Acuity Analytics
Acuity Analytics is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial
services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture
capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms. Its global network of over 7,200 analysts and industry
experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 850 financial institutions and consulting
companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital, driving revenue higher and
transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 28 locations worldwide. The company fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, nurturing talent, regardless of
race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation. Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody's Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by
Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira
acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder. For more details please visit www.acuityanalytics.com
Basic Information
Position Title
Delivery Lead/Delivery
Manager Experience Level 6-12 years Department
Private Markets Location Gurgaon Organizational Relationships
Position reports to
Asst. Director/Associate Director 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
WSO – Cash & Position Reconciliation o
Setting up automated Cash and Position reconciliation in excel. o
Daily cash and position reconciliation of private credit and private equity funds o
Identifying the cash and position breaks and investigating the issue to resolve the same and
update the same to respective stakeholders o
Three-way Position reconciliation between WSO, Custodians and Fund Administrator (Par
value, Cost and Market Value reconciliation) o
Reconciling the historical entries to clear and report the aged breaks o
Recording and monitoring activities (capital calls, distribution, prepayment, and debt
servicing etc.) o
Setting up WSO for new loans by going through Credit agreements, term sheet and other
legal documents. o
Loan servicing in WSO i.e., rollover, payments, borrowing, fees, spread changes, maturity
date update, etc. as per agent bank notices
Acuityanalytics.com o
Trade settlement as per custody cash movements o
Interacting pro-actively with various stakeholders like custodians, banks, and PE fund
Basic Information
Position Title
Delivery Lead/Delivery Manager
Experience Level
6-12 years
Department
Private Markets
Location
Gurgaon
Organizational Relationships
Position reports to
Asst. Director/Associate Director
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
- WSO – Cash & Position Reconciliation
- Setting up automated Cash and Position reconciliation in excel.
- Daily cash and position reconciliation of private credit and private equity funds
- Identifying the cash and position breaks and investigating the issue to resolve the same and update the same to respective stakeholders
- Three-way Position reconciliation between WSO, Custodians and Fund Administrator (Par value, Cost and Market Value reconciliation)
- Reconciling the historical entries to clear and report the aged breaks
- Recording and monitoring activities (capital calls, distribution, prepayment, and debt servicing etc.)
- Setting up WSO for new loans by going through Credit agreements, term sheet and other legal documents.
- Loan servicing in WSO i.e., rollover, payments, borrowing, fees, spread changes, maturity date update, etc. as per agent bank notices
- Trade settlement as per custody cash movements
- Interacting pro-actively with various stakeholders like custodians, banks, and PE fund managers on a day-to-day-basis
- Manage month end closing activities
- Loan IQ - Loan Booking, Servicing and Trade Settlement
- Review Credit agreement and other loan related documents
- Setup or modify new and existing loans in several notebooks of LoanIQ
- Setup and update repayment schedules, Pricing Index & Rules, Facility, type of facility, CRA info, Repayment, maturity etc.
- Perform servicing activities in LoanIQ – Rollovers, Advances, Paydowns, Past Dues, fees and interest and principal payments
- Thoroughly checking Agent's notices involving drawdowns, repricing, loan service etc.
- Assist Agency teams with the Agent's notices
- Track Past Due payments, clean up unpaid and prepare reports per requirement
- Understanding of Trade documents like Assignment agreements, Funding Memos
- Book the new trades (Internal/External) in LoanIQ
- Manual Share adjustment of internal loans to settle the trades
- Settlement of Third-Party trades in LoanIQ and Clearpar
- Setting up SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) by laying down the processes and internal check frameworks to achieve the overall objective
- Client Management: Understanding project request, negotiate deadline and handling client queries
- Project Management: Project structuring, planning, conceptualizing output
Key Competencies
- B. Com Graduate/MBA finance/CA/CFA
- 6-12 years of strong experience in fund accounting, Loan Syndication, Asset servicing, cash, and position reconciliation of private equity funds
- Knowledge of databases Markit (for notices), Geneva reporting (cash and Long-short position)
- Experience of working on WSO, Allvue, LoanIQ and other loan operations platform
- Understanding and ability to work with Legal documents (Credit or Loan agreements/Amendments/Assignment agreements)
- Strong in finance fundamentals and analytical skills
- Excellent in MS Excel to process varied data sets
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
- Dedicated and motivated individuals having demonstrated academic excellence with project management, client relationship management, analytical, and teamwork skills
managers on a day-to-day-basis o
Manage month end closing activities
- Loan IQ - Loan Booking, Servicing and Trade Settlement o Review Credit agreement and other loan related documents o Setup or modify new and existing loans in several notebooks of LoanIQ o Setup and update repayment schedules, Pricing Index & Rules, Facility, type of facility, CRA info, Repayment, maturity etc. o Perform servicing activities in LoanIQ – Rollovers, Advances, Paydowns, Past Dues, fees and interest and principal payments o Thoroughly checking Agent's notices involving drawdowns, repricing, loan service etc. o Assist Agency teams with the Agent's notices o Track Past Due payments, clean up unpaid and prepare reports per requirement o Understanding of Trade documents like Assignment agreements, Funding Memos o Book the new trades (Internal/External) in LoanIQ o Manual Share adjustment of internal loans to settle the trades o Settlement of Third-Party trades in LoanIQ and Clearpar
- Setting up SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) by laying down the processes and internal check frameworks to achieve the overall objective
- Client Management: Understanding project request, negotiate deadline and handling client queries
- Project Management: Project structuring, planning, conceptualizing output Key Competencies
B. Com Graduate/MBA finance/CA/CFA
- 6-12 years of strong experience in fund accounting, Loan Syndication, Asset servicing, cash, and position reconciliation of private equity funds
- Knowledge of databases Markit (for notices), Geneva reporting (cash and Long-short position)
- Experience of working on WSO, Allvue, LoanIQ and other loan operations platform
- Understanding and ability to work with Legal documents (Credit or Loan agreements/Amendments/Assignment agreements)
- Strong in finance fundamentals and analytical skills
- Excellent in MS Excel to process varied data sets
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
- Dedicated and motivated individuals having demonstrated academic excellence with project management, client relationship management, analytical, and teamwork skills
