Investment Analyst

The Investment Analyst is responsible for supporting the investment team by managing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and analyzing investment performance. This role involves liaising with fund administrators and auditors, managing cash flow and distribution analysis, and preparing relevant financial analysis and reports to aid in investment decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with fund administrators to prepare management accounts, interim statements, and annual audited financial statements, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of NAV calculations.
• Collaborate with fund auditors during interim and annual audits, addressing audit requirements and resolving queries.
• Review and verify monthly bank reconciliations performed by administrators to confirm transactional accuracy.
• Track and validate underlying investment profits, costs, and compliance with investment mandates and covenants.
• Analyze fund transactions and bank reconciliation data to ensure alignment with regulatory and investment guidelines.
• Partner with the Compliance team to prepare and submit periodic regulatory reports to authorities (e.g., filings, disclosures).
• Maintain and update internal risk frameworks, policies, and operational procedures.
• Oversee the preparation, completion, and distribution of prospectuses and legal documents per regulatory standards.
• Monitor investee companies' performance and adherence to contractual covenants.
• Support investment teams with financial analysis, presentations, and research for decision-making.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and distribution planning and provide recommendations to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in the finance industry, with prior experience in fund administration or fund management, will be considered favorably.
• Professional accounting exam or CFA candidates are encouraged to apply.