Manager, Fund Operations

Job Summary

Vista Equity Partners is seeking to hire a Manager to join the Fund Operations team that is responsible for the operation of Vista’s private equity funds. The Manager will support the build out of processes and standards to manage Vista’s buyout funds and will support all aspects of the funds’ operations including: performance reporting, fund modeling, investment funding and execution, ongoing deal support, and credit facility management.

Successful candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment in a role with high visibility and accountability, high-pressure tasks and competing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment. Strong written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills are also critical for success in the role as the Manager will frequently engage with teams and colleagues across the Finance team and firm (including firm leaders, investment professionals, Legal, Compliance and Investor Relations) in addition to investors and external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare key performance metrics and detailed data requests for standard reviews and ad hoc requests

• Support fundraising (including new products and external co-investments); work with the Investor Relations team to provide fund management aspects of fundraising
• Support credit facility operations and compliance with credit agreements
• Prepare investor requests and answer inquiries from LPs
• Support with Fund leaders on budgeting and tracking of Fund’s profitability models, including carried interest projections
• Prepare capital availability reports and other standard weekly reporting
• Build models to help analyze the portfolio, including scenario planning and IRR maximization
• Support the Investment Committee, Fund leaders and broader deal team with closings of investment purchases, follow-on fundings, distributions, dispositions, and portfolio review process
• Gather documentation of investment authorization, allocation, funds flow, certification, deal funding, etc.; review sales and purchase agreements and other deal transaction documents
• Work closely with Fund Accounting team to ensure transactions are appropriately reflected in financial statements
• Provide appropriate information and documentation to Fund Accounting team to prepare capital calls and distributions
• Monitor ongoing compliance with Limited Partnership Agreements, investor side letters, and other regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience in an analytical or financial role within the asset management industry

• Strong finance knowledge with demonstrated experience in quantitative analysis and financial modeling

• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and across an organization

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to producing high-quality work

• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including strong presentation abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting preferred; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., Master’s, MBA, CFA, ACA) strongly preferred

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $162,000 - $180,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.