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About the Role

The Fund CFO Associate will be part of the Fund CFO team, responsible for the oversight of operations and finance of products managed within the Alternatives business. This role will focus on five Infrastructure funds, supporting day-to-day operations and financial management.

Responsibilities

• 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 and quarterly NAVs
• Coordinate and review statutory accounts, VAT, tax returns and / FCA and CSSF reports
• Liaise with auditors
• Implement and maintain operating standards, processes and procedures
• Monitor and assess business and/or regulatory risks
• Oversee service providers
• Review and approve AIF's NAV
• Ensure policies are consistently applied
• Review and respond to investor queries (existing and prospective)
• Support launch of new products / Funds
• Oversee fund corporate administration
• Manage the engagement and on-going oversight of Service Providers
• Carry out certain control activities, such as bid budgets, fees monitoring, regulatory disclosures, etc
• Manage cash
• Create and maintain Fund Models forecasting the cashflows from each asset over the fund life
• Manage and use asset portfolio software capturing all asset data and information
• Oversee product accounting
• Manage audit and tax reporting processes
• Oversee performance measurement and financial reporting
• Liaise with the deal team to help support the acquisition of assets
• Handle AML / KYC, funding, engagement letters, bid costs, deal closing, conflict clearance, etc
• Review the NAV on a quarterly and annual basis
• Monthly AUM reporting
• Review of Annex IV returns
• Respond to investor queries

Requirements

• Motivated team member with strong attention to detail
• Analytical and pro-active approach to problem solving
• Strong interpersonal skills with flexibility to work independently
• Highly collaborative and able to work efficiently and effectively
• Ability to proactively communicate issues to the direct report
• Ability to translate complex situations into a succinct action points list
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Good overall knowledge of asset management and holding companies
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Location

• London

Work Type

• Hybrid Working

Education Level

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA)

Benefits

• 30 days’ holiday + bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• A non-contributory pension scheme, up to 10%
• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including Private Medical Cover, a complimentary GP service and the support of Mental Health First Aiders
• Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages, healthcare plans and travel insurance
• Opportunity to support CSR strategy focused on combatting climate change and achieving greater social justice
• Donations to partner organisations or corporate volunteering opportunities

About the Company

• DWS is an industry-leading firm with a global presence, focused on finding investment solutions and ensuring the best possible foundation for clients' financial future.
• The company is committed to innovation, responsible investing, and making a positive impact.
• DWS operates in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities, with divisions including Corporate Bank, Private Bank, Investment Bank, and Asset Management (DWS).

Equal Opportunity

• DWS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces dialogue and diverse views, treating everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture.
• The company values the unique perspectives and backgrounds of its employees to drive better team performance and outcomes.
• DWS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture.
• The value created for clients and investors is based on the ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds.
• Teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives.
• If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need.