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At HedgeServ, we’re redefining what’s possible in fund administration. With more than $700 billion in assets under administration, we partner with the world’s most forward‑thinking investment managers – across private equity, private credit, endowments, hedge funds and more – to deliver seamless, tech‑enabled solutions that drive performance.

Our proprietary platform, enhanced by machine learning and robotic process automation, gives clients real‑time insights and unmatched control over their operations. Alongside our technology, we offer award‑winning service through our team‑based approach – led by a deeply experienced team of industry experts.

We’re a future‑focused company, empowering our people through a robust career development framework, clear career trajectories with structured learning paths, training, and progression plans. Our corporate values – Relationships, Support, Innovation, and Expertise – create a sense of shared purpose and belonging, and we recognize our employees sit at the core of our success.

We support employees through a variety of offerings, including remote and hybrid working arrangements, and fully paid comprehensive health and well‑being benefits. We’ve been recognized as an employer of choice, earning a top‑100 workplaces designation.

Founded in 2008, HedgeServ has grown into a global organization with over 2,000 experts across the globe. We’ve earned numerous accolades, including Top Overall Administrator and #1 rankings for providing alternative asset services in Accounting, Technology, Client Service, Investor Services, Alternative Fund Expertise, Reporting, and Regulatory Expertise.

Private Equity Department
Due to its innovative technology and service offering, HedgeServ’s closed end funds team is expanding in Luxembourg, Poland, Dublin and the US. The team currently services a mix of private equity, real estate and hybrid structures.

Job Description
A Private Equity Director is responsible for all aspects of the NAV calculation for Private Equity funds, reporting to the Private Equity Managing Director. They provide leadership and strategic direction for assigned fund groups, contribute to the development and implementation of system, procedural and operational enhancements, and ensure the timely and accurate delivery of NAV calculations. They are key contacts for ad‑hoc client requests and issues and possess a detailed understanding of Private Equity Fund Administration.

Key Accountabilities

Work as part of a team of managers, directors and managing directors, who have ongoing responsibility for developing all aspects of HedgeServ services.

Provide leadership and strategic direction for assigned fund accounting groups.

Participate in new client meetings, demonstrating HedgeServ software, discussing accounting and Private Equity issues and outlining HedgeServ’s solution to their needs with specific focus on fund structures and products traded.

Efficiently manage multiple client relationships.

Own all aspects of NAV production including fee calculations, waterfall calculations, capital call and distribution calculations and investor notices/investor statements, profit and loss allocations, accounting for complex financial instruments, documentation review and ad‑hoc client requests.

Ensure the assigned private equity accounting group operates within a clearly defined, documented and tested control environment.

Participate in the continuous development and enhancement of workflows and procedures to reflect the changing control environment.

Resolve exceptional problems and take on special projects or tasks as assigned.

Responsible for private equity recruitment and performance evaluations.

Foster a collaborative team environment and develop the team’s growth.

Support education and training among the team.

Resolve employee complaints in conjunction with HR and the MD group.

Prepare and review financial and regulatory reports.

Develop and maintain relationships between HedgeServ and client brokers, auditors and legal counsel.

Handle new client conversion and initialization to the HedgeServ platform.

Maintain effective working relationships with Fund Accounting, Investor Services, Quality Assurance, Client Servicing, Operations and Compliance departments within HedgeServ.

Private Equity Directors should be flexible and willing to adapt, capable of managing teams of up to 30 staff, servicing multiple clients with various requirements and deadlines.

Education
Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree. Minimum 2.2 honors degree.

Skills

IT literate

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Ability to be flexible and work effectively either within a team structure or independently

Strong interpersonal skills

Good initiative with the ability to prioritize

Strong systems, product and process knowledge

Reliable, flexible and dependable

Approachable

Committed

Ability to positively influence team morale

Demonstrate leadership skills

Take ownership of designated tasks

Act as a role model for HedgeServ

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