Analyst/Associate, Strategic Financial Operations

Antares • Chicago, IL

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Analyst or Associate, Strategic Financial Operations will play a key role in supporting the firm's equity activities. This individual will be part of a dynamic team, working across various transactions and contributing to the firm’s overall Finance function. Reporting to the senior leader within the group, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop deep expertise in [private] equities as an asset class and investment management operations more broadly, within a high-growth environment.

Requirements

• Work Experience: 2-5 years of experience in fund admin, audit, investments, hedge funds, or a related field. Some experience and background knowledge in equities as an asset class is required.
• Technical Skills: Strong analytical and financial skills, with the ability to assess complex transactions and read and understand detailed legal documents.
• Problem Solving: Proven ability to assist in managing transaction processes efficiently
• Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Entrepreneurship: A self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, eager to learn and take on responsibilities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Values: Commitment to accountability, integrity, and delivering results in a highly collaborative setting
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; relevant professional qualifications such as CPA is a plus

Responsibilities

• Transaction Booking Oversight: Assist in the review of booking of all equity trades, including LP/GP investments and other bespoke equity-like structured investments, and related post-trade activities, covering everything from escrow holdbacks to restructurings and payoffs.
• Valuations: Procures and maintains PIK income calculations for applicable securities and liaises with Valuations for equity support to ensure accuracy and consistency in applying fair value marks to the portfolio.
• Cash Activity: Receive & review all cash distribution & income files. Ensure appropriate teams receive files for processing. Liaises with deal team and accounting policy team on appropriately tagging all cash related to equities.
• Financial Reporting: Supports Finance function in financial reporting including completeness and accuracy of the Schedule of Investments. Ensure Antares receives reporting as per LPA/LLC provisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other teams within the firm, including colleagues in Asset Management, Legal, Operations, Finance, and Credit Underwriting, to ensure smooth execution, reporting and management of equity transactions.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare regular reporting on equity portfolio(s), providing insights to Operations, Finance leadership and other stakeholders (including external) as needed.

Benefits

• Our benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees