Private Equity Business Manager

CGS International Securities Hong Kong Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CGS International Securities Hong Kong Limited is seeking a Senior Fund Operations professional in Singapore to oversee fund accounting, NAV reporting and investor servicing. You will manage capital calls, distributions and governance for private equity funds, coordinating with auditors, tax advisers and administrators.

The role requires 5–8 years in private markets, advanced Excel skills, and experience with fund administrators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting or related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in private equity fund operations or asset management.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to reconcile complex data.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between the firm and external fund administrators.
• Oversee fund accounting, NAV reporting, investor servicing and service provider oversight.
• Manage end-to-end capital calls and distribution processes.
• Support launches of new private equity funds and platforms.
• Maintain governance frameworks and operational procedures.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Reconciliation

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

Tools

Power Automate

Fund accounting software

Job description

CGS International Securities Hong Kong Limited View all jobs

CGSInternationalSecuritiesPte.Ltd.(CGSInternational)isanaward-winningandmarketleadingintegratedfinancialservicesprovider,rankedamongthetopsecuritieshousesinAsia.

CGSInternationaltapsonourwealthofglobalandASEANinsightstoofferequitiestrading,leveragedproducts,wealthmanagement,investmentbanking,equitiesresearch,Shariah-compliantfinancing,fixedincome,currencyandcommodities,structuredproductsandprimebrokerageservicesinover15countriesandregions.

AlongwithitsparentorganisationChinaGalaxySecurities,aleadingsecuritieshouseinChina,CGSInternationalistrustedbymorethan15millioncustomersglobally.

KeyResponsibilities&Accountabilities

Fund Operations & Administration

• Act as the primary liaison between the firm and external fund administrators.
• Oversee fund accounting, NAV reporting, investor servicing and operational deliverables provided by third-party service providers.
• Review administrator outputs for accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
• Coordinate fund cash management, banking activities and operational workflows.
• Maintain operational procedures, controls and service provider oversight frameworks.

Capital Calls & Distributions

• Manage end-to-end capital call and distribution processes.
• Review investor allocations, capital account movements and supporting calculations.
• Coordinate issuance of capital call and distribution notices with fund administrators.
• Monitor investor funding status and cash receipts.
• Support reconciliation and reporting of capital activity across investors and underlying funds.

Fund Launches & Strategic Projects

• Support the launch of new private equity funds, investment platforms and fund structures.
• Coordinate across legal counsel, tax advisers, auditors, custodians and administrators during fund setup.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing operational manuals, fund procedures and governance frameworks.
• Drive operational readiness initiatives and business process improvements
  

Operational Risk, Controls &Governance

• Act as Departmental Compliance Operational Risk Officer (DCORO).
• Coordinate Compliance Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), Compliance Effectiveness Testing (CET), and Key Risk Indicator (KRI) monitoring.
• Maintain audit-ready evidence and supporting documentation for all control testing activities.
• Oversee: User access and shared drive reviews, Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and testing.

Business Management & Strategic Initiatives

• Support the development and execution of the Private Equity Department's strategic objectives and growth initiatives.
• Coordinate annual budgeting, expense planning, headcount planning and financial tracking for the Private Equity business.
• Prepare management reports, business reviews, board materials and senior management presentations.
• Coordinate vendor selection, service provider governance and operating budget oversight.
  

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5–8years of relevant experience in private equity fund operations, fund administration, asset management operations or business management.
• At least2–3 years of direct experience in private markets.
• Prior experience at a fund administrator, audit firm or asset manager is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of private equity fund structures and lifecycle, including capital calls, distributions, NAV and investor capital accounts.
• Experience overseeing third-party service providers (fund administrators, auditors, custodians, legal and tax advisers).
• Working knowledge of operational risk, compliance and control frameworks in a regulated financial institution.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Strong written communication skills for management reporting and senior stakeholder presentations.

Good to have

• Experience in fund launches or cross-border fund structuring (e.g. Singapore VCC, limited partnership structures).
• Exposure to budgeting, expense planning and business management.
• Familiarity with workflow automation tools (e.g. Power Automate).
• Knowledge of MAS regulatory requirements applicable to fund management.