Associate Director, Private Markets

SS&C Technologies; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud-based fund services provider in Singapore is seeking an Associate Director for Private Markets. The role involves managing the delivery of key reporting for Hybrid funds, focusing on alternative investments with a strong emphasis on private equity. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in fund administration or auditing, and solid leadership skills. In addition, the position offers a hybrid work environment and numerous employee benefits including healthcare and flexible time off.

Benefits

Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid further education opportunities

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Singapore FRS, IFRS and US GAAP.
• Experience in people management and leading a team.
• Able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely work product.
• Review transaction documentation for accuracy.
• Manage the year-end audit process collaboratively.
• Provide guidance to junior staff on technical topics.

Skills

7-9 years experience, preferably with fund administrator or audit background

Minimum 5 years in Private Equity

Very strong organizational and communication skills

Adept at identifying opportunities for improvement

Attention to detail and ability to multi-task

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Geneva

Job description

Job Description

Associate Director, Private Markets Locations: Singapore | Hybrid

Get To Know Us

SS&C GlobeOp is a leading provider of cloud-based fund services, technology and mobility-enabled infrastructure for hedge funds, fund of funds, private equity, and managed accounts. With a base of fund strategies that include fixed income, volatility, and active trading, we offer middle office, accounting and management products.

• Tax services for hedge funds, fund of funds and private equity funds
• Derivatives processing, valuations agent, syndicated bank loans processing
• Regulatory and analytics services
• Managed services IT/data center and business process outsourcing
• All available on a stand‑alone basis to institutional clients

Why You Will Love It Here!

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans, Centralized location – 2 minutes' walk from Raffles Place MRT
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave and Well‑Stocked Pantry
• Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
• Training: Hands‑On, Team‑Customized, including SS&C University
• Education: Paid further education opportunities for employees who are eligible
• Extra Perks: Bonus Scheme, SS&C Stock(s) Allocation for employees who are eligible

What You Will Get To Do

The candidate will be responsible for managing the delivery of key reporting for Hybrid funds serviced by SS&C Fund Services Asia, ensuring that the NAVs and financial information are accurately reported on a timely basis within deadlines, and ensure strong internal controls are maintained in accordance with financial policies. The candidate should have a strong background in accounting for alternative investment funds, with a focus on private equity, proven client management skills, and the ability to manage and monitor client deliverables and deadlines. Additionally, the individual is responsible for exercising sound judgment regarding the proper application of accounting principles to complex transactions, and is adept at both preparation and review of financial reports with experience in managing and coordinating year‑end and interim audits.

The candidate will be expected to work closely with clients, external parties, and internal teams to ensure that service delivery is optimized and adheres to our Service Level Agreements, while ensuring that strong internal controls are maintained in accordance with financial policies. The candidate will also require strong teamwork and problem‑solving abilities to support the fund accounting function, including coaching and development of staff.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely work product within specified timelines, and in coordination with other team members
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting, specifically with respect to alternative investment funds, with an emphasis on Private Equity
• Review all transaction documentation and supporting files, and understand the features of the investment transactions, accruals, etc.
• Review work paper files for accuracy and completeness, including capital activity, investment activity, income and expense accruals, valuation adjustments, etc.
• Prepare/ review management fee calculations, update distribution waterfall (carried interest) models in line with the applicable fund terms; review investor allocations and capital account statements
• Review capital call and distribution calculations, sources/uses of cash, allocations, and investor notices
• Review financial statements, notes disclosures, and supporting schedules
• Manage the year‑end audit process, in collaboration with the client, and auditors
• Handle daily/routine client information requests
• Provide guidance and direction to junior staff on all technical and client‑service‑related topics
• Where applicable, support the tax team with information to prepare tax compliance/reports
• Have a continuous process improvement mindset
• Support corporate goals and business/departmental initiatives

What You Will Bring

• 7-9 years experience, preferably with fund administrator or audit background
• Minimum 5 years in Private Equity
• Able to work independently and under tight deadlines
• Experience in people management/leading a team
• Very strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability in taking initiatives in identifying opportunities to improve upon existing service model/flow
• Knowledge of Singapore FRS, IFRS and US GAAP
• Attention to detail and ability to multi‑task
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with emphasis on Excel skills; Geneva is considered a plus

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to enable us to bring diverse perspectives to our thinking and conversation. It's important to us that we strive to have a workforce that is diverse in the widest sense.

Thank you for your interest in SS&C! If applicable, to further explore this opportunity, please apply directly with us through our Careers page on our corporate website @ www.ssctech.com/careers

Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.