Fund Analyst

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Cobalt is recruiting a Fund Analyst for one of the world's leading commercial real estate investment companies. This exciting opportunity is with a dynamic multinational that has significant competitive edge within the market.

The role will involve managing the investment reporting and analysis for multiple UK / US / European real estate funds, as well as assisting the investment team.

Responsibilities include:

• Accounting and preparing monthly investor reporting for about 10 separate account clients

• Prepare quarterly investor reporting, including liaising with the investment team, investor services and the third-party fund administrators

• Responsible for cash management and reviewing investor drawn down notices. Work closely with investment management teams in both London and other offices on closing transactions.

• Preparing investment and cash reconciliations

• Performance analysis & measurement of investments and client accounts

• Being a fund champion for 15-20 underlying investments, which requires an understanding of the fund and preparation of the monthly pricing

• Calculate and instruct foreign currency trades for exposures relating to separate account clients.

• Preparation of ad-hoc financial analysis, updating records &systems to account for AUM, transactions, fees billable, reconciliations etc

• Liaison with clients' custodians

• Work with the investment team on deal support, including operational due diligence.

• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and leading the design and implementation of control improvements

Requirements:

• This role would suit someone in the early stages of ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounting role

• Real Estate experience is advantageous

If you would like to be considered for this position, then please respond with an up to date CV.