AVP, Deal & Asset Finance Private Markets

Location:Sao Paulo

Job Function:Investment Services Private Markets

Job Type:Permanent

Req ID:16946

Investment Services Private Markets

We manage deal structuring due diligence and closing. We provide financial operations to GICs private equity infrastructure and real estate assets as well as tax structuring corporate holding structures valuations and financial reporting.

Deal & Asset Finance Team

You will be part of a team that will help to provide financial deal due diligence financial controllership treasury and funding valuation management investment operations accounting financial reporting and special purpose vehicle management for GICs investments.

The role offers the opportunity to work closely with deal teams in Brazil across Real Estate Private Equity and Infrastructure investments. The successful candidate will contribute to transaction execution portfolio management and investment analysis across a diverse range of assets. This position provides meaningful exposure to multiasset investment strategies and collaboration with experienced professionals across the firms global platform.

What impact can you make in this role

You will join a dynamic team dedicated to providing investment services across private equity real estate infrastructure and cross-strategy investment portfolios.

We are seeking a suitable candidate to join the Deal & Asset Finance (D&AF) team as an Assistant Vice President. Based in our SãoPaulo office this role will serve as the investment finance controller providing key support to our Private Markets portfolio across the Americas region.

This role primarily focuses on the finance accounting and reporting aspects of deal cycles along with the ongoing monitoring of investment structuring and valuation across the Americas private market investment teams. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with various internal and external stakeholders throughout the investment lifecycle. Additionally the role involves supporting the Regional Team Lead in implementing various finance transformation initiatives.

What will you do as AVP Deal & Asset Finance

• Collaborate closely with the Investment Teams Transaction Managers Tax Legal Capital Markets Team and external advisors to deliver finance expertise during investment divestment restructuring and loan financing activities.
• Provide financial and operational inputs on holding structures funding and cash repatriation mechanisms as well as accounting / valuations considerations.
• Oversee the organization and maintenance of the investment holding platform including corporate secretarial and financial reporting.
• Partner with operation team to fulfill all operating requirements i.e. liaising with banks on funding guidelines.
• Manage financial due diligence and review findings purchase price adjustments during investment divestment and restructuring.
• Monitor key financial controls for asset operations including cash management and comprehensive reviews of investee financials while coordinating with external auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy.

• Analyze surplus cash from investments and spearhead cash repatriation initiatives in collaboration with Investment Teams Treasury and investee companies.
• Conduct and evaluate market valuations for private investments in alignment with corporate policy delivering actionable insights on market value fluctuations and returns analysis to inform strategic decision-making.

• Work closely with the Americas Team Lead to conceptualize and execute finance improvement initiatives and advanced analytics driving the Finance Transformation agenda forward.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role

• Bachelors degree in finance Accountancy or equivalent ideally with CPA qualification.
• 5-8 years of relevant working experience with at least 3-4 years of Audit or Transaction Advisory track record in public accounting (ideally with a Big 4 firm). Experience with an asset manager or private equity firm is preferred.
• Strong understanding of deal closing mechanism.
• An exceptional team player with proven interpersonal and analytical skills. Eager to learn and tackle new challenges in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• A driven self-starter with strong initiative; hands-on and adept at managing multiple tasks. Confident in engaging with various stakeholders and capable of working independently to achieve results.
• Ability to articulate and interpret complex investment structure and financial data to external partners is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Fluency in English is required.

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious agile and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas share your views and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence Respect Integrity Merit and Excellence which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation professional growth and interpersonal connection. At the same time we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

We are an equal opportunity employer

As an employer we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.

Compensation

Our compensation philosophy reflects several principles. We strive to provide a competitive compensation package to attract and retain talent globally. We pay for performance and reward sustainable results.

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