Intermediate Analyst, Investor Operations, Private Equity

Role Overview

• Performing daily, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc investment accounting activities including investment capital calls and distributions, journal entries, quarterly valuations, and new deal setups
• Reviewing the data sent by the third-party administrator for completeness and accuracy
• Review and reconciliation of all Investment Accounting activity including the processing and review of investment capital calls, distributions, and associated transactions to ensure 100% accuracy and completeness by the third-party admin
• Review all quarterly valuations and reconciliation of fund manager reports to accounting records maintained by third party admin
• Set up of new deals and maintenance of investment information in the accounting system
• Work with Treasury team to manage and review stock distributions and appropriate accounting
• Escalate complex accounting transactions as required
• Review and reconciliation of quarterly Investment Portfolio, returns and track record reports produced by third-party administrator for completeness and accuracy
• Preparation and Review of weekly activity report to Investment Team
• Keep current on key activities within the Investment Portfolio and review and reconciliation of the quarterly portfolio monitoring process
• Proactively manage the daily workflow, ensuring that deadlines are met, and controls are adhered to
• Assist with maintaining performance metrics/attributes for internal analysis and external investor reporting
• Provide analysis and support to the Investor Relations and Investment teams for AGM materials, conference calls, investor updates, etc.
• Support the annual tax and audit requirements as required working with the admin and other internal teams

Requirements

• Accounting or Finance or equivalent degree required
• Pursuing a professional designation (CPA/CFA)
• Financial services experience required (private credit, private equity, infrastructure, alternative investment fund background preferred)
• 2-4 years’ experience
• Strong Excel skills
• Professionalism and integrity
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to drill down and pay attention to detail
• Extremely organized and process-oriented, with an ability to handle a variety of tasks, work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize to effectively manage tasks to completion within required timeframes
• Ability to take initiative – research and/or investigate issues requiring resolution in order to execute on assigned tasks
• Keen on process improvement, internal controls, and documentation
• Flexibility, adaptability, and proven ability to take initiative
• A team player with strong interpersonal and relationship skills; ability to foster effective working relationships at all levels internally and with external partners
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present information in a comprehensive and informative manner.

Benefits

• employer-funded benefits plan
• attractive retirement offering including group retirement plan
• ability to invest in Northleaf funds on a no fee/no carry basis
• fitness and wellness reimbursement
• charitable donation matching
• tuition assistance
• flexible working arrangements with up to two remote days per week
• option for fully remote for up to two weeks per year