Private Equity Director

Private Equity Director

Hedge Serv is a leading global fund administrator with more than $450 billion in assets under administration across all investment vehicles including Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, UCITS, Hybrid Credit Managers, Funds of Funds and Managed Account Platforms. We optimize our clients' experience using unique proprietary technology coupled with robotic process automation, intuitive digital programs powered by machine learning, and enhanced by an extensive proprietary transaction data set.

Hedge Serv's entrepreneurial and innovative spirit cultivates a productive and agile environment enabling its team to anticipate clients' needs and consistently deliver solutions in real time. Led by the most experienced team of industry experts, Hedge Serv with 1,500+ professionals around the globe expertly provides customizable solutions for their clients' risk, portfolio management, middle office, investor relations, accounting, regulatory, compliance, and tax services.

Since its inception in 2008, Hedge Serv has received numerous accolades, including Top Overall Administrator and #1 rankings for Fund Accounting, Reporting & Reporting Technology, Client Service, Investor Services, Alternative Fund Expertise, and Regulatory Expertise.

Hedge Serv is a progressive company with continuously evolving ways of working to ensure a future-focused mindset. Our employees benefit from a robust career development framework and clear learning paths which outline career trajectory, training and progression plans. Hedge Serv supports employees through a variety of offerings, including remote and hybrid working arrangements, and fully paid comprehensive health and well-being benefits.

Hedge Serv was recognized as a Next Gen employer by Ripple Match on its list of 100 top workplaces for Generation Z for 2022. Hedge Serv operates 13 offices in the United States, Grand Cayman, Ireland, Poland, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Philippines and Australia.

This role will be hybrid in either our Dallas, TX or Raleigh, NC office. Visa sponsorship will not be offered at this time.

Due to its innovative technology and service offering Hedge Serv's closed end funds team is expanding. The team currently services a mix of private equity, real estate and hybrid structures. The team works with its clients on collaborating new technology solutions as well as client service models to support unique structures and operating models to meet an evolving and growing area within the asset management industry.

We have an open and collaborative approach and look for everyone's input when solving problems. This framework encourages professional development by empowering you to learn continuously and focus on more complex work as your experience progresses. Working in the PE department gives you exposure to new developments and forward-thinking approaches within our industry.

A Private Equity Director will be required to manage the closed end fund accounting process within the guidelines and procedures provided by Hedge Serv and under the supervision and guidance of a Private Equity Managing Director. They will manage the timely and accurate delivery of NAV calculations. They will assist in the development of client relationships and will require a detailed understanding of the service requirements for closed end fund administration.

The below list is not finite and may be added to. The combination of tasks required to be executed will vary depending on both client structure, client requirements and business needs.

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Private Equity team including :

• Capital Call and Distribution Processing
• Preparation of net asset value calculations and financial statements
• Fee calculations and profit and loss allocations
• Waterfall creation and maintenance
• Performance reporting including IRRs
• Ad hoc client and investor reporting
• Managing client relationships involving interaction with both the client and the relevant Private Equity Managing Director to ensure consistency of service
• Ensure the assigned accounting team operates within the clearly defined and documented control environment
• Manage and develop client teams of up to 10 employees
• Resolve fund accounting enquiries escalated by Supervisor or Administrator
• Develop and improve workflows and procedures
• Manage the audit process ensuring timely and successful completion of fund audits
• Manage and complete client onboarding and transitions
• Manage fund accounting recruitment, training and performance evaluations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other stakeholder groups

Hedge Serv operates a client focused structure which provides a wide range of experience to all levels of employees. As such a Private Equity Fund Accounting Director should be flexible and willing to adapt.

• 10+ years' experience working in a Hedge Fund Administration firm with at least 3 of those at…