Vice President - Private Equity Operations

CO_AFSADN Apex Fund Services AD Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President for Private Equity Operations. This pivotal role involves overseeing the administration functions for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring compliance and accuracy in fund operations. The ideal candidate will bring 8-10 years of fund accounting experience and a professional degree in finance or accounting. You'll collaborate with clients and stakeholders, manage projects, and drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team that values your skills and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the fund administration space.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in fund accounting required.
• Detailed understanding of Private Equity and fund administration industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage administration functions for clients.
• Review NAV files and annual financial statements for accuracy.
• Assist in audit process and investor onboarding.

Skills

Fund Accounting

Private Equity Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Multitasking

Education

Professional Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

eFront

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally, and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hardworking team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That's why at Apex Group we will do more than simply empower you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you.

Vice President Private Equity Operations

Location: Abu Dhabi

The principal responsibility for the position is the coordination and management of all administration functions relating to a specific group of clients.

Responsibilities will include:

• Review of Net Asset Valuation (NAV) files for a variety of Private Equity funds ensuring their accuracy and compliance with fund governing and regulatory procedure.
• Review of annual financial statements.
• Calculation and processing of fund capital calls and distributions.
• Assist in the preparation and completion of the audit process for assigned relationships.
• Investor onboarding including AML/KYC documents review.
• Assist in staff collaboration and ensure that client deliverables are being met.
• Responsible for the consistency and accuracy of assigned relationships.
• Submission of regulatory and tax filings on behalf of clients.
• Regular interaction with clients, fund directors, and other relevant parties.
• Assist management with MIS reporting.

Applicants should possess (as a minimum):

• A detailed understanding of Private Equity and other close-ended fund structures and the fund administration industry.
• A detailed understanding of regulatory requirements.
• 8-10 years experience in fund accounting and a professional degree in accounting or finance.
• Knowledge of eFront preferred.
• An ability and desire to work to tight deadlines.
• An ability to multitask and manage projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic responsibilities for dependants, or physical or mental disability. Any hiring decisions are made on the basis of skills, qualifications, and experiences.

We measure our success as a business not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society, and the planet.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.