HedgeServ is a leading global fund administrator with more than $450 billion in assets under administration across all investment vehicles including Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, UCITS, Hybrid Credit Managers, Funds of Funds and Managed Account Platforms. We optimize our clients’ experience using unique proprietary technology coupled with robotic process automation, intuitive digital programs powered by machine learning, and enhanced by an extensive proprietary transaction data set. HedgeServ’s entrepreneurial and innovative spirit cultivates a productive and agile environment enabling its team to anticipate clients’ needs and consistently deliver solutions in real time.
Private Equity Department
Due to its innovative technology and service offering, HedgeServ’s closed end funds team is expanding in Luxembourg, Poland, Dublin and the US. The team currently services a mix of private equity, real estate and hybrid structures.
Job Description
A Private Equity Director is responsible for all aspects of the NAV calculation for Private Equity funds, reporting to the Private Equity Managing Director. They provide leadership and strategic direction for assigned fund groups and contribute to the development and implementation of system, procedural and operational enhancements. They ensure the timely and accurate delivery of NAV calculations and are key contacts for ad hoc client requests and issues.
Key Accountabilities of the Role
* Work as part of a team of managers, directors and managing directors, who have ongoing responsibility for developing all aspects of HedgeServ services.
* Provide leadership and strategic direction for assigned fund accounting groups.
* Participate in new client meetings, demonstrating HedgeServ software, discussing accounting and Private Equity issues and outlining HedgeServ’s solution to their needs.
* Efficiently manage multiple client relationships.
* Understand and be responsible for all aspects of NAV production including fee calculations, waterfall calculations, capital call and distribution calculations, and investor notices/investor statements.
* Ensure the assigned private equity accounting group operates within a clearly defined, documented and tested control environment.
* Participate in the continuous development and enhancement of workflows and procedures.
* Resolve exceptional problems and take on special projects or tasks as assigned.
* Responsible for private equity recruitment and performance evaluations.
* Foster a collaborative team environment and develop team growth.
* Support education and training among the team.
* Resolve employee complaints in conjunction with HR and the MD group.
* Prepare and review financial and regulatory reports.
* Develop and maintain relationships with client brokers, auditors, and legal counsel.
* Responsible for new client conversion and initialization to the HedgeServ platform.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Fund Accounting, Investor Services, Quality Assurance, Client Servicing, Operations and Compliance departments.
Private Equity Directors should be flexible and willing to adapt. They should be capable of managing teams of up to 30 staff in total, servicing multiple clients with various requirements and deadlines.
Education
* Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree. Min. 2.2 honors degree.
Skills
* IT Literate
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work effectively within a team or independently
* Strong inter-personal skills
* Good initiative with the ability to prioritize
* Strong systems, product and process knowledge
* Reliable, flexible and dependable
* Approachable and committed
* Ability to positively influence team morale
* Demonstrate leadership skills
* Take ownership of designated tasks
* Act as a role model for HedgeServ
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