Associate, Private Equity

Under the direction of the Manager or Supervisor, the Associate is primarily responsible for producing and/or reviewing Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations for assigned private equity, private debt, and real estate funds in an accurate and timely manner. The position is also responsible for tax preparation, audit preparation, assisting with financial statement preparation, responding to client queries, and other duties as assigned. Other duties include contributing to or leading department initiatives/projects as required.

As a member of SGGG-FSI’s Private Equity team, you will continually develop a working knowledge of private equity, private debt, and real estate funds and the private equity sector. Using that knowledge, you will collaborate with other members of the team and members of other departments to establish the underlying tools and processes required to ensure the success of SGGG-FSI’s private equity offering.

**Core Responsibilities**
- Prepare NAV calculations for assigned funds
- Review NAV calculations prepared by other team members
- Prepare taxes, audit packages, and other deliverables as required
- Respond to client queries and maintain positive client relationships
- Collaborate with staff or external parties to establish, maintain, or improve tools and processes
- Create and maintain process-related documentation
- Train new team members as required
- Contribute to or lead department initiatives/projects as required
- Develop a professional and productive relationship with SGGG-FSI staff
- Keep management informed of any and all issues that could have a Customer impact
- Work to continually improve the processes associated with your assigned functions

**Qualifications**
- 2+ years of fund accounting experience
- CPA or CFA designation preferred but not required
- Advanced Excel skills
- Clear and fluent communication skills (written, verbal)
- Post secondary education
- Superior organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Superior attention to detail.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision to prioritize and manage work.
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Excellent client service skills.

**About SGGG Fund Services Inc.**

SGGG Fund Services is Canada’s largest independent administrator of alternative funds with $75billion (CAD) under administration. Using Diamond, our proprietary fund administration software, SGGG-FSI’s 275 employees provide full-service fund administration to clients from our headquarters in Toronto and affiliate offices in Cayman, the United States, and India. Our vision is to be the first choice for fund administration.

We have repeatedly earned Top Hedge Fund Administrator at the Canadian Hedge Fund Awards, and have been named to several national Great Place to Work lists, including Best in Financial Services, Best for Inclusion, Best for Youth, and Best for Women.

Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary, fully paid health benefits for employees and their families, a retirement plan, and an annual bonus. We encourage and support professional growth, career development, and learning opportunities for our staff.
- SGGG-FSI employees currently work remotely. When it is safe to return to the office, we will adopt a flexible, hybrid approach. Our office is in the heart of downtown Toronto._

**How to Apply**
- Number of positions: 1
- Anticipated start date: ASAP
- Hire contingent on successful completion of a background check (employer pays for this)

SGGG-FSI supports a workplace that respects diversity and inclusion. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences each of our employees bring to the job, and our success is underpinned by their contributions to our culture and our values.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have a CPA or CFA designation?
- Do you have specialized knowledge of: waterfall calculation / IRR - internal rate of return / Distribution calculation / Knowledge of Fund Administration specifically in hedge funds or PE? / Forward contract / Different financial instruments.

**Experience**:

- Fund Administration: 2 years (required)
- Client Relations: 2 years (preferred)