iCapital

Fund Finance Hedge Funds - Vice President

GREENWICH, CTPosted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from iCapital

  • Job overview

    The Vice President role in Fund Finance Hedge Funds at iCapital leads an accounting team managing hedge fund vehicles and financial reporting, impacting the company's alternative investment services.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves managing fund accounting and reporting, building relationships with fund managers and administrators, enhancing processes, supporting fund operations, ensuring compliance, overseeing service providers, managing cash and reconciliations, and collaborating across teams.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The salary range is $150,000 to $175,000 with equity, annual performance bonus, employer-matched retirement plan, fully paid dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited PTO.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a bachelor's in accounting or finance, 9+ years in fund accounting or finance operations focused on alternative investment funds, advanced accounting skills, Excel proficiency, and strong communication and organizational skills; CPA and advanced degrees are a plus.

  • Work environment and culture

    iCapital values innovation, teamwork, and offers a hybrid work environment with office presence Monday-Thursday and remote work on Friday.

  • Company information

    iCapital is a fintech company transforming alternative investment marketplace, managing $236 billion in assets, recognized by Forbes and industry awards for innovation and workplace excellence.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will join the Hedge Fund Finance team managing a fast-growing business sector, working closely with multiple internal teams and external partners.

  • Job location and travel

    The role is based in an office with a hybrid schedule allowing remote work on Fridays.

  • Unique job features

    The role offers the opportunity to work with innovative technology in a fast-paced environment, managing complex fund structures and collaborating cross-functionally.

Company overview

iCapital is a financial technology company that provides a platform for alternative investments, including private equity, hedge funds, and real estate. They make money by offering technology solutions that streamline the investment process for wealth managers and financial advisors, earning fees from facilitating these transactions. Founded in 2013, iCapital has grown rapidly, acquiring several competitors and forming partnerships with major financial institutions to expand its reach and capabilities.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience in fund accounting, fund administration, and finance operations specifically related to alternative investment funds including fund-of-funds and feeder funds, as these are central to the Vice President role at iCapital.

  • Emphasize your skills in managing accounting teams, overseeing fund financial reporting, capital activity, and compliance with partnership operating agreements, as well as your ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Investor Relations, Legal, Compliance, Technology, and Sales teams.

  • Apply through multiple channels including iCapital’s corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is listed to maximize your application visibility.

  • Connect with professionals in the Hedge Fund Finance team or related divisions at iCapital on LinkedIn; initiate conversations by referencing iCapital’s recognition in Forbes Fintech 50 or asking about their experience working on fund structuring and automation initiatives to break the ice.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'fund accounting,' 'hedge fund finance,' 'financial reporting,' 'compliance,' 'fund administration,' 'capital activity,' and 'process automation' to ensure your application passes initial screenings.

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