Senior Associate, Private Markets

Senior Associate, Private Markets Accounting

Locations: Cayman Islands (Hybrid)

About the Role

SS&C is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Private Markets team in the Cayman Islands. In this role, you will support accounting and reporting for private equity and real assets funds, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with industry standards.

You will work closely with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial reporting and support key fund operations, including capital activity, investment accounting, and carried interest calculations.

Why Join SS&C

SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and healthcare operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence.

You will gain hands-on exposure to private markets, working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and fast-paced environment while supporting global clients.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely fund accounting work within established deadlines
• Maintain detailed workpapers, including capital activity, income and expense accruals, and investment transactions
• Update and support distribution waterfall (carried interest) models
• Calculate management fees and prepare supporting schedules
• Review transaction documentation to ensure accurate accounting treatment
• Perform bank reconciliations and process journal entries
• Support year-end audit processes in collaboration with clients and auditors
• Communicate effectively with clients and external stakeholders, including legal counsel, auditors, and tax advisors

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably within alternative investments or private markets
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles related to investment partnerships
• Experience preparing and reviewing general ledgers, workpapers, and financial statements
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite

What Sets You Apart

• Experience with private equity, real assets, or other alternative investment funds
• CPA and/or MBA designation (or progress toward certification)
• Exposure to carried interest (waterfall) calculations and complex fund structures
• Experience working with auditors and supporting financial statement audits

Join SS&C, where innovation meets global opportunities. Click here to apply.  

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