Catalyst Group

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Associate Director - Fund Accounting -Close ended

The Catalyst Group

ABOUT THE CATALYST GROUP

A different kind of financial services firm

Founded in the Cayman Islands in 2020, Catalyst is a privately owned, fully independent investment operations and fund administration group - built from the ground up to do things differently.

Catalyst was founded with a clear mission: to reimagine financial services by sparking innovation, harnessing technology, and investing in our people and communities. With offices and teams across five countries, we service a global portfolio of clients spanning a wide range of strategies, structures, and requirements.

Our award-winning teamoperateson a technology platform unlike anything else in the industry. Every team member is guided by our seven core values: Collaboration, Innovation, Reliability & Accountability, Connected Culture, Undivided Attention, Integrity, and Transparency.

We do things differently. We do things better.

- THE CATALYST GROUP

01 THE ROLE

Own theclose endedpractice

A senior leadership position with full accountability for people, operations, client relationships, and strategic direction across theClose Ended NAVfunction.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Associate Director Fund Accounting,Close ended

Based inUnited States,reporting to theChief Operating Officer- Fund Administration. This role carries full responsibility for key aspects of fund operations across a portfolio ofclose endedfunds, with meaningfulpeoplemanagement scope and the authority to shape how theClose Endedfunctionoperatesand evolves.

The Associate Director plays a critical role in the fund administration process, ensuring thetimelyandaccuratecalculation and delivery of Net Asset Values (NAVs) for assigned funds. This position involves close collaboration with internal teams tosupport all aspects of the NAV delivery process, and support clientservice delivery andimplementation initiatives.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Seven pillars of the role

1

People Management

Direct management of theclose endedteam - performance framework adherence, capacity planning, team satisfaction monitoring, coaching, trainingprogrammes, and succession planning. This role sets the tone for how the functionoperatesday to day and long term.

2

Financial Oversight

Staff budget ownership in partnership with theCOO- Fund Administration. Product profitability reporting with Finance and Client Relationship teams. Client fee reviews, invoice approval, andscopechange documentationin accordance withAdministration Services Agreements.

3

NAV & Valuations

Oversight of NAV issuance for assignedclose endedfunds. Expense management, management fee and carried interest calculations, investor allocations, pricing and valuation processes, and comprehensive reconciliation of trades, positions, P&L, and cash.

4

Client Onboarding & Service Management

Close Endedfund structure setup, SLA establishment, and fund-specific procedure implementation. Cross-departmental collaboration for smooth onboarding. System integration oversight. Primary escalationpointfor client NAV and service queries.

5

Client Communications & Audit Management

Primary liaison for client communications on assigned funds. Lead coordination of the annual audit process, including preparation of year-end financial statements andtimelyresponse to audit queries.

6

Strategic Oversight & Process Improvement

Continuous assessment and refinement of operational processes. Identification of automation and data integration opportunities. Product reviews and enhancements. Alignment of process improvements with the firm's strategicobjectivesin partnership with senior leadership.

7

Risk & Compliance

Operational risk identification and mitigation across NAV production, reconciliation, and pricing. SOC controls adherence. Regulatory compliance including AML and data privacy. Policy development andcomplianceculture leadership in partnership with the Group's Head of Compliance and Governance.

ADDITIONAL STRATEGIC EXPECTATIONS

Beyond the day-to-day

• Share insights to enable development of new processes and procedures that create business efficiency and support client service excellence

• Maintain awareness of industry, regulatory, jurisdictional, and market trends that could affect the business

• Contribute to the creation, development, and implementation of new products and solutions as the business's needs evolve

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, business users, project, and implementation teams to achieve elegant outcomes

02 THE CANDIDATE

What excellent looks like

Deep technicalexpertiseinclose endedfund accounting, paired with the leadership presence to build, inspire, and elevate a high-performing team.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Whatyou'llbring

Experience & Education

• 7+ years of experience inclose endedfund administration or a similar financial services role

• Strong focus on NAV calculations, investor allocations, financial reporting, and audit coordination

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

• Professional certification (CFA, CAIA, CPA, or equivalent) is a strong advantage

Leadership & Communication

• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team-building capability - including across diverse, cross-functional teams

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for senior client, auditor, and internal stakeholder engagement

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability witha track recordofidentifyingprocess inefficiencies and delivering improvements

Technical Knowledge

• Expertisein fund systems: Investran, Bloomberg,eFront,Geneva,Dynamoor equivalentclose endedfund administration platforms

• Advanced Excel skills - complex financial models, automated templates, pivot tables, XLOOKUP, macros

• Strong understanding of closed-ended and open-ended fund structures, capital calls, distributions, IRR, and MOIC

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite; SQL or other data analysis tools areadvantageous

• Solid grounding in US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements applicable toclose endedfunds

• Working knowledge of AI tools such as Claude an advantage

The Catalyst Group

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