Associate Client Director - Private Equity

Alter Domus; Paris; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional accreditation support

Study leave

Generous holidays

Job summary

Alter Domus in Paris seeks an Associate Client Director to be the senior point of contact for a French Private Equity client portfolio. You will lead a high-performing fund administration team, ensuring day-to-day delivery and driving new product implementations.

You will combine deep technical expertise with leadership and client relationship skills to secure client satisfaction and team development, while overseeing governance of work and coordinating with auditors, law firms, custodians and

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in Fund Administration with focus on French Private Equity funds.
• Deep expertise in NAV calculation, transfer agency and French tax compliance.
• Proven experience with the eFront accounting platform; other workflow tools are a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership to manage and develop a multi-level team.
• Strong client credibility with senior stakeholders and the ability to balance BAU with strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationship management for a dedicated portfolio and ensure accountability over invoicing and monitoring.
• Oversee BAU delivery: fund NAV reports, client reporting, and fund administration deliverables.
• Coordinate and drive additional client projects and new product implementations.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team; foster continuous improvement.
• Contribute to governance and design of systems to meet evolving client needs.

Skills

Client leadership

Relationship management

Fund accounting

NAV calculation

TA & tax compliance

eFront platform

Team leadership

Prioritisation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

DSCG or equivalent

Tools

eFront

Job description

ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an Associate Client Director, you will be the key senior point of contact for a dedicated French Private Equity client portfolio. You will lead a high-performing fund administration operations team, ensuring excellence in day-to-day delivery while driving the successful execution of additional projects and new product implementations. You will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership and client relationship skills to ensure both client satisfaction and team development.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Client Leadership & Relationship Management: Act as the primary senior point of contact for your client portfolio. Build strong, credible relationships with key client stakeholders, anticipating needs, identifying risks proactively, and delivering tailored solutions. Ensure full accountability over client invoicing and financial monitoring of the portfolio.


• Operational Oversight: Lead and coordinate Business as Usual (BAU) delivery across the team, ensuring the timely and accurate production of Fund NAV reports, client reporting, and all associated fund administration deliverables.


• Project & Product Delivery: Coordinate and drive the delivery of additional client projects and new product/service implementations alongside BAU activities, ensuring effective prioritisation and resource management.


• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach and develop a team of fund administration professionals. Foster a culture of high performance, continuous improvement and accountability. Identify talent and support individual career development.


• Technical Governance: Oversee the validation of all work delivered by the team. Contribute to the design and improvement of systems and processes to meet evolving client needs, leveraging fund administration IT platforms.


• Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with third-party service providers including auditors, law firms, custodians, and prime brokers.

YOUR PROFILE

• 7 to 10+ years of relevant experience in Fund Administration, with a strong focus on French Private Equity funds.


• Deep expertise in French fund accounting, including NAV calculation, transfer agency (TA), and tax compliance applicable to French structures (FPCI, FCPR, SLP, etc.).


• Proven experience with the eFront accounting platform; experience with other workflow tools is a strong asset.


• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate and develop a multi-level team.


• Strong client credibility - ability to engage confidently with senior client stakeholders and represent the firm at a senior level.


• Proven ability to manage competing priorities - balancing BAU delivery with the execution of strategic projects and new product rollouts.


• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.


• Ideally a qualified Accountant (e.g. DSCG or equivalent).


• Fluency in French and English is required.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave


• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!


• Continuous mentoring along your career progression


• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices


• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program


• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan


• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location

Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Equity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Alter Domus Privacy notice can be reviewed via Alter Domus webpage: https://alterdomus.com/privacy-notice/

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