Seeking an Associate Director, Funds! 

This is a great opportunity for a driven and talented individual to make a real difference as part of a dedicated and professional team. The Associate Director will work on a broad range of matters providing administration, management and secretarial services for established and new Real Estate and Private Equity Funds. The Associate Director will work closely with the Head of Funds and the Directors and will service the needs of a portfolio of private equity and real estate clients and will liaise with the CFO and finance team of the funds, third parties (including auditors) and any other external advisors necessary to ensure all issues are resolved and deadlines are met.

Requirements:

• Educated to at least ‘A’ level standard or equivalent. Preferably completion of CGI Diploma or similar
• Demonstrable experience in a senior position within Real Estate or Private Equity / Trust and Company experience, preferably with some knowledge or exposure to corporate structures and SPV administration. Company Secretarial knowledge would be advantageous. 
• Familiar with statutory requirements and corporate governance matters, be proficient in ensuring client board meetings for various purposes are organised on the agreed basis, as well as on an ad-hoc basis for
  clients in the team, such as the acquisition and disposal of investments, admitting new investors or amendments to material fund documentation
• The candidate will be expected to participate fully at such meetings and thereafter have responsibility for ensuring the accurate and timely completion of minutes and resolutions
• The directors of the Management companies to the Fund(s) will expect the Associate Director to understand complex transactions and structures and to be able to effectively communicate this to these individuals in a clear and meaningful way. This person will also sit on client Boards in due course
• A deep understanding of the agreements associated with private equity real estate and interpretation of terms within including LPA, debt documentation, sale and purchase agreements, leases etc.

For more information, please contact Ben Le Feuvre on 01534 707811 or email your CV to jobs@excel-recruitment.com