Citco GSGS
Client Service - Private Markets
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Job Description
- Req#: 9417
About Citco
Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 50 office locations worldwide. With more than $2.0 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs. For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com
About the Team & Business Line:
Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.
As a core member of our Client Services - Private Assets team, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon.
Qualifications
About You:
· Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related discipline with 15+ years of experience including private assets fund accounting; including a minimum of 10 years of Client Service Management experience.
· Knowledge of private equity/private credit fund structures, fund types, and asset operations, familiarity with investment accounting rules and standards.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Problem solver, positive attitude, be curious as to how processes can be improved.
· Strong relationship management skills and experience overseeing client relationships from an operating perspective.
· Skills in negotiation, business planning and budgeting, margin analysis.
· Strong leadership skills.
· Project management skills with attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Proficiency in CRM tools, Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point
Our Benefits
Your well-being is of paramount importance and central to our success here at Citco. Citco offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package to support your career success and personal needs. Your base salary will be determined by several factors such as the role, experience, skillset, market conditions, etc. Furthermore, qualifying positions can participate in an annual discretionary bonus pool based on company profitability and individual contributions. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, short and long-term disability benefits, a retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, mental health and wellness support, parental leave, and more. Additional details about our total rewards package will be shared during the hiring process.
At Citco, we take pride in fostering an inclusive culture by prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation, mutual respect, and collaboration. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please let your recruiter know.
As an equal opportunity employer, Citco adheres to making all employment and personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, or any other protected status. We believe that an inclusive workforce not only enriches our company but also drives us towards greater success.
Please note that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Our employees may perform other job-related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of our organization.Salary Range: USD 350k – 450K.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Responsibilities
Your Role:
Serve as the Client Service Manager for several strategic client relationships inclusive of fund managers investing in Private Equity, Private Credit and Infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on, Private Asset specific accounting expertise and have demonstrated capabilities in managing the administrative function of multiple private equity funds and/or in managing client service relationships associated with alternative asset investment managers and investors. The role will support the Management Team of the Private Assets line of business s. By working closely with the members of the Private Equity Senior Management Team you will drive strategic and operational excellence and help foster a culture of continuous improvement.
§ Strategic Relationship Management
§ Key Personnel
§ Cultivate connections with C-suite executives. Gain insight into their professional history and achievements. Recognize key decision-makers and influencers. Foster personal relationships.
§ Client Infrastructure
§ Assess client service provider infrastructure. Familiarize yourself with their other service providers and vendors and identify existing challenges.
§ Fund Structure and Strategy
§ Understand the fund structure and related entities. Understand investment strategy and short- and long-term business vision.
§ Sales / Client Integration
§ New Sales – Existing Clients
§ Identify and investigate opportunities to strengthen existing partnerships by advocating for the inclusion of additional Citco products and services.
§ Maintaining strong relationships across Citco Lines of Business (LOB) to ensure cross-selling opportunities are reviewed and acted upon. To the extent clients are a shared LOB client, establish recurring internal meetings to share information and feedback.
§ In depth knowledge of full service offering across all ancillary services. Serve as lead and point person for any/all service issues inclusive of revenue and billing activities.
§ Client On-boarding
§ Assist in the coordination of new client integrations and existing client launches.
§ Client Training
§ Ensure clients are familiar with Citco systems, processes, and outputs.
§ Client Service Level Management
§ Service Level Agreement
§ Negotiate Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with the client in accordance with the service proposal, collaborating closely with the appropriate Operations Team.
§ Communication Strategy
§ Establish a formal communication strategy format with the client, which may include quarterly meetings, usually in person, along with monthly calls. The Relationship Manager will be tasked with implementing this communication strategy.
§ Communicate updates regarding Citco's developments, system enhancements, and product improvements to clients.
§ Client Liaison
§ Act as the client's representative within the organization and oversee internal communications with various business lines, operational teams, and support teams.
§ Serve as a point of escalation where Fund Accounting, Investor Relations or ancillary deliverables are at risk of being delivered late or incomplete, manage expectations and communication with client and internal management, confirming the issue, proposed resolution and timeline for closure, ensuring that all parties remain updated until resolved.
§ KPI Reporting
§ Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for both internal use and external dissemination.
§ Internal Reporting
§ Prepare local and global presentations/ reports as required on client relationships
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§ Client Profitability
§ Quarterly gross margin analysis for clients/funds. If the margin is not met, create a business plan (actions and timeline) to improve results. Present plan to leadership and track quarterly progress.
§ Support the development of pricing models and fee proposals for the launch of new funds, the introduction of additional services, and the restructuring of fees.
Additional Responsibilities:
· Regularly update the CRM system on a weekly basis to reflect client activities that are pertinent to the business.
· Assist with recruitment, employee assessment and business planning
About the company
Citco Group of Companies provides a broad range of financial services for hedge funds, administration, private equity, real estate and more...
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