Alternative Investment Support Associate - 9-12 month FTC

Dublin, IrelandHybridToday

Job description

## About the company At Davy, it's the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future. At Davy, you are the difference. Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors. Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally. ## About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Davy as an Alternative Investment Support Associate on a 9-12m Fixed Term Contract basis. In the role, the successful candidate will be responsible for: - Prioritising and completing tasks that ensure funds are accurately priced for each valuation point for a portfolio of private equity funds and hedge funds - Identifying and validating pricing variances and large variation movements - Studying and reviewing the current pricing system in order to improve productivity, quality and efficiency - The execution of capital calls and distributions. - The preparation of annual tax statements for client investments in private equity products - The preparation and review of financial statements for company investment structures - Maintaining relationships with Private Equity Firms and Life Assurance Companies - Understanding client relationships and expectations to ensure client deliverables are timely and accurate - Ownership of timely resolution of client/investor queries - Investigating reconciliation differences during the monthly reconciliation cycle ### About you We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills: - Previous experience in fund administration preferred. - Can demonstrate experience of internal controls, procedures and interaction with internal audit, implementing change and constantly creating efficiencies in operating model. - Excellent analytical skills with experience working in complex investment structures. - Must be a team player with the ability to network with co-workers but also have the ability to work independently and prioritise own workflows. - Demonstrates a willingness to own the full end to end servicing of a fund - Proactive attitude, ability to multi-task and work to tight reporting deadlines. - Strong presence and presentation skills. - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. - Excellent attention to detail, speed & accuracy is a pre-requisite for this role.