Private Markets Specialist

Manulife; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a Private Markets Specialist to support administration, accounting, reporting, and operations across private debt, private equity, and other alternatives.

You will work with investment teams, finance, custodians, fund administrators, and external partners to ensure accurate processing, robust controls, and timely client deliverables. Strong data management and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Management, or related discipline.
• Experience in Private Markets, Fund Accounting, Alternative Investments, Investment Operations, Financial Reporting, Asset Management, Banking, or Financial Services.
• Experience with private debt, private equity, senior loans, mortgages, fixed income, or other alternatives is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of investment operations, fund accounting, and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office apps.
• Experience with reporting/visualization/workflow tools such as Power BI and PowerApps is advantageous.
• Familiarity with investment accounting and fund administration platforms (e.g., Investran, SimCorp, Workiva, Yardi, DealGen, SCD).
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and monitor investment transactions, including capital calls, distributions, and trade settlements.
• Support onboarding and maintenance of investment and security master data across systems.
• Coordinate with custodians, administrators, and partners to ensure timely processing.
• Monitor and resolve operational discrepancies in investment records.
• Maintain investment data to support reporting requirements.
• Assist with NAV oversight, fund accounting reviews, and portfolio accounting processes.
• Prepare financial reports, management reports, and client deliverables.
• Support governance, regulatory, and management reporting requirements.
• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Participate in automation, technology enhancements, and process improvements.

Skills

Private Markets

Fund Accounting

Investment Operations

Financial Reporting

Data Reconciliation

Excel

Power BI

PowerApps

Investran

SimCorp

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Management, or related

Tools

Investran

SimCorp

Workiva

Yardi

DealGen

SCD

Job description

The Private Markets Specialist is responsible for supporting the administration, accounting, reporting, and operational activities of private market investments, including private debt, private equity, senior loans, fixed income, mortgages, and other alternative asset classes.

The role ensures the accurate and timely execution of operational processes, transaction processing, fund administration activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, cash management, and client deliverables. Working closely with investment teams, finance, custodians, fund administrators, and external partners, the incumbent helps maintain a strong control environment while supporting business growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position requires strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and client service.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Operations & Transaction Management

• Process and monitor investment transactions, including capital calls, distributions, trade settlements, funding activities, and cash movements.
• Support the onboarding, setup, and maintenance of investment and security master data across systems.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, custodians, administrators, and external partners to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
• Monitor and resolve operational exceptions and discrepancies in investment records.
• Maintain investment and portfolio data to support operational and reporting requirements.
• Support fund administration activities, including Net Asset Value (NAV) oversight, fund accounting reviews, and portfolio accounting processes.
• Review and reconcile cash, holdings, and general ledger accounts between internal records and third-party administrators or custodians.
• Assist with capital activity calculations, including capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations.
• Ensure fund-related activities are completed in accordance with established procedures and reporting timelines.
• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare, review, and support financial reports, management reports, and client deliverables.
• Perform account reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting validations.
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements and reporting packages.
• Support governance, regulatory, and management reporting requirements.
• Provide insights and analysis to support business and operational decision-making.
• Monitor and reconcile cash balances, transactions, and investment activity.
• Assist in preparing cash forecasts and fund liquidity projections.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks and operational discrepancies.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of cash and position records.

Risk, Compliance & Control

• Adhere to internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing required documentation and analysis.
• Maintain a robust control environment through adherence to operational controls and escalation procedures.
• Identify operational risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Ensure documentation and procedures remain current and aligned with business requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate effectively with investment teams, finance, operations, compliance, technology, and external service providers.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to investment operations, accounting, and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across multiple business functions.
• Provide support for management requests, business initiatives, and strategic projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery.
• Participate in automation, technology enhancement, migration, and transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to process documentation, workflow optimization, and operational best practices.
• Support implementation of new products, systems, and operational models.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Management, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in Private Markets, Fund Accounting, Alternative Investments, Investment Operations, Financial Reporting, Asset Management, Banking, or Financial Services.
• Experience working with private debt, private equity, senior loans, mortgages, fixed income, or other alternative investments is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of investment operations, fund accounting, and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with reporting, visualization, and workflow tools such as Power BI and PowerApps is an advantage.
• Familiarity with investment accounting and fund administration platforms (e.g., Investran, SimCorp, Workiva, Yardi, DealGen, SCD, or similar systems) is preferred.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and data management skills.