Fund Administration Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate NAVs produced by external fund administrators.
• Coordinate annual audit activities, address auditor inquiries, and review financial statements.
• Support tax‑related and regulatory reporting across relevant jurisdictions.
• Track and manage key deliverables to ensure deadlines are met.
• Investigate operational issues and escalate significant findings to management.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from internal teams and external business partners.
• Collaborate regularly with colleagues across locations and functions.
• Contribute to documentation, training, and process enhancement projects.
• Assist with fund launches, liquidations, and other special initiatives or data requests.
• Review trial balance activity, including income, expenses, performance fees, derivatives, FX impacts, and distributions.
• Ensure adherence to appropriate regulatory requirements (e.g., IRS, SEC, foreign regulators).

What Makes the Role Unique

This group oversees a range of private alternative investment vehicles, offering exposure to multiple asset types, fund structures, and global jurisdictions. Because it is an oversight-focused team rather than a production-focused one, the work tends to be more analytical, with opportunities for deeper problem solving and broader involvement in operational design.

Professional Development

This position is well‑suited for someone looking to expand beyond traditional fund accounting responsibilities into a more analytical and oversight‑oriented path. The variety of investment strategies and structures offers continuous learning opportunities, and the team emphasizes internal mobility and career growth.

Qualifications

Experience & Education

• At least 3 years of experience in hedge funds, private equity funds, fund administration, or a related finance role.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or another business discipline (preferred).
• Background with fund administrators or public accounting firms is a plus.

Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, ideally related to fund valuation.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to solve problems independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook; advanced Excel (e.g., macros) is a plus.

Additional Knowledge

• Experience reviewing annual reports, tax/regulatory filings, or similar deliverables is beneficial.
• Exposure to process improvement or operational optimization is preferred.