Fund CFO Specialist - Associate

Job Description

Employer:

DWS Group

Title:

Fund CFO Specialist

Location:

London

Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.

Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.

We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’.

As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.

This is your chance to invest in your future.

The Fund CFO Associate will be part of the Fund CFO team who are responsible for the oversight of operations and finance of products managed within the Alternatives business. This role will focus on five Infrastructure funds, three of which is fully invested and two of which is in the marketing and investing phase.

The successful candidate will be required to manage and run the day-to-day operations of the Fund and Fund entities with responsibilities as follows:

• Maintain and establish relationships with Fund and SPV officers, banks, administrators, legal and tax advisers,

• Support legal and regulatory compliance functions of the business,

• Review of fund entity management accounts, quarterly NAVs,

• Co-ordination and review of statutory accounts, VAT, tax returns and / FCA and CSSF reports, liaison with auditors,

• Implementation and maintenance of operating standards, processes and procedures,

• Monitoring and assessment of business and/or regulatory risks,

• Oversight of the service providers,

• Review and approve AIF´s NAV,

• Ensure policies are consistently applied,

• Reviewing / responding to investor queries (existing and prospective).

As a Fund CFO Associate you will (be):

• Support launch of new products / Funds,

• Oversee fund corporate administration,

• Manage the engagement and on-going oversight of Service Providers,

• Carrying out certain control activities, such as bid budgets, fees monitoring, regulatory disclosures, etc

• Manage cash,

• The create and maintain the Fund Models forecasting the cashflows from each asset over the fund life,

• Managing and using asset portfolio software capturing all asset data and information,

• Oversee product accounting,

• Manage audit and tax reporting processes,

• Oversee performance measurement and financial reporting,

• Liaising with the deal team to help support the acquisition of assets, AML / KYC, funding, engagement letters, bid costs, deal closing, conflict clearance, etc,

• Reviewing the NAV on a quarterly and annual basis,

• Monthly AUM reporting,

• Review of Annex IV returns,

• Responding to investor queries.

• Motivated team member with strong attention to detail,

• Analytical and pro-active approach to problem solving,

• Strong interpersonal skills with flexibility to work independently,

• Highly collaborative and able to work efficiently and effectively,

• Ability to proactively communicate issues to the direct report,

• Ability to translate complex situation into a succinct action points list,

• Ability to work to tight deadlines, good overall knowledge of asset management and holding companies.

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA)

• Experience with in the Alternative Investment Fund industry and / or financial industry is beneficial;

• Experience in Infrastructure and / or Private Equity is highly beneficial but not necessary.

• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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