Senior Associate - Fund Services – Private Equity

kryptonfs; Moga District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

kryptonfs seeks a Senior Associate in Fund Services (Private Equity) to join the team with structured training and exposure to fund services. The role evolves from operational tasks to complex accounting, reporting, and leadership responsibilities over time.

You will perform comprehensive fund accounting, prepare investor statements, monitor cash flows, and support AML/CFT and FATCA/CRS compliance, while collaborating with teams to improve processes and client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA/ACCA/CFA preferred.
• 3–6 years’ experience in fund accounting (private equity) or related.
• Strong understanding of investment products and fund structures.
• Proficiency in Excel; Investran experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform fund accounting tasks including CAS preparation and capital activity reconciliation.
• Prepare investor statements and financial reports in line with standards.
• Monitor money movements and initiate wire payments.
• Review fund documents (LPA, subscriptions) and model scenarios.
• Support AML/CFT regulatory compliance and FATCA/CRS offerings.
• Liaise with internal/external partners to meet client needs.
• Guide junior team members and share knowledge.
• Participate in system optimization and process improvements.

Skills

Fund accounting

Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

AML/CFT knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/CFA preferred

Tools

Investran (FIS Private Capital Suite)

Job description

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as Senior Associate in Fund Services (Private Equity). This role provides structured training and exposure to fund services activities, with the expectation that the successful candidate will gradually progress from operational tasks to more complex accounting and reporting as well as leadership responsibilities over time.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as a senior individual contributor within the team, providing strong technical and operational support.
• Provide periodic updates and feedback to management on client relations, investor relations, operational matters, and departmental initiatives.
• Assist management in the development and implementation of new or enhanced policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain client relationships and act as a key contact for fund investors and industry partners, as required.
• Ability to independently handle and resolve complex and escalated items.
• Participate in new client meetings and provide clear communication of applicable launch or conversion requirements.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the FIS products utilized and provide recommendations, coordination, and support for enhancements or modifications to enable optimal system usage.

Team Role:

• Perform comprehensive fund accounting services, including Capital Account Statement (CAS) preparation, maintenance of financial books and records, capital call and distribution calculations, waterfall calculations, performance ratios, basic tax computations and other services relevant to servicing closed-ended fund clients and their investors.
• Understand, review, compare, and critique fund documentation (e.g. LPA, Subscription Documents, PPM), with the ability to model relevant scenarios, permutations, and outcomes aligned with service requirements.
• Compile financial reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare investor statements in line with required reporting standards.
• Monitor and reconcile money movements.
• Initiate wire payments and account transfer transactions through internet banking platforms.
• Maintain and update investor details within a centralized database, ensuring data accuracy.
• Process investor capital activity documentation and follow up with investors for missing or incomplete information.
• Distribute reports such as contract notes, financial statements, capital call notices, distribution notices, valuation statements, and other client or investor communications.
• Liaise with external service providers to support client servicing.
• Liaise with internal service departments to meet client service requirements.
• Handle ad hoc investor and client queries efficiently and professionally.
• Adhere to the company’s service model and policies, while maintaining effective communication with investment managers, investors, general partners, brokers, custodians, banks, and auditors.
• Foster strong client relationships and ensure consistently high service delivery.
• Support the implementation and ongoing compliance with the company’s global AML/CFT framework.
• Support the delivery of the company’s FATCA/CRS service offerings.
• Demonstrate comfort and capability in recommending process improvements.
• Participate in system optimisation initiatives and ad hoc projects contributing to ongoing operational enhancements.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing support to junior team members when required.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CFA) preferred.
• 3–6 years’ experience in fund accounting (private equity space) or a related financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of investment products, fund structures, and financial markets.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel. Experience in Investran Software (FIS Private Capital Suite) would be an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT regulatory requirements is advantageous.