Private Equity Supervisor - Fund Administration

The Private Equity Supervisor supports the delivery of high-quality fund administration for private equity funds. This role oversees daily fund operations including capital activity, NAVs, financial statements, fee calculations, waterfalls, and IRR reporting. The position supervises and develops a small team, supports audits and client onboarding, acts as a technical escalation point, and drives process improvements while maintaining strong client relationships.Job Summary / Introduction and Detailed Job DescriptionThe Private Equity Supervisor plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality fund administration services across a portfolio of private equity clients. Reporting into senior management, this role involves supervising a small team of accountants while taking ownership of core fund accounting deliverables and client interactions.The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day fund operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to regulatory and reporting requirements. Responsibilities include processing capital activity, preparing NAVs and financial statements, managing fee calculations and waterfall structures, and producing performance metrics such as IRR. The role also supports audit processes, client onboarding and transitions, and contributes to ongoing process improvements and operational efficiencies.As a people manager, the Private Equity Supervisor acts as a point of escalation for technical queries, supports the development of junior team members, and works closely with internal stakeholders and clients to maintain high service standards.Skills and Experience3 to 6 years of experience within financial services, ideally in fund administration, audit, or investment managementExposure to private equity is preferred but not essentialHedge fund experience is advantageousBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or MathematicsProgress toward a professional accounting qualification such as CPAStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office with the ability to learn proprietary systemsSolid understanding of NAV preparation, capital activity, fee calculations, and financial reportingExperience with waterfall models and performance reporting including IRRExcellent attention to detail, organization, and analytical skillsStrong written and verbal communication abilitiesConfident supervising and mentoring junior team membersCollaborative, adaptable, and proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Salary : $75,500 - $103,400