Our client is a prominent Asia-based investment firm with a substantial global presence. With significant assets under management, they focus on various investment strategies including platform-building, buyouts, credit, and growth opportunities across multiple sectors. Their expertise spans a wide range of industries, with a particular emphasis on innovative and high-growth areas.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager (Private Credit) to join their finance team. This role focuses on managing the operational and financial aspects of the firm’s private credit platform. This role requires a confident and proactive finance professional who can manage the financial operations of the firm’s private credit platform.
Key Responsibilities:
Fund Operations and Collaboration with Service Providers:
- Oversee the fund accounting process managed by external fund administrators, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Act as the primary point of contact for fund administrators, auditors, and other external service providers to facilitate seamless operations.
- Review and approve NAV calculations, financial statements, and other deliverables prepared by service providers.
Portfolio Valuation and Monitoring:
- Support the valuation process for private credit and mezzanine investments, ensuring compliance with internal valuation policies.
- Monitor portfolio performance, including tracking of loan covenants, interest payments, and repayment schedules.
- Prepare periodic reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders summarizing key metrics and financial performance.
Transaction and Operational Support:
- Coordinate operational workflows for private credit transactions, including funding processes and vehicle setup.
- Work closely with the investment team to ensure efficient execution of credit deals and compliance with operational policies.
Treasury and Cash Flow Management:
- Oversee cash flow planning related to credit investments, ensuring proper management of capital calls, distributions, and liquidity.
- Liaise with fund administrators to ensure accurate and timely processing of payments and receipts.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal controls for fund operations.
- Identify potential operational risks and work with the Global Financial Controller to implement mitigation strategies.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Reporting:
- Prepare and deliver comprehensive financial and operational updates to the Global Financial Controller and senior management.
- Serve as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 8–12 years of experience in fund finance or operations within private credit, private equity, or investment management.
- Strong knowledge of fund accounting, portfolio valuation, and financial reporting processes.
- Familiarity with credit structures, including loans and mezzanine financing, and their operational requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Articulate and assertive in discussions, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and compelling manner
- Takes initiative to address challenges and drive improvements, demonstrating confidence in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.
Interested candidates may reach out to Jacqueline at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
