Team Lead, Alternative Administration

VanEck

$125K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of accounting, tax, and operational experience, ideally with digital assets expertise.
  • Strong understanding of alternative investment structures, including Master Feeder Funds and SPVs.
  • Experience in calculating incentive fees and carried interest for private funds.
  • Big 4 audit firm experience is strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; CPA is a plus.
  • Exceptional communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
  • Proven problem-solving abilities and detailed project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee accounting, tax, and operations for Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds.
  • Model and review carried interest and waterfall calculations.
  • Calculate monthly incentive fees or general partner carry.
  • Manage cash flow, vendor expenses, and budget projections for various entities.
  • Ensure accuracy in partner capital account and NAV calculations.
  • Coordinate with teams and third-party vendors to resolve issues.
  • Assist in managing the Capital Call and Distribution process for limited partners.

Benefits

  • Flexible working location options: New York, NY or Tampa, FL.
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior management and various internal departments.
  • Engagement in special projects that enhance professional development.
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on alternative assets and digital products.
Full Job Description
Position: Team Lead, Alternative Administration

Business Unit(s): Portfolio Administration

Location: New York, NY or Tampa, FL

Reporting to: Manager, Alternative Administration

The Alternative Administration team focuses on digital asset partnerships and comingled products and works closely with professionals throughout the entire firm including portfolio managers, traders, marketing, IT, PortOps and Tax. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in joining a growing team in an ever-evolving business landscape.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following, other duties may be assigned as needed:
  • Handle the accounting, tax and operations of our Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds, digital asset products as developed, including any registered entities, offshore vehicles and partnership products
  • Model and review carried interest and waterfall calculations in accordance with the limited partnership agreement
  • Calculate monthly incentive fees and/or GP carry
  • Manage cash flow / vendor expenses / budgets and projections for various entities
  • Perform oversight of monthly and quarterly fund NAV packages
  • Assist in production of various valuation works for Private Equity and Venture Capital investments
  • Maintain procedures and perform oversight of partner capital account / NAV calculations, including, among other accounts, accurate expense accruals and expense caps
  • Act as liaison between the custodian, portfolio management, portfolio operations and Fund Administration to resolve problems
  • Assist in oversight and management of the Capital Call and Distribution process for limited partners
  • Work closely with internal teams and third-party vendors
  • Work on any special projects assigned by Management

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job currently has no direct supervisory responsibilities but will serve in a team lead capacity for the Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds.

Qualifications:
  • Accounting, tax and operational experience - digital assets experience is a plus
  • Possess presence to interact with service providers, clients, consultants and senior management
  • Knowledge of alternative investment structures including Master Feeder Funds and SPV's
  • Comfortable working with new product ideas and developing corresponding processes and procedures
  • Strong experience with private fund structures and calculation of incentive fees and carry
  • Big 4 audit firm experience a strong plus
  • Strong understanding of GAAP standards
  • Strong communication skills, sharing important information with other departments
  • Candidate needs to work with peers, portfolio managers and third-party representatives
  • Track record of hands-on problem solving, detail-oriented and able to multi-task
  • Ability to analyze data, think critically
  • Ability to work independently and take a task to completion
  • Understanding how to prioritize projects and when to escalate issues


Education and/or Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred but other related degrees will be considered
  • 6 or more years of relevant industry experience, with significant experience with investment partnership products
  • CPA is a plus


Compensation:

If this position will be performed in whole or in part in New York City, the base salary range is $125,000 to $160,000. Individual salaries may vary based on different factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with this position.

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