Product Manager - Private Equity - Investment Firm

Product Manager - Private Equity

About Our Client :

- Our Client is a leading global impact investment manager.

- As a pioneering impact investor, they are dedicated to generating lasting positive impact for communities and the environment, while aiming to provide attractive returns to investors.

- Since their inception in the early 2000s, Our Client has evolved into a leading global impact investment manager, connecting millions of entrepreneurs in emerging and frontier markets with investors.

- Their aim is to make impact investment solutions accessible to all and to advance the conscious use of capital which benefits society and the environment.

The Role :

- Their Products & Structuring team is looking for a motivated, self-driven colleague in the additionally created position of a Product Manager Private Equity.

- You will support their Private Equity Direct and Private Equity Fund-of-Funds products proactively with your sound professional expertise with a variety of product maintenance related tasks.

Excellent German language skills are a must.

Your Main Tasks :

- Maintain the books and records of Private Equity funds

- Set-up and maintenance of fund structures and investments in accounting database

- Prepare and/or review periodic Net Asset Valuations and financial reporting packs consisting of financial statements, management fee and carried interest calculations, and investor allocations and capital account statements

- Prepare and/or review capital call and distribution calculations including investor notices and reconcile call proceeds and distribution payments

- Ensure ad hoc requests from clients and investors are addressed in a timely manner

- Work closely with manager, team and support functions to manage client expectations and ensure adherence to SLA timelines on client deliverables

- Demonstrate knowledge of Private Equity fund structures and accounting flows

- Liaise with support functions and internal stakeholders including risk and control groups, audit, compliance, implementation and investor relations

- Adhere to control framework including internal policies and procedures

- Participate in ad hoc client projects and internal initiatives

- Manage year-end process and handle requests from external auditors and tax teams

- Review fund governing documents and other related agreements, and ensure correct application of terms and conditions

Experience :

- You have minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role in Asset Management, preferably in private markets and a strong understanding of asset valuation and risk topics.

- You also feel familiar with fund accounting and reporting exposure.

Education : Besides your professional experience you can rely on your sound education, i.e. relevant apprenticeship with further higher education in Accounting or a University degree in Banking and Finance and/or an education as Chartered Accountant with a recognized institution.

Skills :

- Familiar with Private Equity fund structures

- Analytical thinker and problem solver with attention to detail

- Ability to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities

- Excellent interpersonal, communication and client service skills

- Team player with strong organisational skills and ability to see projects to completion

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite and strong MS Excel skills

- Your interest in impact investing and enthusiasm for this industry complete your profile.

Language : You are business proficient in English; excellent German language skills are a must.