Lead Specialist GIPS Operations, Private Assets Services | Putrajaya, Malaysia | Contract

Job Title:

Lead Specialist – GIPS Operations, Private Assets Services

Location: Putrajaya, Malaysia

Employment Type: Contract – 12 Months

Work Arrangement: 4 Days WFO + 1 Day WFH

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Private Assets / Investment Operations professional to join our GIPS Operations – Private Assets Services team.

The role will support private assets operations and reporting, including data collection and maintenance, capital activity validation, reconciliation, vendor oversight, and coordination with General Partners, Fund Administrators and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage periodic data collection from General Partners (GPs), including investment and portfolio-related information.

- Coordinate with GPs to ensure timely and complete submission of required data.

- Maintain and update private assets data within eFront Invest.

- Support onboarding of new internal and external funds into eFront Invest.

- Review and validate capital activities, including capital calls and distribution notices.

- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between eFront Invest and GP statements.

- Review monthly pricing files and private asset investment data.

- Monitor vendor activities and ensure timely and accurate transaction bookings.

- Ensure market value, remaining commitment and other investment data are updated accurately.

- Coordinate with General Partners, Fund Administrators, vendors, Portfolio Managers and internal Private Assets teams.

- Support GP portal maintenance and ensure timely receipt of GP notices, reports and financial statements.

- Prepare and maintain accurate investment operations documentation and reports.

- Contribute to ad-hoc projects and process improvement initiatives.

The attached JD specifically highlights GP data collection through eFront, fund onboarding, capital calls/distribution notices, discrepancy resolution and vendor oversight.

Key Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Banking & Finance or a related discipline.

- 10+ years of investment operations experience within an asset manager, fund administrator or similar financial services environment.

- Preferably strong experience in Private Assets / Private Equity / Private Credit / Real Estate investments.

- Good understanding of private assets reporting, including capital account statements, capital calls and distribution notices.

- Strong understanding of General Partner (GP) and Limited Partner (LP) structures.

- Knowledge of Limited Partnership Agreements (LPA) and private asset terminology.

- Understanding of Commitment, Funded/Unfunded Commitment and Remaining Capital Commitment.

- Knowledge of Waterfall and Carried Interest concepts is an advantage.

- Strong reconciliation, data validation and discrepancy resolution skills.

- Hands-on experience with eFront / eFront Invest is highly desirable.

- Experience with Aladdin is an added advantage.

- Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work with GPs, Fund Administrators, vendors and internal investment teams.

- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.

The official JD requires 10+ years of investment operations experience and specifically lists private-assets reporting, capital calls/distributions, fund vehicles, eFront and Aladdin.

Working Arrangement:

- Location: IOI City Tower, Putrajaya

- 4 Days Work From Office + 1 Day Work From Home

- Virtual interview process

- No current possibility of contract renewal or conversion to permanent employment

Why Join This Opportunity

- Work in a regional Private Assets operations environment.

- Gain exposure to GP, Fund Administrator and investment operations processes.

- Work with platforms such as eFront Invest and potentially Aladdin.

- Collaborate with Private Assets, Middle Office, Portfolio Management and Client Services teams.

The role is an individual contributor position with no direct supervisory responsibility.

Application

Interested candidates can apply with their updated CV to [Confidential Information] highlighting relevant experience in:

Private Assets | Investment Operations | Fund Administration | Private Equity | Private Credit | Capital Calls | Distribution Notices | GP/LP | eFront | Aladdin | Investment Reporting | Reconciliation