Senior Associate - LOAN IQ & WSO

acuity analytics

2-12 Years

Not Disclosed

Gurugram, Gurugram, India

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Job Description

Basic information:

Position Title: Senior Associate

Experience Level: 2-12 years

Department: Private Markets

Location: Gurugram

Organizational relationships :

Position reports to Assistant 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

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
2–12+ 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