate)
- Experience in managing complex fund structures and SPVs
- Strong knowledge of fund accounting, IFRS standards, AML/KYC processes
- Familiarity with fund systems (e.g., eFront or similar platforms)
- Strong client management and communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively
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