REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS • Knowledge of the investment industry, including markets and instruments. • Basic investment concepts knowledge: IRR, time-weighted return, NAVs, accruals, etc. • Investment operations knowledge: hedge fund accounting, private equity funds, performance reporting, etc. • Alternative asset class knowledge: hedge funds, private equity, non-marketable securities, marketable securities, etc. • Advanced understanding of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), with particular emphasis on Excel Advanced Excel skills (Excel Pivot Tables, Charts, V-lookup, etc.). • Analytical skills • Understanding of instances when performance issues need to be escalated to a supervisor. • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and perform effectively under deadlines. • Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and to reconcile any conflicting priorities. • Commitment to project success as it may require working unconventional hours during critical project phase. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS • Functional / industry knowledge of and experience with complex asset allocators such as endowments, foundations, family offices, institutional asset managers, pension funds or sovereign wealth funds. • Understanding of alternative investment custodians, administrators, and service providers. • Work experience in one of the following o Alternative Asset Operations o Performance Measurement o Investment Accounting (analytics, reporting, etc.) • Technical skills / systems knowledge (Investment Administration & Portfolio Analytics Platforms). • Experience using VBA, Python or other programming language to format large data sets. • Orientation to operational process improvement. • Client servicing experience. High level of comfort communicating directly with clients and client advocacy. • Ability to work closely and collaborate with internal stakeholders. QUALIFICATIONS • A College or University degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics or a related field • Minimum of 1 year of industry experience in one or more of the following fields: o Alternative Asset Operations o Performance Measurement o Investment Accounting (analytics, reporting, etc.) • Interest in pursuing: CFA, CAIA, CIPM, CPA, MBA. • A genuine desire and capability to work in a fast-paced, professional, inclusive environment which requires teamwork, well-honed problem-solving skills, frequent re-prioritization, deadline management, ongoing and comprehensive communication, constant attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement and best practices. | 
