Functional Title: Operations Analyst

Corporate Title: Associate

Department: Alternatives, Private Equity

Reports To: Head of Private Equity

Overtime Eligible (Y /N): N

Position Summary:

Serve as primary contact for operations of Private Equity fund of Funds (FoF) and serve as a liaison between other investment offices (Tokyo and London), senior team members, and investor(s) to facilitate investment.

Essential Duties/Function:

• Collaborate with senior team members, global investment offices, FoF administrators and Investors to set up FoF vehicles. Responsibilities include review and interpretation of legal documentation and guidelines, establish internal procedures and ensure their enforcement, identify and suggest areas of improvement, collaborate with potential investors in due diligence activity, negotiating with administrators, etc.
• Review communications from external fund managers regarding payables and receivables, enter the cash flow information into systems.
• Manage cash balances of the funds under management. Process cash movement as needed to resolve any potential cash shortage.
• Generate performance reports by uploading cash flow and valuation data into the system and analyze the outputs for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Collaborate with the investment team and other global offices to manage the overall process of quarterly fund monitoring.
• Liaise with external parties including FoF administrators and GPs to independently resolve ad-hoc issues related to FoF operations.
• Collaborate with senior team members to automate and/or update processes wherever possible by leveraging external vendors and IT team.
• Miscellaneous projects or duties as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/other related field or equivalent work experience required.
• 2-5 years of work experience in corporate middle/back office, fund administration and/or long-term project management is required.
• Strong command of MS Office software, including advanced Excel skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required; a fast learner with ability to excel in a highly collaborative global team.
• Ability to work before and after standard business hours as required to attend video/conference call meetings with Japan.
• Detail oriented, pro-active and able to manage multiple tasks to deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Must be a flexible team player able to adapt to change.
• Fluency in English is required.

The expected annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,000-$100,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus based on qualitative and quantitative factors.

In addition to a competitive base salary and discretionary bonus eligibility, we offer a generous benefits package which consists of the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Premiums for employees are covered at 100% and premiums for dependents are covered at 70% by the company
• 401k match and Money Purchase Plan (fully company-funded)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits
• Up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Current Hybrid Work Arrangements
• Paid Holidays in addition to vacation days, floating days and paid sick time

Disclaimer: 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. This document is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the incumbents. Job responsibilities are subject to change, with or without notice. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities at any time at the Company’s sole discretion. This document does not constitute a contract of employment with you of any kind, express or implied for any duration, or with respect to any of its stated or omitted terms. As described in the Company’s employee handbook, the Company reserves the right to terminate your employment with or without cause, notice or reason at any time at its sole discretion.

NLGIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin, citizenship, immigration status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

During the application process and, if hired, during employment, I agree to participate (if so requested by the Company and as not prohibited by applicable law) in testing to determine whether employees are under the influence of controlled drugs or illegal substances. Such tests or examinations will be performed by qualified professionals selected by the Company.

This submission of my application attests to the fact that the information that I have provided on my application, resume, given verbally, or provided on any other materials, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and also constitutes authority to verify any and all information submitted on this application. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of any fact in my application, resume or any other materials, or during any interviews, can be justification for refusal of employment, or, if employed, termination from the Company’s employ. The Company or its agents may seek to verify the information on this application. As such, I hereby authorize the Company or its agents to contact any former employer or any representative of any other organization to which I have made reference in this application, and I hereby authorize said employer and/or representative to provide information to the Company on my behalf. I also affirm that I have not signed any kind of restrictive document creating any obligation to any former employer that would restrict my acceptance of employment with the Company in the position I am seeking. I understand that this application is not an employment contract for any specific length of time between the Company and me, and that in the event I am hired, my employment will be “at will” and either the Company or I can terminate my employment with or without cause and with or without notice at any time. The Company may, at its sole discretion, hold in abeyance or revoke, amend or modify, abridge or change any benefit, policy practice, condition or process affecting its employees.

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