Lead Analyst - Structured Finance

TalentAhead; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentAhead in Bengaluru seeks a Lead Analyst to manage end-to-end processing of capital calls, investor contributions, subscriptions, and equity distributions, ensuring accuracy and strong controls. You will oversee fund transactions in Geneva and related platforms, review approvals, and drive exception resolution with global teams.

You will own SOPs, governance, and reporting, mentor junior staff, and partner with onshore and offshore stakeholders to deliver timely insights.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent qualification; CFA or CA preferred.
• 5+ years in CDO/CLO, structured finance, or private credit operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end processing of capital calls, investor contributions, subscriptions, and equity distributions with strong controls.
• Oversee review and approval of fund transactions, investor activity, and portfolio updates in Geneva and supporting systems.
• Record and maintain fund transactions and cash movements across platforms.
• Lead exception management to resolve complex cash, position, and capital activity breaks with stakeholders.
• Oversee waterfall allocations, equity calculations, carried interest support, and investor reporting.

Job description

Lead Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and provide strategic oversight for end-to-end processing of Capital Calls, Investor Contributions, Subscription Activities, and Equity Distributions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to operational controls.
• Oversee review and approval of fund transactions, cash movements, investor capital activity, and portfolio updates in Geneva and supporting operating platforms.
• Record and maintain fund transactions, cash movements, investor capital activity, and portfolio updates in Geneva and supporting operating platforms.
• Lead exception management by driving resolution of complex cash, position, and capital activity breaks in partnership with Agents, Trustees, Custodians, Portfolio Managers, Deal Teams, onshore teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee waterfall allocation reviews, equity distribution calculations, carried interest support, management fee review, and investor reporting preparation.
• Act as a senior subject matter expert for fund equity accounting, private credit operations, structured finance workflows, and Geneva-related operational processes.
• Own and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), operating controls, training plans, and knowledge management practices across the team. Liaise with global teams and support ongoing projects, system integration, and UAT as needed.
• Drive governance, risk, control, and audit readiness by ensuring robust documentation, evidence retention, and adherence to agreed operating procedures.
• Partner with global stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of operational processes, project deliverables, and client requirements.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and onshore stakeholders on deliverables, risks, escalations, process performance, and improvement opportunities.

Required Experience and Skills

• An MBA from a tier collage or professional certification, preferably CFA or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in CDO, CLO, Structured Finance, Securitization, Investment Compliance, Alternative Investments, Private Credit Operations, Asset Servicing, or related financial services functions.
• Strong understanding of Capital Calls, Investor Contributions, Subscription Activities, Equity Distributions, Waterfall Allocations, Fund Cash Management, Investor Reporting, and Reconciliation and Exception Management processes.
• Strong hands-on experience with Geneva is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Geneva, and internal operating platforms, with the ability to review data, trends, and process performance effectively.
• Demonstrated experience working with global teams, managing stakeholder relationships, and handling multiple priorities within a deadline-driven environment.
• CLO (Collateralized Loan Obligation) and/or Structured Finance background mandatory.
• Strong understanding of Direct Lending (DL) and Private Credit structures, including investment funding, repayments, restructurings, amendments, and portfolio monitoring activities.
• Knowledge of alternative investment products, private markets, private credit, structured finance, and fund structures.