Fund Finance Analyst

Equifind are working with a boutique early stage venture fund based in Soho who are looking to hire a Fund Finance Analyst to join the team. As a bit of background into the business, they focus on technology businesses, consumer and FMCG brands across the UK, Europe and the US and have roughly $500m AUM. They work by investing early stage with the exit strategy of an IPO or a sale to a strategic investor.

You will be working in a small, close knit and collaborative team, offering exposure to the venture capital industry and direct interaction with investors and portfolio companies making it a brilliant role to get stuck into a first move from audit.

What will you be doing?

Investor relations:

• Preparing and distributing investor valuation statements
• Communicating with investors to address queries and provide portfolio updates
• Managing investor expectations by keeping them informed on fund performance, including comparisons against benchmarks

Fund Management:

• Tracking performance of portfolio companies and using this data to perform biannual fund valuations
• Working alongside fund administrators to ensure quarter-end procedures are completed accurately
• Calculating NAVs, management fees, and performance fees in line with fund structures and performance
• Collaborating with external auditors to complete fund audits, adhering to both UK GAAP and US GAAP
• Performing fund reconciliations in line with CASS regulations

Finance:

• Assisting with regular FCA reporting and preparing monthly CMAR submissions
• Supporting the preparation of budgets, cash flow forecasts, monthly management accounts, and internal financial reports
• Working with our outsourced accountants to review and prepare annual financial statements

Application criteria:

• ACA/ACCA or CIMA recently qualified
• Have experience, or able to demonstrate an interest within venture capital
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast growing environment
• Strong communication skills

What’s on offer:

• £60,000 – £65,000 base salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Employer pension contribution
• Subsidised gym memberships
• 28 days annual leave
• Private health and dental

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