Sr. Associate/AVP

• Location: West LA, California
• $90000 - $130000 base salary
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #801
• Salary: $90,000.00

The Corporate Finance team of an asset management company is seeking a Senior Associate to participate in a strategic initiative to develop, implement, and manage an operating plan for the company. 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 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.

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
• In charge of Investor Relations efforts, including direct liaison with Investors, Wealth Managers/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 processes in partnership with fund administrator(s)
• Participate in the review of quarterly NAV reconciliations with fund administrator(s)
• Participate in the review of 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 with a major in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, with an outstanding academic record
• CPA preferred
• 6+ 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