Our client is a specialized alternative investment fund focused on generating value through opportunities in emerging markets. Founded in 2016, it is one of the largest independent asset managers dedicated to special situations in these markets, managing approximately $1.2 billion for institutional investors, including pensions, endowments, foundations, and multi-family offices. With a team of around 40 professionals, the firm operates from offices in key global cities such as London, São Paulo, Washington, D.C., and others.
The position
Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Coordinator to oversee key operational functions, including FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), Accounting, Treasury, Fund Operations, and Administrative. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Director of Finance & Operations to lead and ensure efficient coordination across these critical areas.
Responsibilities
FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
- Perform ongoing financial forecasting and variance analysis, providing actionable insights.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the management team, highlighting key financial metrics and trends.
Accounting
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations with external BPO, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Coordinate with external auditors and manage the audit process.
Treasury
- Manage cash flow forecasting to ensure liquidity across the business.
- Oversee banking relationships, cash management, and treasury operations.
- Coordinate financing activities, including loans and credit facilities.
- Oversee foreign exchange (FX) management, including monitoring FX exposure, executing hedging strategies, and managing currency transactions.
Fund Operations
- Coordinate fund administration activities, including capital calls, distributions, and valuations.
- Ensure compliance with fund regulations and timely reporting to investors.
- Track fund performance, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for internal and external stakeholders.
Administrative Coordination
- Provide administrative support to the COO and executive team, managing schedules, communications, and meetings.
- Liaise with external vendors, service providers, and partners to ensure smooth administrative operations.
- Organize and maintain company records, legal documents, and contracts.
- Manage office supplies, facilities, and other administrative tasks to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in finance, preferably within private equity or asset management.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Proven experience in FP&A and providing strategic financial insights.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, cash flow management, and treasury operations.
- Experience in foreign exchange (FX) management, including hedging strategies and currency transactions.
- Familiarity with fund management, including capital calls and distributions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills for working with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactive approach to administrative tasks and operations management