Pension fund manager job description
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Example pension fund manager requirements on a job description
Pension fund manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in pension fund manager job postings.
Sample pension fund manager requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field.
- Extensive knowledge of financial investment regulations.
- Previous experience in a pension fund management role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in financial management software.
Sample required pension fund manager soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to explain complex financial concepts to stakeholders.
Pension fund manager job description example 1
Vista Equity Partners pension fund manager job description
Vista Equity Partners is seeking to hire a Manager of Finance to join our growing Finance team and support day-to-day operations of Vista's private equity funds. The role will have direct responsibility for one or more Vista's equity funds and will be a key contributor within the finance and accounting team.
The role is based in Oakland, CA and is for an immediate start.
+ Review of capital calls and distributions prepared by third party fund administrator, including setting up shadowing work papers
+ Quarterly review of closing work papers and financial statements prepared by third party fund administrator
+ Detailed review of waterfall calculations prepared by third party fund administrator, including setting up parallel model
+ Monitor cash activities on a real time basis when there are capital calls and distributions
+ Coordinate with third party administrator and the Vista Tax department regarding tax provisions for quarterly reporting
+ Limited partner support - responding to various information needs/requests, quarterly capital accounts, unfunded commitments, audit confirmations
+ Fund level performance reporting
+ Quarterly Limited Partner report reviews
+ Deal team support relating to Funds
+ Tracking and management of fund level credit facilities
+ Review expenses charged to Funds and perform allocations in accordance with the Firm's expense allocation policy
+ Review materials prepared by Investor Relation and Compliance departments related to due diligence requests and regulatory filings
+ Ad Hoc projects
+ Minimum of 5 years of hands-on fund accounting/reporting experience in a private equity firm or a combination of public accounting and a private equity firm that is fast-paced, complex & growth-oriented organization. Big 4 experience preferred but not required
+ A./B.S. in Accounting or Finance
+ CPA required
+ Must previous managerial experience including team leadership, development and resource planning
+ Excellent communication, partnering, presentation and influencing skills
+ Strong analytical skills, great attention to detail, expert modeling and spreadsheet capabilities
+ Ability to manage multi-project workload within tight deadlines through strong organizational and planning skills
+ High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
+ As a condition of employment, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting work. For purposes of this policy, "fully vaccinated" means two weeks after either (a) the single dose of a one-dose vaccine regimen, or (b) the second dose of a two-dose vaccine regimen. We will require that you provide proof of full vaccination prior to beginning your employment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and will consider a request for exemption from this policy for medical reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs where reasonable accommodations are possible without imposing undue hardship, to the extent required by law.
Vista is a leading global investment firm that invests exclusively in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled organizations across private equity, credit, public equity and permanent capital strategies. The firm brings an approach that prioritizes creating enduring market value for the benefit of its global ecosystem of investors, companies, customers and employees. Vista's investments are anchored by a sizable long-term capital base, experience in structuring technology-oriented transactions and proven, flexible management techniques that drive sustainable growth. Vista believes the transformative power of technology is the key to an even better future - a healthier planet, a smarter economy, a diverse and inclusive community and a broader path to prosperity. Further information is available at vistaequitypartners.com. Follow Vista on LinkedIn @Vista Equity Partners or Twitter @Vista_Equity.
External Company Name: Vista Equity Partners Management
Street: 1111 Broadway
The role is based in Oakland, CA and is for an immediate start.
+ Review of capital calls and distributions prepared by third party fund administrator, including setting up shadowing work papers
+ Quarterly review of closing work papers and financial statements prepared by third party fund administrator
+ Detailed review of waterfall calculations prepared by third party fund administrator, including setting up parallel model
+ Monitor cash activities on a real time basis when there are capital calls and distributions
+ Coordinate with third party administrator and the Vista Tax department regarding tax provisions for quarterly reporting
+ Limited partner support - responding to various information needs/requests, quarterly capital accounts, unfunded commitments, audit confirmations
+ Fund level performance reporting
+ Quarterly Limited Partner report reviews
+ Deal team support relating to Funds
+ Tracking and management of fund level credit facilities
+ Review expenses charged to Funds and perform allocations in accordance with the Firm's expense allocation policy
+ Review materials prepared by Investor Relation and Compliance departments related to due diligence requests and regulatory filings
+ Ad Hoc projects
+ Minimum of 5 years of hands-on fund accounting/reporting experience in a private equity firm or a combination of public accounting and a private equity firm that is fast-paced, complex & growth-oriented organization. Big 4 experience preferred but not required
+ A./B.S. in Accounting or Finance
+ CPA required
+ Must previous managerial experience including team leadership, development and resource planning
+ Excellent communication, partnering, presentation and influencing skills
+ Strong analytical skills, great attention to detail, expert modeling and spreadsheet capabilities
+ Ability to manage multi-project workload within tight deadlines through strong organizational and planning skills
+ High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
+ As a condition of employment, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting work. For purposes of this policy, "fully vaccinated" means two weeks after either (a) the single dose of a one-dose vaccine regimen, or (b) the second dose of a two-dose vaccine regimen. We will require that you provide proof of full vaccination prior to beginning your employment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and will consider a request for exemption from this policy for medical reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs where reasonable accommodations are possible without imposing undue hardship, to the extent required by law.
Vista is a leading global investment firm that invests exclusively in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled organizations across private equity, credit, public equity and permanent capital strategies. The firm brings an approach that prioritizes creating enduring market value for the benefit of its global ecosystem of investors, companies, customers and employees. Vista's investments are anchored by a sizable long-term capital base, experience in structuring technology-oriented transactions and proven, flexible management techniques that drive sustainable growth. Vista believes the transformative power of technology is the key to an even better future - a healthier planet, a smarter economy, a diverse and inclusive community and a broader path to prosperity. Further information is available at vistaequitypartners.com. Follow Vista on LinkedIn @Vista Equity Partners or Twitter @Vista_Equity.
External Company Name: Vista Equity Partners Management
Street: 1111 Broadway
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Pension fund manager job description example 2
UCLA pension fund manager job description
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Finance, the Administrative Analyst will possess advanced accounting skills and the ability to reconcile revenue and expense accounts to the general ledger, produce financial statements on comp plan funds and gift and endowment funds as assigned by the Director of finance.
The Admin Analyst must possess intermediate MS Excel and MS Word skills. Must be organized, detail oriented, able to meet deadlines.
Admin analyst will:
* manage a portfolio of faculty grants and other extramural funding from pre-award through post-award and close-out
* complete budgets for proposal submission to OCGA ensuring correctness and completeness of the contract or grant application
* provide assistance to financial reporting; and assist with general ledger reconciliation
* approve purchasing of laboratory supplies, equipment and various operating expenses
* monitor the status of awards utilizing FPM (Financial Projection Module) system, transfer of funds (budget allocations & TOF), transfer of laboratory and other research-related expenses (NPEARs), authorize spending of funds using Purchase Orders, and processing recharge orders
* set-up sub-contracts, process no cost time extensions, coordinate closing packets for awards
* update and revise changes in projections and expenses
* assist in the review of grants and re-calculate budgets as needed
* work with the Central Purchasing to resolve open encumbrances
* assume other duties as assigned
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
Qualifications
Intermediate MS Excel,MS Word and MS Outlook skills.
Skill in utilizing personal computer spreadsheet and word processing applications to prepare reports and presentations.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and diplomatic working relationships with staff, and PIs.
Ability to evaluate impact on workload of projects and meet specified deadlines.
Skill in organizing information and documents for easy retrieval and to process work effectively.
Ability to work independently in organizing tasks, setting priorities to ensure that responsibilities are carried out in an accurate and timely fashion and to take direction.
Ability to exercise good organization and work habits.
Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows and students.
Ability to prioritize workload when faced with multiple tasks.
Ability to perform with frequent interruptions.
Ability to walk distances up to 1/3 mile and lift up to 20lbs.
Strong written and oral communication skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships in a team-oriented environment.
Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation in order to compose, edit and proofread all necessary correspondence.
Must be a team player.
Customer service oriented.
Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with doctors, managers and other levels of personnel.
Financial ability to monitor budgets and track expenditures.
Ability to create budgets and monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Preferred:
Ability to interpret and apply UC, federal and state policies regarding contract and grant administration.
Degree in Accounting, Finance or Equivalent.
Ability to adjust working hours and if necessary work overtime or weekends to meet the needs of the office and the reporting deadlines.
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Finance, the Administrative Analyst will possess advanced accounting skills and the ability to reconcile revenue and expense accounts to the general ledger, produce financial statements on comp plan funds and gift and endowment funds as assigned by the Director of finance.
The Admin Analyst must possess intermediate MS Excel and MS Word skills. Must be organized, detail oriented, able to meet deadlines.
Admin analyst will:
* manage a portfolio of faculty grants and other extramural funding from pre-award through post-award and close-out
* complete budgets for proposal submission to OCGA ensuring correctness and completeness of the contract or grant application
* provide assistance to financial reporting; and assist with general ledger reconciliation
* approve purchasing of laboratory supplies, equipment and various operating expenses
* monitor the status of awards utilizing FPM (Financial Projection Module) system, transfer of funds (budget allocations & TOF), transfer of laboratory and other research-related expenses (NPEARs), authorize spending of funds using Purchase Orders, and processing recharge orders
* set-up sub-contracts, process no cost time extensions, coordinate closing packets for awards
* update and revise changes in projections and expenses
* assist in the review of grants and re-calculate budgets as needed
* work with the Central Purchasing to resolve open encumbrances
* assume other duties as assigned
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
Qualifications
Intermediate MS Excel,MS Word and MS Outlook skills.
Skill in utilizing personal computer spreadsheet and word processing applications to prepare reports and presentations.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and diplomatic working relationships with staff, and PIs.
Ability to evaluate impact on workload of projects and meet specified deadlines.
Skill in organizing information and documents for easy retrieval and to process work effectively.
Ability to work independently in organizing tasks, setting priorities to ensure that responsibilities are carried out in an accurate and timely fashion and to take direction.
Ability to exercise good organization and work habits.
Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows and students.
Ability to prioritize workload when faced with multiple tasks.
Ability to perform with frequent interruptions.
Ability to walk distances up to 1/3 mile and lift up to 20lbs.
Strong written and oral communication skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships in a team-oriented environment.
Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation in order to compose, edit and proofread all necessary correspondence.
Must be a team player.
Customer service oriented.
Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with doctors, managers and other levels of personnel.
Financial ability to monitor budgets and track expenditures.
Ability to create budgets and monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Preferred:
Ability to interpret and apply UC, federal and state policies regarding contract and grant administration.
Degree in Accounting, Finance or Equivalent.
Ability to adjust working hours and if necessary work overtime or weekends to meet the needs of the office and the reporting deadlines.
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
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Pension fund manager job description example 3
SS&C Technologies pension fund manager job description
SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 20,000+ employees in over 90 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services.
Job Description
SS&C GlobeOp, Inc. is a leading fund administrator providing the world's most comprehensive array of financial technology products and services under a public, independent, single platform. SS&C GlobeOp's expertise in business process outsourcing supports complete lifecycle capabilities, available on a stand-alone basis to hedge funds, fund of funds, private equity funds, family wealth offices, and managed accounts. SS&C brings together experts in investments, providing superior client service from its headquarters in Windsor, CT and subsidiaries in Canada, United States, Australia and Europe. Visit us at www.ssctech.com.
SS&C Named by Forbes as One of America's Best Midsize Employers
SS&C GlobeOp is a leading provider of Real Assets Fund Administration Services, Loan Management Software, Property Management Software and Resort management worldwide. We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our Real Assets Fund Accounting team in our Los Angeles, CA office.
Responsibilities Includes:
+ Reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual accounting and reporting for various open and closed end real asset clients
+ Reviewing capital call and distribution allocations, as well as partner capital statements
+ Reviewing fund documents and ensuring compliance with LPA and LOC covenants
+ Providing client service on a multitude of matters including recording and analyzing transactions, reconciliations, and preparation of work paper packages
+ Onboarding of new real asset fund clients, ensuring proper set up of management and performance fees
+ Coordinating year-end audits and tax preparation
+ Actively engaging with external clients and internal teams to coordinate and execute deliverables
+ Interacting with clients at various levels and maintain client relationship
+ Responding to client inquiries and requests
+ Preparation of client service plans, calendars and timelines
+ Spearheading special projects and requests
+ Managing a team of accountants who act as daily points of contact for our clients
+ Training and developing Real Assets staff
Skills and Knowledge Desired:
+ Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field
+ CPA a plus
+ 5+ years experience in private equity or real estate accounting a must
+ Familiarity with preparing and reviewing of capital call and distribution calculations, management fee calculations, waterfall calculations and preparation of financial statements
+ Knowledge of partnership accounting
+ Knowledge of US GAAP
+ Prior supervisory experience
+ Advanced MS Excel knowledge
+ Ability to work under pressure and manage tight internal and client deadlines
+ Strong communication skills, including written, listening and presentation abilities
+ Solid attention to detail
+ Solid client relationship management skills
SS&C HAS AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PROGRAM INCLUDING A MEDICAL AND DENTAL PLAN, TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PLAN, AND 401K PLAN.
SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and as such does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
LI#NS1
Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. SS&C offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan. SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Job Description
SS&C GlobeOp, Inc. is a leading fund administrator providing the world's most comprehensive array of financial technology products and services under a public, independent, single platform. SS&C GlobeOp's expertise in business process outsourcing supports complete lifecycle capabilities, available on a stand-alone basis to hedge funds, fund of funds, private equity funds, family wealth offices, and managed accounts. SS&C brings together experts in investments, providing superior client service from its headquarters in Windsor, CT and subsidiaries in Canada, United States, Australia and Europe. Visit us at www.ssctech.com.
SS&C Named by Forbes as One of America's Best Midsize Employers
SS&C GlobeOp is a leading provider of Real Assets Fund Administration Services, Loan Management Software, Property Management Software and Resort management worldwide. We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our Real Assets Fund Accounting team in our Los Angeles, CA office.
Responsibilities Includes:
+ Reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual accounting and reporting for various open and closed end real asset clients
+ Reviewing capital call and distribution allocations, as well as partner capital statements
+ Reviewing fund documents and ensuring compliance with LPA and LOC covenants
+ Providing client service on a multitude of matters including recording and analyzing transactions, reconciliations, and preparation of work paper packages
+ Onboarding of new real asset fund clients, ensuring proper set up of management and performance fees
+ Coordinating year-end audits and tax preparation
+ Actively engaging with external clients and internal teams to coordinate and execute deliverables
+ Interacting with clients at various levels and maintain client relationship
+ Responding to client inquiries and requests
+ Preparation of client service plans, calendars and timelines
+ Spearheading special projects and requests
+ Managing a team of accountants who act as daily points of contact for our clients
+ Training and developing Real Assets staff
Skills and Knowledge Desired:
+ Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field
+ CPA a plus
+ 5+ years experience in private equity or real estate accounting a must
+ Familiarity with preparing and reviewing of capital call and distribution calculations, management fee calculations, waterfall calculations and preparation of financial statements
+ Knowledge of partnership accounting
+ Knowledge of US GAAP
+ Prior supervisory experience
+ Advanced MS Excel knowledge
+ Ability to work under pressure and manage tight internal and client deadlines
+ Strong communication skills, including written, listening and presentation abilities
+ Solid attention to detail
+ Solid client relationship management skills
SS&C HAS AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PROGRAM INCLUDING A MEDICAL AND DENTAL PLAN, TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PLAN, AND 401K PLAN.
SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and as such does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
LI#NS1
Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. SS&C offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan. SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
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Updated March 14, 2024