About the job
StepStone Group is a leading global private markets investment firm dedicated to providing customized investment solutions, advisory services, and insightful data-driven analyses to investors worldwide. By harnessing our platform's capabilities and unparalleled sector intelligence, we empower our clients with the insights and advantages necessary for their success.
Position Overview
The Associate (Senior Fund Accountant) for StepStone's Private Debt – Fund Accounting team in Dublin will take charge of shadow accounting for StepStone funds. This role involves daily oversight of fund activities and close coordination with fund administrators. The Senior Fund Accountant will engage with professionals across the organization and collaborate closely with team members from various StepStone offices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct and oversee monthly valuations of private debt funds and fund of funds (Shadow accounting).
- Review calculations for management and performance fees.
- Manage reporting and control for private debt and fund holdings.
- Monitor and budget fund fees and expenses.
- Process subscriptions, redemptions, capital calls, withdrawals, and dividends.
- Collect and reconcile data from Investment Advisors, Managers, and Fund Administrators; ensure accurate filing and input into the proprietary database.
- Verify data quality and integrity through plausibility checks on inputs.
- Support the development of junior staff members.
- Assist in the production of client reports across various portfolios, ensuring high-quality content and coordination for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform additional duties as required or as responsibilities evolve.
- Continuously seek to enhance overall processes.
