Private Markets Specialist

About the role

The Private Markets Operations Specialist supports the administration, accounting, reporting and operational activities of private market investments, including private debt, private equity, senior loans, fixed income, mortgages and other alternative asset classes. The role ensures accurate and timely execution of transaction processing, fund administration, financial reporting, reconciliations, cash management and client deliverables, working closely with investment teams, finance, custodians, fund administrators and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Process and monitor investment transactions (capital calls, distributions, trade settlements, funding and cash movements) and maintain investment and portfolio data.
• Support fund administration, including NAV oversight, fund and portfolio accounting, and reconciliation of cash, holdings and general ledger accounts.
• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare, review and support financial reports, management reports, client deliverables and financial statements, and perform reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Monitor and reconcile cash balances, assist with cash forecasts and liquidity projections, and resolve reconciliation breaks.
• Adhere to policies and regulatory requirements, support audits, maintain controls and identify operational risks.
• Collaborate with investment teams, finance, operations, compliance, technology and external service providers, and respond to inquiries.
• Identify efficiency improvements and take part in automation, migration and transformation initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Management or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in Private Markets, Alternative Investments, Investment Operations, Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting, Asset Management, Banking or Financial Services.
• Experience with private debt, private equity, senior loans, mortgages, fixed income or other alternative investments is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation and data management skills.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with reporting, visualization and workflow tools such as Power BI and PowerApps is an advantage.
• Familiarity with investment accounting and fund administration platforms (e.g., Investran, SimCorp, Workiva, Yardi, DealGen, SCD) is preferred.

Working arrangement: Hybrid.