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What is the Fund Administration & Oversight Lead Analyst responsible for?
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Benefit Street Partners ("BSP") is a leading credit-focused alternative asset management firm with approximately $77 billion in assets under management. Established in 2008, the BSP platform manages funds for institutions, high-net-worth and retail investors across various strategies including: private/opportunistic debt, liquid loans, high yield, special situations, long-short liquid credit and commercial real estate debt. These complementary strategies leverage the proprietary sourcing, analytical, operational and compliance capabilities that encompass BSP’s robust institutional platform. BSP’s operational headquarters are located in Boston, MA and support the investment team located in New York, NY.
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BSP is a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. that, together with its various subsidiaries, operates as Franklin Templeton. Together we are dedicated to delivering strong results and exceptional service to clients, team members and business partners. For over 65 years, Franklin Templeton’s success has been a direct result of the talent, skills, and persistence of our people, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team.
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This group already has significant AUM, and it is envisioned that there is the potential for new fund vehicles to be formed over the next year. With this aggressive growth, it will be the mission of the Lead Analyst to contribute to the increased demands placed on the finance team with an emphasis on the quality and professionalism of the work product. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to focus on the credit, private debt funds and gain additional experience to all other investment products from both an accounting and operational standpoint.
What are the ongoing responsibilities of Fund Administration & Oversight Lead Analyst?
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Reconciliation of monthly and quarterly NAV packages to fund administrator, including break investigation and resolution
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Quarterly financial reporting (including SEC reporting) review; assistance with audit related processes
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Oversee 3rd party managed services team to maintain shadow books
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Internal daily cash management and reporting, including break investigation and resolution
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Management reporting, board reporting, and other ad-hoc project work
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Assist with gathering supporting documentation for the internal control (Sarbanes Oxley, or SOX) reporting
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Interact effectively and liaise with multiple groups, including but not limited to: 3rd party Administrators, Loan Agents, Custodians, Tax, Operations and Project Management Office
What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?
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3-5 years of experience working in financial services. Experience with public funds (BDCs) a plus.
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Experience in working with debt instruments (including but not limited to bank debt, bonds, equity, and derivative instruments) preferably in a hedge fund or private equity environment
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Experience in reconciliation of NAV and portfolio data a plus, including but not limited to reconciliation of investment positions, investment income/profit/loss, cash activities
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Qualified chartered accountant - ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent.
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Experience with or working knowledge of accounting and trade systems
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Ability to take ownership/responsibility of work product and meet deadlines
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Proficient knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
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Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and with external partners.
Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST
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