Associate

Acuity Analytics; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Analytics in Gurugram seeks a Senior Associate to support private markets fund accounting and reconciliation processes. The role involves coordinating with custodians, fund administrators, and private equity managers to ensure accurate reporting and timely close processes.

The ideal candidate has 2–12+ years’ experience in fund accounting, loan reconciliation, and cash management, with strong Excel skills and a client-focused approach. This position is based on-site in Gurugram.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
• 2–12+ years of experience in fund accounting, asset servicing, loan syndication, and cash and position reconciliation.
• Proficiency in WSO or similar loan administration platforms.
• Strong understanding of Private Credit, leveraged loans, CLOs, syndicated lending, and end-to-end loan lifecycle events.
• Advanced MS Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage automated cash and position reconciliations using Excel-based tools.
• Perform daily cash and position reconciliations for Private Credit and Private Equity funds.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve cash and position breaks, ensuring timely communication and escalation to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct three-way position reconciliations between Loan Platforms, Custodians, and Fund Administrators, covering Par Value, Cost, and Market Value.
• Reconcile historical transactions to clear aged breaks and ensure accurate reporting.
• Record, monitor, and track fund activities including capital calls, distributions, prepayments, and debt servicing transactions.
• Set up new loans by reviewing credit agreements, term sheets, and related legal documentation.
• Execute loan servicing activities, including rollovers, payments, borrowings, fee processing, spread changes, and maturity date updates in line with agent bank notices.
• Manage trade settlements in accordance with custody cash movements.
• Proactively coordinate with custodians, banks, fund administrators, and private equity fund managers to resolve operational issues on a day-to-day basis.
• Support and manage month-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by defining processes and internal control frameworks to improve efficiency and governance.
• Provide client management support by understanding project requirements, negotiating timelines, and addressing client queries.
• Lead project management activities, including project structuring, planning, execution, and delivery conceptualization.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Project management

Document interpretation

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

WSO platform

Job description

Job Description:

Basic information:

Position Title: Senior Associate

Experience Level: 2-12 years

Department: Private Markets

Location: Gurugram

Organizational relationships :

Position reports to Assistant Director/Associate Director

J ob purpose :

The job role is in the Private Markets division at Acuity, one of the fastest growing segments within the firm. This opportunity is ideal for a private equity /investment banking / strategy consulting professional who is interested in working with leading global private equity funds and corporations.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and manage automated cash and position reconciliations using Excel-based tools.
• Perform daily cash and position reconciliations for Private Credit and Private Equity funds.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve cash and position breaks, ensuring timely communication and escalation to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct three-way position reconciliations between Loan Platforms, Custodians, and Fund Administrators, covering Par Value, Cost, and Market Value.
• Reconcile historical transactions to clear aged breaks and ensure accurate reporting.
• Record, monitor, and track fund activities including capital calls, distributions, prepayments, and debt servicing transactions.
• Set up new loans by reviewing credit agreements, term sheets, and related legal documentation.
• Execute loan servicing activities, including rollovers, payments, borrowings, fee processing, spread changes, and maturity date updates in line with agent bank notices.
• Manage trade settlements in accordance with custody cash movements.
• Proactively coordinate with custodians, banks, fund administrators, and private equity fund managers to resolve operational issues on a day-to-day basis.
• Support and manage month-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by defining processes and internal control frameworks to improve efficiency and governance.
• Provide client management support by understanding project requirements, negotiating timelines, and addressing client queries.
• Lead project management activities, including project structuring, planning, execution, and delivery conceptualization.

Key competencies

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 2–12+ years of relevant experience in fund accounting, asset servicing, loan syndication, and cash and position reconciliation
• Proficiency in WSO or similar loan administration platforms
• Strong understanding of Private Credit, leveraged loans, CLOs, syndicated lending, and end-to-end loan lifecycle events
• Ability to interpret legal, credit, and trade documentation
• Advanced MS Excel and data analysis skills
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Client relationship management and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to prioritize work and perform under pressure
• Strong team collaboration, ownership, and process improvement mindset