Senior Associate, Finance and Portfolio Performance

Client of PER; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate to enhance finance and portfolio performance. This role involves reviewing investment accounting, managing capital events, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of private markets finance, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive impactful financial insights and support management in achieving strategic goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field and qualified accountant required.
• Strong understanding of private markets finance and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Review investment accounting and support fund reporting.
• Manage capital events and maintain accurate records of contributions.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Excel

Financial Modeling

Portfolio and Finance Systems

Reporting Tools

Job description

Senior Associate, Finance and Portfolio Performance

Job Location: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

What the job involves:

• Review investment accounting and support fund reporting
• Review performance and valuation reporting
• Manage capital events and maintain accurate records of capital contributions and distributions
• Monitor private asset performance and identify potential risks
• Responsible for the relationships with external administrators and service providers
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and review thorough transaction documentation
• Support management in the private asset annual audit process
• Support in preparing materials and reports for the management and investment committees for quarterly and annual reporting cycles
• Assist Group-related projects including performance and risk management reporting
• Support investment manager outreach to enhance data collection and insights
• Support management and the wider Group on ad hoc project tasks

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field
• Qualified Accountant
• Strong understanding of private markets finance and portfolio reporting processes and controls
• Experience in Private Markets is essential and experience in Private Equity is beneficial
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel, financial modeling and analysis
• Strong communication skills for effectively engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Experience with portfolio and finance systems and reporting tools
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements for private investments operations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively