Analyst - Fund Finance Operations

This entry-level position sits within the newly established Fund Finance Operations team and focuses on supporting the management and administration of debt facilities (such as subscription lines and NAV facilities), monitoring facility utilization, tracking covenants, and preparing borrowing base certificates.

Description

Validus Risk Management is seeking an Analyst to join its newly established Fund Finance Operations team, supporting the management and administration of fund finance debt facilities across private capital clients.

This role provides hands-on exposure to subscription lines, NAV facilities and other fund-level financing structures that underpin private equity, private credit and alternative investment strategies.

You will work at the intersection of capital markets, private funds and credit infrastructure gaining practical experience in facility mechanics, lender coordination, borrowing base reporting, and ongoing operational oversight.

This position is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional seeking to build a career in fund finance, private credit, or capital markets operations.

Key Responsibilities

Debt Facility Operations

• Support the ongoing operational management of fund finance debt facilities, including subscription line and NAV-based facilities.

• Monitor facility utilisation, borrowing base availability and covenant compliance.

• Assist with drawdowns, repayments, rollovers and interest calculations.

• Maintain accurate records of facility activity and lender communications.

Borrowing Base & Covenant Oversight

• Assist in the preparation and review of borrowing base certificates.

• Track financial covenants and eligibility criteria under facility agreements.

• Escalate breaches or discrepancies in a timely and structured manner.

• Support periodic lender reporting requirements.

Lender & Counterparty Coordination

• Liaise with fund managers, lenders, administrators and internal stakeholders.

• Support documentation tracking and facility amendment processes.

• Maintain clear audit trails of communications and approvals.

Cash Flow & Payment Oversight

• Assist in coordinating interest payments, fee calculations and settlement instructions.

• Reconcile facility balances against internal systems and lender statements.

• Support treasury-related activities linked to fund-level financing.

Controls, Reporting & Process Improvement

• Ensure facility data is accurately maintained across relevant systems.

• Support reconciliations and control checks to mitigate operational risk.

• Contribute to improving reporting efficiency and process automation.

• Assist in documenting procedures and strengthening operational controls.

Required Experience & Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Up to 3 years of experience in financial services (fund finance, banking, fund administration or credit-related roles advantageous but not required).

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong numerical and analytical ability.

• High attention to detail and control awareness.

• Proficiency in Excel (including financial calculations and data analysis).

• Ability to interpret financial statements and credit agreements (advantageous).

Behavioural Attributes

• Organised and process driven.

• Clear communicator, comfortable engaging with lenders and internal stakeholders.

• Able to prioritise effectively in deadline-driven environments.

• Curious and motivated to develop expertise in fund finance.

• Positive, proactive attitude with strong ownership mindset.

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits:

• Eligible for company bonus scheme

• Enhanced Health Insurance with Dental, Optical and Mental health benefits

• Financial support towards qualifications

• Pension

About the Company:

Validus Risk Management is an independent technology-enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers, and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor financial market risk, using a market-tested combination of specialist consulting services, trade execution and innovative risk technology.

Working at Validus can offer an exciting opportunity for both personal development and professional growth.

Share in our mission to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world. Notable benefits include a competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus), health care, retirement plans, and financial support towards professional qualifications.

Our core company values are;

• Accountability – Getting it done and owning the result.

• Teamwork – We succeed by helping others succeed.

• Integrity – We serve our clients; the responsibility is sacrosanct. 

• Diversity – Diversity boosts creativity – creativity is our edge.

• Kaizen – Strive to do things better. Innovation kills complacency.

Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.