Investment Operations Associate

Hays is currently supporting a leading government-backed capital firm with an outstanding reputation in the market to hire an Investment Operations Associate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute capital calls, distributions, and fund transactions, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Oversee investment portfolio performance.
• Monitor investment cashflows, commitments, and valuations for portfolio investments.
• Ensure adherence to investment policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Manage relationships with fund administrators and custodians.
• Manage investor reporting and communication.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in investment operations, fund administration, private equity or finance within asset management, PE/VC, fund of funds, SWFs or similar environments.
• Knowledge of Venture Capital/Private Equity Investments (not real estate or public markets).
• Solid understanding of fund structures, capital calls, distributions, and investment lifecycles.
• Familiarity with ILPA Template is a plus.
• Knowledge of IFRS/GAAP accounting principles and basic valuation concepts
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.