Analyst - Fund Administration

About this role

Fund Administration is responsible for all administration work surrounding a specific fund or group of funds.

As an Analyst, you will be part of a high impact team focused on delivering exceptional customer service within the Tax & Compliance group. Reporting to a Vice President and working closely with team Associates, you will be responsible for the delivery of timely, accurate and high-quality tax information and administration support for our clients' tax and compliance reporting. 

You will have the opportunity to pursue and cultivate a rewarding career with a forward-thinking organization. As an Analyst, you will have the ability to start adding value to the Tax and Compliance operation. People are at core of all that we do - based on the consistent achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), there are opportunities for development and career progression.

This role ideal for a recent Business/Account graduate looking to start their career within the Private Equity industry.

What you’ll be doing

• Gain an understanding of the Private Equity industry and Fund structures in order to be able to formulate questions to the Fund Managers regarding transactions and financial/tax documents when not clearly provided

• Support tax compliance processes on an annual cycle, primarily in the US and Canada, and other jurisdictions as required

• Get familiar with various tax forms including tax notices, how they are used, what they mean, and how they impact our client’s tax porting and investor deliverables.

• Interact with external tax preparers and work internally with Treasury and Fund Accounting teams to fulfill and deliver information requests timely

• Assist the team with collection and distribution of supporting documentation received from investments (K-1s, PFIC statements, etc.) to facilitate tax preparers’ work.

• Prepare investor data templates to facilitate preparation of accurate investor filings and smooth delivery into the document portal

• Support the tax payments process by drafting tax payments and work closely with Treasury through execution

• Support FATCA and CRS compliance tasks, annual reporting and ongoing onboarding and record maintenance (familiarity with Forms W-9 and W-8 versions preferred)

• Develop client relationships, understand client deadlines and expectations

• Be capable of independently conducting analyses of financial statements and capital account movements, extracting correct quantitative and qualitative information from financial reports.

• Develop knowledge of Colmore’s existing processes and procedures to ensure maximum effectiveness as well as contributing to development of workflows and new solutions

• Any other duties commensurate with the nature and position of the post

What you’ll bring to us

• Accounting or business degree and/or job experience (preferred but not required)

• Administration experience (preferred but not required)

• Private equity knowledge (desirable but not essential)

• Must be capable of communicating clearly and effectively both internally with other departments, and externally with clients, investors and fund managers, both orally and written.

• Understanding of financial reports, NAV reports, and partner cash flows would be an advantage 

• Must have experience with Excel formulas (e.g., VLookups, Sumifs) and other Microsoft applications; softwares holding data sets and data extraction (e.g., running reports)

• Exceptional attention to detail and curiosity to investigate out-of-pattern items and to always ask “Why”.

• Must be committed to high quality and service orientation

• Must have great organizational skills with the ability to multitask and work accurately under pressure

• Must have the ability to operate within a continuously evolving and competitive business environment 

• Team player, high energy level, self-starter, quick grasp

Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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