Private markets Analyst- Partly Qualified Opportunity

The business are based in London and operate a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

Job responsibilities Delivery New Business

• Work closely with the Private Market deal teams, understanding the operational implications of a deal (accounting considerations, cash flows, valuations, and structuring considerations where applicable). Assist in the implementation of new or existing operating models, ensuring understanding is documented.
• Collaborate with external third-party providers and internal stakeholders to ensure new service provisions meet deal and structure requirements.
• Liaise with Performance, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Finance as required.
• Ensure smooth settlement of cash movements.

Delivery Existing Business

• Manage asset setup and settlement instruction maintenance.
• Oversee the funding of mandates, request FX transactions, and generate subscriptions, redemptions, and distributions.
• Coordinate with the Public Markets funding function.
• Perform daily cash and stock reconciliations and escalate issues as needed.
• Oversee the accounting/IBOR reconciliation process and resolve issues.
• Operate with minimal errors.

Reporting

• Coordinate with Aztec (external fund accountant) to monitor mandate guidelines and provide regular summaries.
• Report risk events within 24 hours on the accelerate platform.
• Provide data for weekly operating reports.
• Prepare slides for the Alternative Operations oversight meeting.

Third Party Relationships

• Develop and maintain relationships with Aztec for fund administration.
• Engage with other third-party providers as appropriate.
• Manage relationships with JPM for listed portfolios and private market mandates.
• Participate in third-party service reviews as required.

Development

• Seek training opportunities to enhance skills.
• Aim to improve personal skill matrix scores annually.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships across the internal supply chain from initiation to delivery.
• Develop close working relationships with PMG and third-party service partners.

Skills & Experience

• Part-qualified accountant preferred; strong academic record required.
• Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
• Operational experience within an alternatives manager or third-party administrator.
• Knowledge of multiple products (Private Equity, debt, direct and fund-based).
• Fund structuring knowledge is advantageous.
• Problem-solving skills with independent thought.
• Experience with Bloomberg AIM is desirable.
• Attention to detail.
• Proven track record of initiative and project delivery.
• Flexible approach to re-prioritization.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Strong Excel skills.