Lead Fund Controller

What it's about

Partners Group's Closed-Ended Fund Control team is seeking to hire a talented Lead Fund Controller to join our growing Manila team. You will play a vital role in oversight of Depositary Services, ensuring proper oversight control of our private equity funds, particularly for closed-ended comingled funds and mandates. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic global team and contribute to the continued success of Partners Group.

Oversight of the Depositary Services function responsible for supporting Partners Group's compliance with Depositary tasks under the AIFM regime, in particular: Depositary Operations and Investment Documentation Management.

Reviews and approve Net Asset Values and Financial Statements for closed-ended comingled funds and mandates prepared by external service providers. Including monitoring performance and rationalizing the NAV movement within the portfolio, by overseeing financial controls and reporting.

Operation and enhancement of firm-wide private markets models and systems.

Ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness of legal and regulatory deliverables to our clients.

Assist third-party partners associated with our funds, including auditors, fund administrators, and custodians, by coordinating workflows and reviewing deliverables.

Become a key product expert within the firm for assigned funds (operations, accounting, reporting, hedging, valuations, new product onboarding, service provider oversight).

Foster open communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimal results.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives across the business unit or department.

What we expect

Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA preferred.

Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience including extensive experience in coordinating and driving Service Providers, experience in accounting, controlling or financial audit functions; experience in private markets fund accounting is a plus.

Passion for numbers and quantitative analysis.

Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and a self-motivated work ethic.

Responsible, accountable, and adaptable with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse global environment.

Passion for working within a leading private markets firm and contributing to its continued success.

Excellent oral and written communication skills (English)

What we offer

Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace and agility of a start-up. As a growing firm, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent, by offering a workplace where results are truly recognized and rewarded. We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to grow:

Competitive salary with performance-related compensation model

Professional, international working environment

Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company

Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities

One-month sabbatical after every five years of service

Education assistance program

Fun office and team events, including volunteer opportunities to connect with and help our local communities

Daily interactions and exposure with global offices in Europe, U.S. and Asia

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