Funds Officer

ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

As an Officer, you will be working within a small team and collectively be responsible for the administration of a portfolio of fund clients.  You will be assigned a mentor, and your team will introduce you to our clients, systems and policies. Specific responsibilities include:   

• Support the day-to-day administration for a portfolio of funds, likely to include private equity and debt investment strategies.
• Assist in the successful delivery of core operational processes including draw downs, distributions, investment transactions, investor reporting, financing arrangements and facilities, investor queries and other administration activities.  
• Undertake additional one-off projects as agreed with your manager, likely to include client acceptance, entity establishment and the setup of client specific operational processes and records.
• Interact with clients, board members, third party intermediaries such as banks, lawyers, accountants both in person and via written or telephone communication.  
• Process client payments on a variety of bank platforms.  
• Contribute to the timely and accurate bookkeeping and reporting for fund entities, undertaken by our Fund Accounting team.  
• Support the audit process and help coordinate the audits in line with client requirements.  Work with the company secretarial team to ensure that governance responsibilities and reporting operates smoothly.  
• Deal with client transactions as they arise with the support of the Engagement Manager.  
• Assist with the preparation and collation of Know Your Customer and Client Due Diligence Files. Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures.  
  

YOUR PROFILE: 

• Most importantly, have a passion for your role and for building successful client relationships through teamwork and high standards of service.
• Be studying for, or be eager to commence studies towards, a relevant professional qualification.
• Have an interest in the funds industry – no fund administration experience is required as we will structure the role and responsibilities around the successful candidate.
• Have solid organisational skills and be able to learn quickly.
• Be ambitious, a good communicator with a high level of energy and commitment.
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines.
• Have a high level of IT literacy. 

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word:

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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