Lead Specialist - Investments - Fund Accounting (Valuations)

We are seeking a talented individual to join our investments team at Mercer. This role will be based in Mumbai. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office

Lead Specialist - Investments Fund Accounting Valuations (Private Markets)

Mercer Alternatives is a global specialist in alternative investments, including private markets. We offer customized and pooled investment solutions and advisory services for institutional investors across various asset classes, including private equity, private debt, infrastructure, real estate, and hedge funds.

As a member of the Fund Operations Team you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational aspects of Mercer private markets funds.

We will count on you to:

Valuation

• Take on an active role in the year-round valuation process including quarterly valuation and audit
• Role will comprise a) maintenance of portfolio company financial metrics database, b)oversight of valuation and c) NAV to capital statement reconciliation during audit
• Drive efficiency and quality in valuation process

Fund operations

• Liaise with external stakeholders such as fund administrators, investment managers, and auditors.
• Review financial statements and fund reports.
• Contribute to the cash management process of the funds.
• Manage investor communications via client team.
• Assist the onboarding team with new investor closings.
• Support the audit of the funds.

General

• Develop and drive process improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Play an important role in a new team, working closely with colleagues in other locations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including investment teams, portfolio management, legal & compliance, and technology.
• Act as a peer reviewer and mentor for junior colleagues
• Build and maintain new manager relationships; serve as lead relationship manager on investment manager and client relationships as required

What you need to have:

• Bachelors or masters degree in Finance, Accounting Mathematics, Engineering, or a similar field
• Experience in Big4, or asset management (2-4 years' experience) with a strong understanding of Valuation, Fund Accounting, Financial Principles and Concepts.
• Theoretical knowledge on valuation methodologies typically used to value private market assets (typically PE, Infrastructure and RE)
• Advanced knowledge on Microsoft Office especially Excel with experience into using tables, complex formulas and VBA

What makes you stand out:

• Positive, proactive, team-oriented and result-oriented attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written English and communication skills, French/Italian/German a plus
• Highly structured profile having demonstrated ability to i) communicate efficiently and ii) manage workload
• Knowledge of private markets asset classes, including Private Equity, Private Debt, Infrastructure, and Real Estate is preferred.
• Work experience in the field of valuation