Associate

Acu ity Analytics

Acuity Analytics (the trading name of Acuity Knowledge Partners) is a global, tech-first organisation helping financial institutions and corporates make better decisions through research, data, analytics and AI-enabled solutions. We combine deep financial services expertise with strong engineering, digital and AI capabilities to solve complex, real-world problems.

With a team of 7,200+ analysts, data specialists and technologists across 28 locations, we work with more than 800 organisations worldwide to drive efficiency, unlock insight and deliver measurable impact. Our success is built on the strength of our people—by investing in talent, encouraging collaboration and creating room to grow, we enable our teams to do their best work for clients.

Acuity became an independent business in 2019 following its acquisition from Moody’s Corporation by Equistone Partners Europe. In 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake, with Equistone remaining a minority investor—supporting our continued growth and innovation.

For more information, visit www.acuityanalytics.com

Basic Information

Position Title – Associate

Experience Level – 2 -4 Years

Department – Private Markets

Location – Gurgaon

Position reports to – Delivery Manager/ Associate Director

Job Purpose

This position is in the Private Markets division at Acuity, one of the fastest growing segments within the firm. The position will report to Delivery Manager / Assistant Director, Private Markets

It will offer the opportunity to work with Private Equity teams of our clients across industries (technology, fintech, retail, financial services, transportation etc.) and assist them in devising their fund Administration, Fund Operations, Fund Reporting, portfolio monitoring and Fund valuation activities etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Investor Reporting & Communication:
  
  

– Investor statements: Prepare & Review Capital call and distribution processes from end to end ensuring accurate quarterly statements, capital account allocations, and waterfall calculations via ILPA statements.

– Performance reporting: Assist in managing the internal and external reporting of profit and loss (P&L), internal rate of return (IRR), and investment returns.

– Preparation of quarterly reports to investors on the funds’ and portfolio companies’ performance (comprising NAV, DVPI, TVPI, IRRs, costs and investors’ capital accounts)

• Regulatory & Risk Reporting:
  
  

– AIFMD reporting: Assist in Managing Dutch AIFMD compliance by preparing and submitting ESMA-compliant Annex IV reports via the AFM Portal. Computes fund leverage using Gross and Commitment methods to meet the regulatory guidelines of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB).

– Prepare Quarterly Risk Board Presentation and assist the team in Annex reporting on monthly and quarterly basis.

• Valuation & News Monitoring:
  
  

– Review market news: Monitor financial news, earnings releases, and macroeconomic events to assess potential impacts on portfolio companies or asset valuations.

– Price verification: Collaborate with investment and operations teams to verify asset pricing using market data, news events, and model-based inputs.

– Distribution CF checks: Execute and review cash flow validation checks for fund distributions, ensuring accurate calculation of investor payouts and waterfall allocations.

• People Management:
  
  

– Assist in creating SOPs and providing training to junior members of the team

– Manage team morale to be able to navigate through pressure situations

– Provide effective, on-time and objective feedback to team members and be involved in their overall grooming and development

• Client Management :
  
  

– Manage and maintain client relationships – would include regular interaction with client(s) to strengthen the relationship and identify opportunities to act as a solutions provider.

Key Competencies:

• At least 2+ years of experience in Fund Administration, Fund Operations, Fund Accounting, Fund Reporting, Fund Valuation etc.
• CFA, Chartered Accountant, MBA from a top tier business school
• Strong knowledge of Fund Accounting and Private Equity, including NAV calculations, capital activities, and investor reporting.
• Demonstrated expertise in the Financial Services (FS) industry, with a strong understanding of core concepts and market dynamics.
• Dedicated and motivated individuals demonstrated academic excellence with strong leadership, analytical, communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
• Superior problem-solving abilities and strong analytical thinking to seek the why, how and so-what of a problem statement and ability to think multiple/alternative solutions to a given problem
• Proven project management skills
  
  

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with fund accounting software (e.g., Investran, Sigma) is highly desirable.

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