Fund Finance Associate, Private Equity

Job Description:

Employer:

DWS Group

Title:

Fund CFO Associate

Location:

London About DWSToday, 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.

Team / division overview

The Fund CFO Associate will be part of the Illiquid Asset Operations team who are responsible for the oversight of operations and finance of Private Equity & Multi-asset Illiquid asset products. The role will focus on Private Equity Funds.

The key objectives of the team are to:

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,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

Responding to investor queries

The opportunity to work within an integrated and internationally operating department will provide the following benefits to a suitable candidate:

Work in a rapidly changing business environment in a focus growth region for DWS, ability to work independently, opportunity to work within an international team, exposure to several funds which are at different stages of the Fund life cycle.

Constant interaction with individuals within the organization, across the business (portfolio managers, product development, risk management) and externally (e.g. advisers, auditors, lawyers, service providers)
Develop wide range of professional skills (accounting, finance, tax, legal, regulatory).Role Details:

As a Fund CFO Associate you will (be):

Maintain 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,Review of statutory accounts, VAT, tax returns and / FCA and CSSF reports, liaison with auditors,Maintenance of operating standards, processes and procedures,Monitoring and assessment of business and/or regulatory risks,Assisting the oversight of the service providers.

Review of the AIF´s NAVEnsure policies are consistently applied.

We are looking for:

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…