Reputable high growth global investment management firm is in need of a driven, strategic and results-oriented Associate VP to help develop and oversee the firm’s strategic Employee Co-Investment Program within the Corporate Finance team. The Employee Co-Investment Program facilitates the investment by the firm’s employees in the firm’s managed funds. The individual will have day-to-day operational ownership for numerous funds including, but not limited to, investor onboarding and relationship management, operations, reporting and servicing and fund accounting responsibilities. 

The role requires an individual who is a strategic thinker and able to collaborate with various cross-functional teams to understand the challenges and needs of stakeholders. This role will also be responsible for managing and continuously improving the data, reporting/insights, technology, and processes needed to deliver a seamless investor experience to our internal investors. Ideally, the candidate will have experience with investment accounting and/or investor portal implementations. 

The candidate must be resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. This is an entrepreneurial opportunity that will afford the candidate significant responsibility and the opportunity to help build and grow a successful team within a diversified platform. The candidate must be focused on continuous improvement in accuracy and timeliness of ongoing management financial and operational reporting. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the coordination of new co invest fund launches, including understanding fund structure and jurisdictions, coordination with various internal/external parties, review of draft legal documentation for reporting requirements, negotiating lines of credit, and resourcing planning
• Must be a player-coach and effectively manage relationships with internal resources (both US and Mumbai based) and external providers i.e.: fund administrator(s)
• Assist in the system identification, assessment and implementation processes for LP portal solutions i.e.: eFront, Investran
• Contribute effectively to the innovation efforts for the structuring and implementation of a streamlined and centralized Investor Operations 360 platform
• Manage Investor Relations efforts, including direct liaison with Investors, Wealth Manager/Financial Advisors
• Assist in coordinating and overseeing project plans, milestones, and updates to executive management
• Coordinate with third party banking/lender relationships and internal and external auditors to meet all monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines
• Manage debt facilities and review compliance reporting, as applicable
• Develop and oversee quarterly reporting deliverables and process in partnership with fund administrator(s)
• Participate in the review quarterly NAV reconciliations with fund administrator(s)
• Participate in the review quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements and footnote disclosures
• Responsible for ad-hoc limited partner, analyst, and investment team requests
• Train, mentor and integrate the LA & Mumbai teams

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA in Accounting, Economics or Finance
• CPA preferred
• 7-10 years of relevant work experience
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth environment
• Ability to assist in managing several third-party relationships
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Strong verbal and written skills; ability to analyze and summarize complex information both verbally and in writing
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage various deadlines
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Investran, eFront, or other investment software experience, a plus
• Sungard Dx, Intralinks, or similar investor portal implementation experience, a plus 

General Requirements:

• Proven experience of collaborating with teams in remote locations to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and high level of supervisory oversight
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word (e.g.: complex formulas, macros)
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau or other business intelligence tools, a plus
• Excellent time management skills and ability to collaborate with others
• Superior communication skills and a demonstrated ability to create content to a diverse audience
• Strong client service orientation
• Outstanding leadership and project management capabilities
• Outstanding organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands; result oriented
• A solutions-oriented self-starter with the ability to see the big picture
• An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
• A demonstrated ability to research and leverage available resources to accomplish the task at hand
• Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently
• Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Energetic, self-motivated, and team-oriented approach; a zest for challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment – often under pressure to meet demanding deadlines
• Strong work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn
• Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player
• Highest degree of integrity, motivation and intellectual curiosity