Deutsche Bank UK | Fund Accounting Specialist

Responsibilities

• We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform.
• The Fund CFO Specialist will be part of the Fund CFO team who are responsible for the oversight of operations and finance of products managed within the Alternatives business.
• This role will focus on five Infrastructure funds, three of which is fully invested and two of which is in the marketing and investing phase.
• The opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change and achieving greater social justice.
• Support launch of new products / Funds.
• Manage the engagement and on-going oversight of Service Providers.
• Manage cash and liquidity needs at Fund and SPV level.
• Managing and using asset portfolio software capturing all asset data and information.
• Manage audit and tax reporting processes.
• Oversee performance measurement and financial reporting.
• Liaising with the deal team to help support the acquisition of assets, AML / KYC, funding, engagement letters, bid costs, deal closing, conflict clearance, etc.
• Reviewing the NAV on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Working model in the UK is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home.
• Working model are required to work in the office two days a week and given the flexibility to work from home for the remaining three.
• Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future.
• Maintain and establish relationships with Fund and SPV officers, banks, administrators, legal and tax advisers,
• Support legal and regulatory compliance functions of the business,
• Review of fund entity management accounts, quarterly NAVs,
• Monitoring and assessment of business and/or regulatory risks,
• Review and approve Fund’s NAV,
• Ensure policies are consistently applied,
• Reviewing / responding to investor queries (existing and prospective).
• Oversee fund corporate administration,
• Carrying out certain control activities, such as bid budgets, fees monitoring, regulatory disclosures, etc
• Review of Annex IV returns,

Requirements

• Analytical and pro-active approach to problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills with flexibility to work independently.
• Ability to proactively communicate issues to the direct report.
• Ability to translate complex situation into a succinct action points list.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, good overall knowledge of asset management and holding companies.
• Experience within the Alternative Investment Fund industry and / or financial industry.
• Experience in Infrastructure and / or Private Equity.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use AI tools

Deutsche Bank UK

Deutsche Bank UK is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance). In its own words: "A global bank with global opportunities – discover careers with a difference at Deutsche Bank."

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in London.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance