Senior Operations Manager (Private Equity)

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,300,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment group in Cape Town is offering an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Operations Manager in the private equity sector. This role involves preparation of key reports, stakeholder engagement, and management of financial operations within international investments, demanding high-level expertise and a collaborative spirit within a top-tier team.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of private market or financial services experience required.
• Experience in middle office investment banking or private equity finance beneficial.
• Strong cultural fit: partnership, humility, perspective, respect.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of reports and supporting documentation for board meetings.
• Liaise with key stakeholders like lawyers, bankers, and auditors.
• Review financial statements and audit queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Understanding international private equity

Stakeholder liaison

Education

CA / SA or relevant degree

Job description

Senior Operations Manager (Private Equity)

R1.3m (Neg) plus bonus

Cape Town

Superb career opportunity with a leading investment group. Work as part of this high-performing team in the international private equity space, which makes primary and secondary private equity investments in buyout, growth, and venture capital funds across the USA, Europe, and Asia.

Key performance areas :

• Preparation of relevant reports and supporting documentation for board meetings.
• Actively contribute to a world-class operating environment for the IPE business.
• Perform reporting functions for the IPE business, such as stakeholder reports, IC valuations reports, investment manager reports, banking reports, etc.
• Set up new sub-funds and new products.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, such as lawyers, bankers, administrators, auditors, and investment managers.
• Provide recommendations for capital calls, review cash statements, and make cash management decisions.
• Conduct back-office reporting reviews.
• Provide net asset value confirmation to the investment manager.
• Prepare advisory fee calculation reviews and arrange invoices.
• Review financial statements and respond to audit queries.
• Manage credit facility renewals.
• Handle FATCA / CRS update requests from portfolio funds.
• Prepare subscription documents for all new portfolio funds.
• Respond to tax requests from Group Tax.
• Update sub-fund prospectuses.
• Review invoices and allocate costs between sub-funds.

Qualifications and experience

• CA / SA or relevant degree with at least 10 years of private market or financial services experience.
• Prior experience in a middle office investment banking, asset management, or private equity finance environment would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Strong cultural fit – partnership, humility, perspective, respect.
• Good technical ability, especially understanding complexities around international private equity investments and portfolios.