VP, Real Assets Fund Accounting & Administration

About the role

State Street's Alternative Investment Solutions (AIS) team in Singapore is looking for a Vice President of Fund Administration for its Real Assets (real estate) business. The successful candidate will bring real estate development industry experience and a strong investment transaction processing background, with consulting or project management experience preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and own overall client communication, tracking daily interactions, timelines and deliverables with investment professionals, investors, attorneys, auditors, bankers and property managers.
• Review and understand investment fund legal documents and coordinate new client onboarding.
• Manage cash transactions between the fund and its subsidiaries, including wire instructions, corporate and legal documentation and record keeping.
• Manage subsidiary liquidity, coordinating expense payments and working capital needs.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual investment and portfolio management reports for clients.
• Coordinate bank account openings and internal KYC onboarding, and handle ad hoc client requests.
• Manage the billing process and monitor service risk against risk tolerance levels.
• Deliver quality service, meeting or exceeding weekly, monthly and quarterly client expectations.
• Develop and implement training for staff, improve team communication across global locations, and handle internal local entity-level reporting.
• Follow AIS strict internal control procedures.

Required profile

• At least 12 years of relevant experience in Treasury, Accounting, Client Services or Project Management.
• Experience in the real estate alternative asset industry, such as property development or a management company, is required.
• Fluent in at least English; university degree or above.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, high integrity and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Project management, client service and technology skills.
• Advanced MS Excel capabilities.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.