Private Equity, Manager / Senior Manager (Fund Administration)

Trident Trust is a leading independent provider of corporate, trust and fund services to the financial services sector worldwide, employing over 1,100 staff across a global footprint that spans Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East. Client focused and service oriented, we only employ individuals who are professionally minded, committed and able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

The Role

To manage the day-to-day delivery of private equity fund administration services, ensuring accurate and timely execution of fund accounting, investor servicing, capital activity, financial reporting, and regulatory obligations. The role requires a hands-on approach to managing complex fund structures, working closely with clients and offshore teams, driving operational excellence, and maintaining high standards of service delivery, controls, and compliance.

Reporting Line

• Private Equity, Director (Fund Administration)

Duties

• Extensive private equity fund administration experience with hands-on responsibility for NAV reporting, capital calls, distributions, investor servicing, financial reporting, and audit coordination.
• Highly proficient in Investran, including the setup, configuration, and administration of complex fund structures such as parallel funds, co-investment vehicles, feeder funds, blocker entities, and carried interest arrangements.
• Strong experience utilizing Investran and Intralinks reporting tools for investor reporting, document management, capital activity reporting, and client deliverables; exposure to Allvue would be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of fund governing documents, investor allocation methodologies, and fund terms and conditions, with the ability to translate legal provisions into operational processes and system workflows.
• Managed quarterly reporting requirements for large global private equity funds, including institutional investors, preparing and reviewing reporting packages that meet stringent investor reporting standards and deadlines.
• Well versed in U.S. Schedule K-1 reporting, including investor allocations, tax reporting coordination, review, and delivery of investor tax reporting packages.
• Proven experience transitioning fund accounting and reporting processes from spreadsheet-based models to system-driven environments, enhancing operational efficiency, data integrity, and control frameworks.
• Experienced working closely with offshore teams while maintaining direct ownership of day-to-day fund administration deliverables and client service requirements.
• Strong knowledge of AML/KYC, FATCA/CRS reporting requirements, investor reporting obligations, and internal control frameworks.
• Proven ability to coordinate annual financial statement preparation and audit deliverables with external auditors and key stakeholders.
• Strong focus on process improvement, operational efficiency, workflow optimisation, and fund administration system enhancements.
• Passionate about private equity fund administration, with a hands-on approach to managing complex fund structures, investor servicing, capital calls, distributions, and reporting deliverables, while driving high-quality client service and operational excellence.

Skills and Knowledge

• Applicants should have at least a degree in Accounting field and be fully ACCA qualified
• At least 8-10 years of experience in the Fund Administration sector, in particular private equity fund accounting.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good technical knowledge of IFRS
• Ability to work under tight reporting deadlines
• Flexible to work across different time zones for seamless collaboration with global Trident offices
• Proactive, motivated, team player and flexible
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office tools and experience in Fund Accounting software

Remuneration

An attractive compensation package will be based upon the successful candidate's relevant experience and overall suitability of the position.

How to Apply

• Applications, which will be treated in the strictest of confidence, should include a full C.V. Please submit to:
• Title: Hiring Manager
• Office: Trident Trust Singapore
• Tel: +63 2 873 79300
• Email: [Confidential Information]

Alternatively, feel free to apply directly on LinkedIn through the job post.