Assistant Vice President, Deal Operations

Assistant Vice President, Deal Operations Overview

• The Assistant Vice President, Deal Operations oversees private deal investment accounting and operational activities within a dynamic investment management environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate recording of deal activities and investment lifecycle events in accounting systems.
• Facilitate deal fundings, cash positioning, and hedging to support investment operations effectively.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives, enhancing workflows and operational efficiency across teams.
• Develop and manage team resources, fostering professional growth and process improvement.
• Monitor and forecast cash balances, ensuring availability for transactions and preventing overdrafts.
• Establish KPIs and SLAs to measure and improve processes, ensuring high success rates.
• Identify and mitigate process risks, implementing effective solutions for operational challenges.
• Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive work environment, emphasizing professional development and community engagement.

Assistant Vice President, Deal Operations Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Translate deal documents into accurate accounting records, ensuring compliance with accounting requirements.
• Record investment proceeds, including principal, interest, paydowns, and sales, in accounting systems.
• Process deal lifecycle events such as credit events, reorganizations, amendments, and exits accurately.
• Manage cash movements through complex legal entity structures, ensuring proper booking.
• Coordinate funding and closing of private deal transactions within tight timelines.
• Stage FX orders for cash raising and currency risk hedging.
• Forecast cash balances and monitor accounts to prevent overdrafts.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to enhance private deal workflows.
• Develop and manage team resources, establishing KPIs and SLAs for process improvement.

Assistant Vice President, Deal Operations Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience, with 10 years preferred, in investment operations or accounting.
• Strong expertise in private deal investment accounting and operational workflows.
• Proficiency in managing cash movements and forecasting balances across complex structures.
• Ability to establish KPIs and SLAs, driving continuous process improvement.
• Experience in cross-functional initiatives and stakeholder collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational challenges.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and procedure documentation.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.