Alternative Fund Services - Private Equity - Associate - Bangalore

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title

Associate – Alternative Fund Services - Private Fund Services

Short description

Join a team of passionate and dedicated professionals in Alternative Fund Administration industry working for one of the world's most innovative banks.

Posting description

The ideal candidate for this role should have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and an eye for detail.

As an Associate in our Private Equity and Real Estate Services Fund Administration team, you will be responsible for administering private equity funds and other alternative investment vehicles, including preparing & reviewing financial statements and reports and providing support for investor relations activities. You will be responsible for bookkeeping, reconciliation, calculating fees, preparing financial statements and investor reports, and process improvements. Additionally, you will be expected to assign work, perform detailed reviews, provide guidance and training, coordinate with various stakeholders and support audit process.

Job Responsibilities

Provide directions and review journal entries booked into Investran

Prepare and review fund level financial statements including the consolidated balance sheet, income statement, statement of partners' capital, schedule of investments, footnotes to financial statements and cash flows

Prepare and review investor capital calls, distributions notices

Comprehend fund agreements in order to determine impact on reporting

Proactively anticipate, communicate and escalate issues to Manager in a timely manner

Participate & Lead special and ad hoc projects for internal initiatives & external clients

Support audit process

Monitor and evaluate current processes and technology, and work with management to improve and gain efficiencies

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

Bachelor's / Master's degree in Accounting / ICWA / CA / MBA / CPA

Minimum 4 years of accounting experience in private equity or hedge fund accounting

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and accounting software

Ability to function in high-pressure situations and meet strict deadlines consistently

Attention to detail, Innovative and analytical thinking with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Team player instincts with the ability to see a project to conclusion with little follow-up

Superb sense of client service with ability to appropriately exercise professional skepticism and judgment

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

Familiarity with various private equity legal and investment structures

Familiarity with various waterfall models

Experience using partnership accounting applications (e.g. Investran)

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

ABOUT THE TEAM

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.