OverviewAt First Republic, we care about our people. Founded in 1985, we offer extraordinary client service in private banking, private business banking and private wealth management. We believe that personal connections are everything and our success is driven by the relationships we form with our colleagues and clients. You’ll always feel empowered and valued here. Incredible teams doing exceptional work, every dayFirst Republic Private Wealth Management is comprised of investment management, brokerage, trust, financial planning and insurance professionals. We offer customized wealth management solutions for our clients from a wide array of services including comprehensive investment management, financial planning, estate planning, trust services, endowment management and more. Our goal is to understand our clients’ unique needs and support them throughout a lifetime of financial goals.Duties and
Responsibilities
The Eagle Alternatives Investment team (First Republic Investment Management) is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team as an Associate, Eagle Alternatives, Fund Operations – Accounting & Administration with a strong working knowledge of GAAP accounting. The role will focus on activities surrounding the core operations of our alternative investment business and fund processing. What you’ll do as an Associate, Alternative Investments, Fund Accounting and Operations:Review the Private Equity and Hedge Funds’ Net Asset Value packages and investor reporting as required each month or quarter.Oversee third-party fund administrators and service providers to ensure excellent service levels to the investment platform’s stakeholder.Analyze and determine capital activity of the Funds.Participate on the Treasury functions of the private funds, including cash management and maintenance and usage of lines of credit.Perform reviews and reconciliations of investor subscriptions and redemptions in the funds.Ensure compliance with Bank and platform policies and procedure.Communicate, coordinate and work with the investor relations, research & investments teams and legal & compliance in all aspects of Fund operations, including Fund setup, investor onboarding, reporting and remediation.Communicate with underlying fund managers to obtain information necessary in the financial reporting.Coordinate and collaborate with the Financial Statement Auditors working with the private funds.Assist in the ongoing assessment, review and improvement of the platform’s policies and procedures.
Qualifications
You could be a great fit if you have:
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related major from an accredited institutionTwo or three years of experience in accounting, audit and tax functionsExperience in reviewing and analyzing data reports and manualsExcellent computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPointA strong attention to detailOutstanding communication skills (both written and verbal)Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects while working independently in a demanding, unstructured environmentThe ability to think critically and anticipate potential issuesSelf-motivation and a willingness to take initiativeA commitment to be a team player and provide extraordinary serviceJob DemandsMust be able to review and analyze data reports and manuals; must be computer proficient.Must be able to communicate effectively via telephone and in Own your work and your career – apply nowAre you willing to go the extra mile because you love what you do and how you can contribute as a team? Do you want the freedom to grow and the opportunity to take charge of your own career? If so, then come join us. We want hard working team players. You’ll have the independence to learn, lead and drive change. A culture of extraordinary service, empowerment and stability – that’s the First Republic way. We believe that a diverse range of backgrounds and ideas has and will continue to be fundamental to the future success of First Republic. If you are curious to learn more about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. The Company is an equal opportunity employer. In this regard, the Company makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in order to enable them to perform all essential job functions, unless doing so creates an undue hardship. First Republic is subject to federal laws that restrict the employment of individuals with certain types of criminal histories, including FDIA Section 19 and FINRA. To the extent not inconsistent with our obligations under those federal laws and regulations, First Republic will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles and San Francisco ban-the-box laws.
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