Associate -or- Senior Associate Fund Financial Operations (Dallas, TX)

Job Title

Associate -or Senior Associate, Fund Financial Operations

Job Description

The Associate -or Senior Associate, Fund Financial Operations is an integral member of Corporate Finance's Fund Financial Operations ("FFO") team with primary responsibility for (i) quarterly investor reports on behalf of sponsored commingled fund and separate account vehicles and (ii) recurring and ad-hoc operational and financial performance requests from existing and prospective investors and the consulting community. The Associate -or- Senior Associate, Fund Financial Operations will also ensure that investors receive all requested information in an accurate, timely and courteous manner and support other groups with timely data to support the operations and efforts of the firm.

Essential Duties

• Act as the primary communication point person and conduit between the firm and the investor(s) for their respective commingled funds and/or separate accounts.
• Assist in the review Fund Financial Statements, fees and carried interest calculations from Fund Administrator
• Review recurring and ad-hoc investor and consultant inquiries, surveys, and questionnaires related to operational and financial information with the aptitude to understand the request, organize the data collection between teams, and provide the deliverable with appropriate information, ensuring consistency with past reporting and appropriate disclosures.
• Produce quarterly investor reports in Workiva by working closely with Portfolio Management, Fund Administrator, Asset Management, and other teams to assemble and process operational and financial data required for disclosure purposes.
• Assist with reviewing processing capital calls, distributions and other investor communications.
• Maintain accuracy of data for their assigned commingled funds and/or separate accounts and investors in the Juniper Square investor portal.
• Liaise with other FFO team members to implement process efficiencies that ensure consistency, scalability and ensure best practices are adopted across the team and firm.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• 3+ years of applicable experience in investment, fund, and/or investor reporting.
• Real estate private equity experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptionally strong analytical and communication (both verbal and written) skills.
• Strong attention to detail and quality of deliverables.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, while being flexible, adaptable, and having fun.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with Workiva, Juniper Square, and Yardi preferred.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job title.
• Must be willing to work on-site full-time

Key Competencies

• High level of attention to detail, aptitude, poise and reliability.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work well both individually and as part of a team.
• Proven track record of excellence in project management and meeting deadlines.
• Possesses a great attitude and a strong level of work ethic, honesty, and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with all levels of internal employees as well as with external parties in a polished and professional manner.