Minimum of 3 years of experience in fund accounting, investment management, external audit, or another private equity-adjacent role in a top firm
Expertise in understanding financial statements including the notes to the financial statements, capital account statements, cash flow notices, ILPA templates, and other information regularly published by GPs
General understanding of limited partnership agreements, private equity fund structures, and associated fees
Detailed-orientated as it concerns applying consistent methodologies, analyzing data, and creating client-ready reports
Self-motivated to meet internal KPIs
General understanding of most Microsoft Excel functions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially as it applies to communicating with individuals across our global organization
Bachelor s degree in accounting or finance required
CA, CPA, CFA, ACCA, or other accounting/ finance certification(s) required
Client Management
1+ year(s) of experience in client management/ service as a financial consultant, auditor, investment advisor, or other financial service field
Strong presentation skills including the creation of presentation materials in Microsoft PowerPoint and the ability to break down and explain complex topics to key stakeholders
Respond to client email inquiries timely and effectively, looping in senior team members as needed
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Reporting and Analysis
Read through and extract key datapoints from financial statements, capital account statements, ILPA templates, and GP-provided schedules
Create detailed reports over management fees, partnership expenses, and carried interest for a variety of alternative investments, including private equity, real estate, private debt, and hedge funds
Apply consistent methodology around data extraction, fee recalculation, and report creation
Identify inconsistencies or large variances and escalate them to more senior team members for resolution
Consult with experienced team members across the globe when variances arise or when methodologies are unclear
Client Management
Assist the main point of contact for clients in the APAC region through responding to client email inquiries, updating internal and external trackers, sitting on regular status calls, and participating in presentations
Breakdown and explain complex fund terms, especially those relating to carried interest and management fees
Created detailed presentation materials and present FAIR findings to clients on a quarterly basis
Respond to client email inquiries timely and effectively
Respond to client email inquiries timely and effectively
You will have the opportunity to pursue and cultivate a rewarding career with a forward-thinking organization. As a FAIR Senior Analyst, you will have the ability to add value across multiple clients within the FAIR team, enabling you to gain a deep perspective and awareness of the wider industry. You will gain a rich knowledge of the alternative investment market as you perform analysis over the fees charged to our clients in multiple different alternative investments. Additionally, you will get to hone your communication and project management skills as you assist our Client Managers in keeping our various projects on track. People are at core of all that we do - based on the consistent achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), there are opportunities for development and career progression.