Lead Financial Analyst

Lead Financial AnalystThe Lead Financial Analyst will work directly with Investment Operations team members and other stakeholders to properly account and report activities related to private debt and private equity investments, including Asset Backed Finance, Middle Market Direct Lending, Opportunistic Credit, Infrastructure Credit, and Real Estate Credit. This role will partner closely with varying levels of leadership, operations, internal private equity analysts to drive accountability, improve transparency, and provide timely insights into investment performance. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the processes, documentation, data management, and fund manager communication required to execute transactions and administer assets post-close. This role will liaison with multiple stakeholders within Investment Reporting and external to build communications, operational processes, and reporting framework needed to support private credit investments. This role will work directly with internal Portfolio Management, Finance, Tax, technology, and reporting teams to ensure private credit deals are properly accounted for and reported from funding to exit.
ResponsibilitiesLiaison and work closely with the CIO office to understand current and future planned allocations, support asset transfer coordination, understand cash flow data provided, and proactively address questions and concerns raisedAs new fund managers are vetted, ensure Investment Reporting due diligence is successfully completed and requirements are fully understoodLiaison with CAS team to ensure CW reporting is available to support cash reallocation and proactively address any questions; ensure cash is moved timely between legal entitiesLiaison with Daily Operations Team by monitoring cash inflows and outflows. validate and ensure quality of accounting for income accruals, income received, amortization, between Clearwater LPx and Clearwater Core, support asset transfer movement between product lines and ensure income remains as expected on old vs new product linesIndependently oversee quality of earned income and be able to explain and understand the change in earningsExtract financial and attribute data from core accounting system to independently trouble-shoot cash payment discrepancies by working directly with the vendor or fund manager to resolve exceptionsEnsure reporting consistency and accuracy across all business and regulatory functionsPartner with operations leaders and vendor to identify system functionality improvementsLead transition of existing book of CML's, Bank Loans, Limited Partnerships and other invested assets from Clearwater Core to LPx or MLx as applicableLead role in completing STAT regulatory schedules, Footnotes, and General Interrogatories.
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and/or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 8 years experience, with degree. Advanced computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications5-7 years of relevant experience working in an investment operations capacityStrong knowledge of private credit fund concepts across a range of strategies, including corporate direct lendingDemonstrated ability to build cross-functional teamsStrong knowledge of general finance, process documentation and cross functional operationsSolid analytical skills and ability to understand and resolve complex problemsProficient in Microsoft Office with strong working knowledge of Microsoft ExcelProven ability to manage tasks with competing priorities and deadlines, while independently driving projects to completionWorking ConditionsHybrid Office Environment. (In office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.)Fast
- paced deadline
- driven office environment.
Occasional Travel <10%The Salary for this position generally ranges between $97,000.00
- $129,000.00 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.
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