Strategic Financial Operations Analyst - Private Equity

Antares Capital LP; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Antares Capital LP in Chicago seeks an Analyst/Associate, Strategic Financial Operations to support equity activities and project-based assignments, including expense allocations. You will work with a dynamic team across transactions and contribute to the firm's Finance function.

You will engage in transaction oversight, valuations support, cash activity coordination, and financial reporting, partnering with Asset Management, Legal, Operations, and Credit Underwriting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA is a plus.
• 2-5 years in fund admin, audit, investments, hedge funds, or related field.
• Strong analytical and financial skills; ability to read complex legal docs.
• Intermediate Excel skills: formulas, pivots, data analysis, reporting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a team setting.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Review equity trade bookings and post-trade activities for LP/GP investments.
• Maintain PIK income calculations and assist fair value marks.
• Review cash distributions and coordinate tagging of cash related to equities.
• Support financial reporting including Schedule of Investments.
• Collaborate with Asset Management, Legal, Operations, Finance, and Credit Underwriting.
• Prepare equity portfolio reporting and assist reconciliations across systems.
• Support ad hoc projects and allocation of direct/indirect expenses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Excel proficient

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Independent execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Antares Capital LP in Chicago seeks an Analyst/Associate, Strategic Financial Operations to support equity activities and project-based assignments, including expense allocations. You will work with a dynamic team across transactions and contribute to the firm's Finance function.

You will engage in transaction oversight, valuations support, cash activity coordination, and financial reporting, partnering with Asset Management, Legal, Operations, and Credit Underwriting.