Director, Client Operations, Fund Administration, PERA

Company Description

About MUFG Investor Services:

MUFG Investor Services provides asset servicing solutions to the global investment management industry. Leveraging the financial and intellectual capital of MUFG – one of the largest banks in the world with $ trillion in assets – we provide clients access to a range of leading solutions from fund administration, middle-office outsourcing, custody, foreign exchange, trustee services and depository to securities lending and other banking services.

With a diverse and dynamic network of offices across the globe, MUFG Investor Services provides challenging and rewarding careers. We achieve this by offering continuous learning and development, a collaborative team work environment, the promotion of work-life integration, and exposure to a wide variety of work.

Imagine your future at MUFG Investor Services where you can grow professionally, in a diverse and inclusive workplace that rewards your contribution.

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Job Description

This position will have the primary responsibility of managing fund accounting team(s) providing the full range of fund administration services to Private Equity, Real Estate and Hybrid Clients. This individual will be reporting directly to the Head of Operations, Malaysia and the Head of Client Operations, Fund Accounting, PERA in Singapore.

A partial list of responsibilities and skills includes:

1. Review and coordinate Net Asset Value calculation and reportings.
2. Review and coordinate investor servicing activities, including investor on-boarding, capital calls, distributions, and other investor reportings.
3. Maintain a working understanding of fund documentation(s) and apply the terms to the financial reporting and the income and expense allocations.
4. Maintain a working knowledge of current accounting principles and developing solutions for issues.
5. Review of financial statements and footnotes for audit purposes.
6. Liase with banks, auditors, brokers and custodians to ensure smooth service delivery to clients and timely completion of deliverables.
7. Lead new funds on-boarding process and ensure that everything is in order prior to the fund launch.
8. Primary contact to client on daily operational, issue discussion and any other request.
9. Resolve issues/queries raised by clients in a timely manner and maintain a high level of client satisfaction.
10. Identify and highlight opportunities for internal process improvement and increase in operational efficiency.
11. Participate in client pitch or any other sales effort as a subject matter expert.
12. Perform other duties as assigned and incidental to the work described above.

Qualifications

1. Hold a university degree in Banking/ Finance/ Mathematics/ Accounting/Economics, qualified accountant or other relevant qualification preferred.
2. Have a minimum of 12 years progressive fund administration experience in servicing Private Equity and/or Real Estate Clients.
3. Strong computer skills with strength in Microsoft Office products. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is particularly an asset.
4. Strong knowledge in IFRS, US GAAP, and GAAP. Knowledge in Luxembourg GAAP, Japanese GAAP, and Singapore GAAP would be an advantage.
5. Knowledge of Yardi & Geneva accounting software would be an advantage.

Additional Information

At MUFG Investor Services, we are exceptionally proud of our approach to Hybrid Working. It enables the flexibility to thrive from wherever our employees work and stay connected to their team and our culture. When we make Hybrid Working plans, we get to know the individual and pride ourselves in underpinning all our decisions with fairness and consistency.

MUFG Investor Services provides all of its employees with an extremely attractive compensation package. In addition to base salary, there is a group medical insurance scheme, group pension scheme, reimbursement of professional subscriptions, paid holidays, and assistance towards gym memberships.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.