Senior Finance Manager

Our client is a prominent Asia-based investment firm with a substantial global presence. With significant assets under management, they focus on various investment strategies including platform-building, buyouts, credit, and growth opportunities across multiple sectors. Their expertise spans a wide range of industries, with a particular emphasis on innovative and high-growth areas.

**Position Overview**

We are seeking an experienced **Senior Finance Manager (Private Credit)**to join their finance team. This role focuses on managing the operational and financial aspects of the firm’s private credit platform. This role requires a confident and proactive finance professional who can manage the financial operations of the firm’s private credit platform.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Fund Operations and Collaboration with Service Providers**:

- Oversee the fund accounting process managed by external fund administrators, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Act as the primary point of contact for fund administrators, auditors, and other external service providers to facilitate seamless operations.
- Review and approve NAV calculations, financial statements, and other deliverables prepared by service providers.

**Portfolio Valuation and Monitoring**:

- Support the valuation process for private credit and mezzanine investments, ensuring compliance with internal valuation policies.
- Monitor portfolio performance, including tracking of loan covenants, interest payments, and repayment schedules.
- Prepare periodic reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders summarizing key metrics and financial performance.

**Transaction and Operational Support**:

- Coordinate operational workflows for private credit transactions, including funding processes and vehicle setup.
- Work closely with the investment team to ensure efficient execution of credit deals and compliance with operational policies.

**Treasury and Cash Flow Management**:

- Oversee cash flow planning related to credit investments, ensuring proper management of capital calls, distributions, and liquidity.
- Liaise with fund administrators to ensure accurate and timely processing of payments and receipts.

**Compliance and Risk Management**:

- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal controls for fund operations.
- Identify potential operational risks and work with the Global Financial Controller to implement mitigation strategies.

**Stakeholder Collaboration and Reporting**:

- Prepare and deliver comprehensive financial and operational updates to the Global Financial Controller and senior management.
- Serve as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- 8-12 years of experience in fund finance or operations within private credit, private equity, or investment management.
- Strong knowledge of fund accounting, portfolio valuation, and financial reporting processes.
- Familiarity with credit structures, including loans and mezzanine financing, and their operational requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Articulate and assertive in discussions, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and compelling manner
- Takes initiative to address challenges and drive improvements, demonstrating confidence in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.