Associate, Fund Operations (Internal Funds)

About Permira

Permira is a global investment firm that backs successful businesses with growth ambitions. Founded in 1985, the firm advises funds across two core asset classes, private equity and credit, with total committed capital of approximately €89bn. The Permira private equity funds make both buyout and growth equity investments in four key sectors: Technology, Consumer, Healthcare and Services. The Permira credit funds support businesses with flexible financing solutions across Direct Lending, Strategic Opportunities and CLO Management. Established in 2007, the firm advises investment funds and products which have provided approximately €25 billion of debt capital to over 300 businesses.

We are seeking an experienced, organised individual to join the Fund Operations team, with a focus on Permira’s Internal Co-investment schemes and Balance Sheet vehicles (acros both Private Equity and Private Credit products). The role reports jointly to two Directors within Fund Finance.

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and organisational skills and a genuine interest in private equity operations and investment management, who is keen to learn and develop their career within a leading global private equity firm.

Key Responsibilities:

Fund Accounting, Reporting & Audit

• Supporting the preparation and review of quarterly management accounts and capital accounts for the partnerships
• Preparation of quarterly valuation summaries
• Supporting quarterly reporting, presentations and reporting templates for senior and external stakeholders
• Ensuring fund administrator reporting is accurate, on time, and reflective of wider business insights
• Review of the annual financial statements prepared by the administrators and supporting the audit process

Cash, Capital & Transactions

• Supporting the administrators in issuing and reviewing capital calls and distributions
• Monthly updates of liquidity and cashflow projections, and preparation of cash flow statements, to support management decisions
• Managing investment-related payments and transactions
• Supporting the collection and maintenance of partnership bank details
• Monitoring key areas that may impact the entities, e.g. facility covenants and available capital

Compliance, Onboarding & Continuous Improvement

• Assisting with FATCA/CRS and tax and regulatory reporting
• Assisting in onboarding new partnerships, collaborating with the legal team and administrator (AML)
• Liaison with firm finance, investor relations, transaction operations, valuation and fund finance teams across Madrid, London, Luxembourg and the US
• Managing investor queries and preparing analysis for use across departments, ensuring data accuracy and relevance
• Conducting periodic reviews of processes and procedures, identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation
• Supporting ad hoc projects and tasks as required

Desired Experience / Background:

Qualifications & Technical Skills

• Strong academic background; a degree in Finance/Accounting is desirable
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, with an eagerness to learn more
• Highly analytical, with the ability to interpret data, maintain accuracy and make appropriate recommendations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; familiarity with Power BI/Tableau would be beneficial
• Experience or interest in private equity or private credit, and broader asset management and investment operations
• Knowledge of Luxembourg financial, tax and regulatory reporting would be desirable

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks across a variety of workstreams
• Strong team player, able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent English
• High level of motivation, integrity and enthusiasm, with an inquisitive and proactive approach to learning and improvement
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Resilient and willing to work to tight deadlines and under pressure

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