Associate Director, Private Equity

Company Description
About MUFG Investor Services:
Experience something Brilliantly Different with a career at MUFG Investor Services.

Who are we? In a nutshell, MUFG Investor Services is part of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, and we partner with over 480 loyal global investment firms to provide them with administration, asset services, banking and fund financing.

We're in 14 global locations and provide an exceptional hub of Brilliantly Different talent to thrive.

Job Description
You'll report to the Senior Associate Director, Client Operations, Fund Administration. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing full-range fund accounting and administration services to private equity clients, including NAV preparation and review, custody servicing, investor record-keeping, and reporting.
• Managing a team of Fund Accountants in performing accounting and administration service delivery to customers and training staff on all aspects of the NAV process.
• Working with banks, auditors, brokers, and custodians to ensure smooth service delivery to customers and completion of NAV.
• Reviewing and approving fee schedules, including calculation of management and carried interest, ensuring all calculations follow applicable fund documents.
• Reviewing and approving investor allocations for each NAV cycle, waterfall calculation, and reviews, custody trading documents, subscription and process capital calls, and distributions wires, ensuring execution as instructed by clients and deadlines are met.
• Working with both the internal AML team and administrators to ensure all AML requirements are met.
• Responding to all client queries.
• Reviewing and signing any schedules, reports, and files for review, ensuring they are completed in compliance with organizational controls.
• Allocating resources to ensure that all work is carried out and Service Level Agreement is met.
• Approving payment of fund expenses in applicable banking systems, ensuring controls are followed.
• Helping with the preparation and review of audited financial statements and annual audits.
• Reviewing reporting for regulatory authorities.
• Establishing fund or client-specific procedures covering all aspects of our services; ensuring cross-training and cover in place for all services provided to clients.
• Helping with the growth of the local office.
• Creating ideas for improving the NAV process, technological improvements, and client reporting.
• Participating in multiple system initiatives and projects.

Working hours: 2pm to 11pm
Qualifications

• A university degree in Finance or Accounting.
• At least 5 years' experience working in the fund administration industry with experience managing staff. This can include other administrators, investment managers or fund auditors.
• In-depth understanding of Fund industry.
• Strong computer skills with strength in Microsoft Office products and willing to embrace new technologies for efficient solution. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is particularly asset.
• Strong knowledge in IFRS, US GAAP and Singapore GAAP.

Preferred

• Qualified accountant or other relevant qualification
• Good knowledge on private credit or loan products
• Experience with fund accounting software Geneva, Investran or Yardi or working knowledge of Bloomberg would be beneficial

Additional Information
What's in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?

Take a look at our careers site and you'll find everything you'd expect working with one of the fastest-growing businesses at one of the world's largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it's how we defy expectations that really defines us. You'll feel that difference in all kinds of ways.  Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus.

So, why settle for the ordinary?  Apply now for your next Brilliantly Different opportunity.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.

MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.