Fund Administration | Real Estate / Alternative Investments | Singapore
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The Opportunity
We are representing a global fund services platform supporting clients across alternative investments and real assets. As part of continued business growth, the firm is seeking a Client Services Manager to support a portfolio of real estate and real assets funds.
This role combines client relationship management, fund administration oversight, operational coordination, and stakeholder management within a regulated financial services environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with internal operations teams, clients, auditors, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality service delivery across complex fund structures.
Key Responsibilities
Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients and fund stakeholders
- Maintain professional relationships with clients, auditors, and internal teams
- Coordinate ongoing service delivery in line with agreed service standards and timelines
- Support discussions relating to service scope, implementation matters, and operational requirements
- Maintain accurate client records and internal reporting documentation
Fund Administration & Service Delivery
- Oversee administration support for a portfolio of real assets and alternative investment funds
- Coordinate onboarding activities for new clients, fund launches, and structural changes
- Review client deliverables including operational reports, service reporting, and related documentation
- Monitor operational deliverables and support issue resolution where required
Operational Oversight & Risk Support
- Support oversight of fund accounting and administration activities, including:
- review of books and records
- review of Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations
- review of financial statements and investor reporting
- coordination of capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations
- payment processing support
- Assist with risk monitoring, issue escalation, and incident coordination processes
Projects & Process Improvement
- Participate in internal projects and operational improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with operational and technology teams to support process efficiency and control enhancements
- Support presentations and discussions with existing or prospective clients where required
- Stay informed of industry developments relevant to real assets and alternative investment structures
Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience within fund administration, accounting, asset management, or financial services environments
- Prior exposure to real estate, real assets, or alternative investment structures would be advantageous
- Experience supporting client servicing, fund operations, or stakeholder management activities
Education & Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) would be advantageous
Technical Skills
- Working knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting principles
- Familiarity with fund accounting, financial statement review, and consolidation concepts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience using real estate or fund administration systems such as Yardi or MRI would be advantageous
Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Analytical and problem-solving capability
- Organised and detail-oriented working style
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Additional Information
- Hybrid working arrangements available subject to business requirements
