Associate (Portfolio Monitoring)

JD: Associate – Portfolio Monitoring (Private Equity)

Our client is a leading private equity firm focused on Asia-Pacific with an impressive investment track record over the past 2 decades specializing in mid-market investments through primary funds, secondary transactions, and co-investments. Managing a multi-billion USD AUM across multiple funds, the firm has established relationships with top tier venture capital, growth capital and buyout funds, as well as leading private companies across Asia-Pacific.

Due to expanding business needs, they are now looking for a detail-oriented and commercially minded Associate to join their Portfolio Monitoring team as part of their Finance function. This role sits at the intersection of data, investments, and investor reporting — offering strong exposure to private equity fund operations, performance analytics, and cross-functional collaboration with the Investment Team.

If you enjoy working with data, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to deepen your understanding of private markets performance, this role offers both ownership and visibility.

Key Responsibilities:

A) Own and Elevate Portfolio Data Integrity

• Lead the setup and onboarding of new funds and underlying fund managers (UFMs) within eFront or similar systems.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of portfolio company and fund-level data in the system.
• Validate data inputs against quarterly reports, capital statements, and other official submissions.

B) Drive Performance Analytics & Reporting

• Generate performance metrics and analytics to support annual meetings, field trips, LP updates, fundraising efforts, and internal decision-making.
• Partner with the Investment Team to resolve classification and reporting issues.
• Support the preparation and coordination of responses to LP requests.
• Produce Quarterly reporting to investors.

C) Be the Bridge Between Data and Investment Insights

• Liaise directly with UFMs to resolve portfolio-related queries.
• Contribute to enhancing dashboards, reporting workflows, and analytics processes.
• Support strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance function.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in private equity, hedge funds, asset management, fund services, or a large accounting firm.
• Strong quantitative orientation with experience in performance reporting and data analysis.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Clear and structured communicator (verbal and written).
• Independent, resourceful, and collaborative team player.
• Strong proficiency in technology tools and data extraction/ modelling/ visualization tools.

Additional Skills Advantage:

• Hands-on experience with eFront, including dashboard/ report customization.
• Accounting qualification and familiarity with IFRS and/or US GAAP.

What Makes This Role Attractive:

• High visibility: Work closely with seasoned Investment professionals and senior stakeholders.
• Meaningful impact: Your work directly supports portfolio analysis, investor communications, and fundraising.
• Strong learning curve: Gain deep exposure to private equity fund structures, performance measurement, and portfolio analytics.
• Technology-driven environment: Leverage eFront and analytical tools to enhance reporting and insights.
• Growth platform: Ideal for professionals looking to strengthen their private markets, fund operations, or performance reporting expertise.

If this role appeals to you, kindly send your CV to Sang-Chin BOH at [email protected] for our consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for discussions.