Associate/Assistant Vice President, Fund Administration
Apply NowCompany: Brookfield Asset Management Inc
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Location
Chicago - 110 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2700
Business - Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions
Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager, has an exemplary 100+ year history of owning and operating real assets and related businesses. In 2019, Brookfield acquired a majority interest in Oaktree Capital, a leader among global investment managers specializing in credit and other alternative investments. Together, Brookfield and Oaktree share a long-term, value-driven, contrarian investment style, focusing on sectors in which their in-depth operating experience and market knowledge provide a competitive advantage.
Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions is a dedicated business delivering the unparalleled alternative investment expertise of Brookfield and Oaktree to private wealth investors, in partnership with their financial advisors. The business unit is dedicated to effectively supporting the financial intermediary community and bringing timely & unique solutions to market with the individual investor in mind.
Brookfield Culture
Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.
Job Description
Associate or AVP, Fund Administration
Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions LLC ("BOWS")
Brookfield Asset Management
Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager with over US$1 trillion of assets under management across real estate, infrastructure, renewable power and transition, private equity and credit. Brookfield owns and operates long-life assets and businesses, many of which form the backbone of the global economy. Utilizing its global reach, access to large-scale capital and operational expertise, Brookfield offers a range of alternative investment products to investors around the world-including public and private pension plans, endowments and foundations, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, insurance companies and private wealth investors. Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM) is a public company listed on the New York (NYSE: BAM) and Toronto (TSX: BAM) stock exchanges. Brookfield Corporation is a public company listed on the New York (NYSE: BN) and Toronto (TSX: BN) stock exchanges.
Business - Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions
Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager, has an exemplary 100+ year history of owning and operating real assets and related businesses. In 2019, Brookfield acquired a majority interest in Oaktree Capital, a leader among global investment managers specializing in credit and other alternative investments. Together, Brookfield and Oaktree share a long-term, value-driven, contrarian investment style, focusing on sectors in which their in-depth operating experience and market knowledge provide a competitive advantage.
Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions is a dedicated business delivering the unparalleled alternative investment expertise of Brookfield and Oaktree to private wealth investors, in partnership with their financial advisors. The business unit is dedicated to effectively supporting the financial intermediary community and bringing timely & unique solutions to market with the individual investor in mind.
The Firm is seeking to add to its Fund Administration team in the Chicago office. The Fund Administration team is responsible for managing; (1) Fund Administration, Accounting and Operations of products across Brookfield and Oaktree, (2) Oversight of third party fund administrators, external auditors and tax preparers, and all other fund vendor relationships. This individual will work on projects across the various funds supported by Fund Administration, with a focus on semi-liquid products across Brookfield Funds platform. The person will interact regularly with, sales, legal & compliance, corporate finance, and operations professionals as well as senior management.
Responsibilities:
Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000
Our compensation structure is comprised of a base salary and a short-term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation tends to vary based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive. Compensation decisions are based on a number of factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education, and designations
Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
Chicago - 110 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2700
Business - Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions
Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager, has an exemplary 100+ year history of owning and operating real assets and related businesses. In 2019, Brookfield acquired a majority interest in Oaktree Capital, a leader among global investment managers specializing in credit and other alternative investments. Together, Brookfield and Oaktree share a long-term, value-driven, contrarian investment style, focusing on sectors in which their in-depth operating experience and market knowledge provide a competitive advantage.
Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions is a dedicated business delivering the unparalleled alternative investment expertise of Brookfield and Oaktree to private wealth investors, in partnership with their financial advisors. The business unit is dedicated to effectively supporting the financial intermediary community and bringing timely & unique solutions to market with the individual investor in mind.
Brookfield Culture
Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.
Job Description
Associate or AVP, Fund Administration
Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions LLC ("BOWS")
Brookfield Asset Management
Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager with over US$1 trillion of assets under management across real estate, infrastructure, renewable power and transition, private equity and credit. Brookfield owns and operates long-life assets and businesses, many of which form the backbone of the global economy. Utilizing its global reach, access to large-scale capital and operational expertise, Brookfield offers a range of alternative investment products to investors around the world-including public and private pension plans, endowments and foundations, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, insurance companies and private wealth investors. Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM) is a public company listed on the New York (NYSE: BAM) and Toronto (TSX: BAM) stock exchanges. Brookfield Corporation is a public company listed on the New York (NYSE: BN) and Toronto (TSX: BN) stock exchanges.
Business - Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions
Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager, has an exemplary 100+ year history of owning and operating real assets and related businesses. In 2019, Brookfield acquired a majority interest in Oaktree Capital, a leader among global investment managers specializing in credit and other alternative investments. Together, Brookfield and Oaktree share a long-term, value-driven, contrarian investment style, focusing on sectors in which their in-depth operating experience and market knowledge provide a competitive advantage.
Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions is a dedicated business delivering the unparalleled alternative investment expertise of Brookfield and Oaktree to private wealth investors, in partnership with their financial advisors. The business unit is dedicated to effectively supporting the financial intermediary community and bringing timely & unique solutions to market with the individual investor in mind.
The Firm is seeking to add to its Fund Administration team in the Chicago office. The Fund Administration team is responsible for managing; (1) Fund Administration, Accounting and Operations of products across Brookfield and Oaktree, (2) Oversight of third party fund administrators, external auditors and tax preparers, and all other fund vendor relationships. This individual will work on projects across the various funds supported by Fund Administration, with a focus on semi-liquid products across Brookfield Funds platform. The person will interact regularly with, sales, legal & compliance, corporate finance, and operations professionals as well as senior management.
Responsibilities:
- Point of contact for funds across Brookfield's funds platform, including registered and private funds in United States, Canada, Ireland, and Luxembourg, crossing many different fund types and jurisdictions. This role will work with the senior members of the fund administration team as well as own relationships with funds' third- party administrators and key vendors. Preparation, review and understanding impactful issues regarding fund reporting, including net asset valuation calculations, security valuation, fund budgets & expense analysis is key to this role.
- Key support contact for Brookfield's fund board members. Partner with each fund's third- party administrators and external auditors to prepare and issue the funds' financial statements and other regulatory filings, presenting issues to fund board members for review and approval.
- Coordinate effectively with teams across the firm in sales, client service, legal, operations, and corporate finance regarding all fund-related items, including overall fund operating procedures, client inquiries, product development, management and performance fee calculations, legal document review, and revenue and expense projections.
- Construct analyses regarding product development, and new initiatives, for senior management review, exercising sound business judgement and understanding of Brookfield's products.
- Assist portfolio management teams regarding ad hoc portfolio reporting requests or investor related questions.
- Work effectively with all members of the fund administration team across all products to ensure consistency of reporting and processes and assist the team on projects on projects related to all funds in scope, include private funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds and Luxembourg funds as needed.
- Consistently review the functions' processes to ensure efficiencies and highlight opportunities for improvement.
- Partner with each fund's third- party tax preparers to generate investor tax deliverables, answering any investor driven questions related to them.
- Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3+ years of experience in public accounting or the Financial Services industry
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic, results orientation, and ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel and Word required, working knowledge of Powerpoint
- Experience with Advent Geneva portfolio system a plus
- CPA designation a plus
- Knowledge of Luxembourg funds, US 1940 Act Funds fund structures a plus
- Experience with semi-liquid fund structures a plan
Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000
Our compensation structure is comprised of a base salary and a short-term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation tends to vary based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive. Compensation decisions are based on a number of factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education, and designations
Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.