- Designation: Delivery Lead
- Years of Experience: 6 to 9 yrs
- Reporting Line: Assistant Director/ Associate Director
- Location: Gurgaon
Job Purpose
The job role is in the Private Markets division at Acuity, one of the fastest growing segments within the firm. This opportunity is ideal for a private equity /investment banking / strategy consulting professional who is interested in working with leading global private equity funds and corporations.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and manage automated cash and position reconciliations using Excel-based tools
- Perform daily cash and position reconciliations for Private Credit and Private Equity funds
- Identify, investigate, and resolve cash and position breaks, ensuring timely communication and escalation to relevant stakeholders
- Conduct three-way position reconciliations between Loan Platforms, Custodians, and Fund Administrators, covering Par Value, Cost, and Market Value
- Reconcile historical transactions to clear aged breaks and ensure accurate reporting
- Record, monitor, and track fund activities including capital calls, distributions, prepayments, and debt servicing transactions
- Set up new loans by reviewing credit agreements, term sheets, and related legal documentation
- Execute loan servicing activities, including rollovers, payments, borrowings, fee processing, spread changes, and maturity date updates in line with agent bank notices
- Manage trade settlements in accordance with custody cash movements
- Proactively coordinate with custodians, banks, fund administrators, and private equity fund managers to resolve operational issues on a day-to-day basis
- Support and manage month-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by defining processes and internal control frameworks to improve efficiency and governance
- Provide client management support by understanding project requirements, negotiating timelines, and addressing client queries
- Lead project management activities, including project structuring, planning, execution, and delivery conceptualization
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
- 6-9 years of relevant experience in fund accounting, asset servicing, loan syndication, and cash and position reconciliation
- Proficiency in WSO or similar loan administration platforms
- Strong understanding of Private Credit, leveraged loans, CLOs, syndicated lending, and end-to-end loan lifecycle events
- Ability to interpret legal, credit, and trade documentation
- Advanced MS Excel and data analysis skills
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Client relationship management and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to prioritize work and perform under pressure
- Strong team collaboration, ownership, and process improvement mindset
