Financial Services, Fund Administration, Private Equity

Credit - Operations Associate| Halifax

Halifax, NSHybridFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

private credit funds
fund administration
accounting
financial services operations
loan funding
loan repayment
portfolio monitoring
reconciliations
fund administration oversight
audits

Nice to have

private equity
partnerships
alternative assets
CPA

Role summary

Petra Funds Group seeks a Credit Operations Associate to support private credit funds. Responsibilities include processing loan transactions, monitoring portfolios, performing reconciliations, and assisting with reporting. The role requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and experience in accounting or financial services operations, preferably with private debt funds. The ideal candidate will maintain the client investment book of record, review loan documents, track covenants, and collaborate with internal and external teams. Experience with US GAAP and accounting software like Allvue is beneficial.

About Us

Petra Funds Group is a single-source provider for fund administration and infrastructure needs for private equity and debt funds. At Petra, we enable fund managers to focus on the tasks that add the most value to their businesses and leave the rest to us.

Petra is made up of highly experienced professionals across the North America and Europe. In a business where accuracy and timeliness are paramount, having a deep bench who've spent years working with asset managers is what differentiates us.

Our foundation is built on trust, experience, and uncompromising accuracy. Our people are experts. We work collaboratively. We are relentless in our process and put attention to detail first.

The Credit Operations Associate plays a key role in supporting the operational, accounting, and reporting functions for private credit funds and related investment vehicles. This individual works closely with investment, finance, and investor relations teams to ensure the accurate processing of fund transactions, maintenance of portfolio data, and timely delivery of financial and investor reporting. Responsibilities include overseeing cash activity, loan funding and repayment processes, portfolio monitoring, reconciliations, fund administration oversight, and supporting audits and regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate combines strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving skills, and a solid understanding of private credit fund structures and operations. Experience with private debt funds, fund administration, accounting, or financial services operations is highly preferred.

What You'll Do

Maintain client investment book of record by processing all loan activity including trades, borrowings, payoffs and coupon payments

Review applicable loan documents (e.g. credit agreements, indentures, trade confirmations) to establish and settle trades in the portfolio monitoring system

Reconcile portfolio cash and positions on a daily basis

Track loan covenant and compliance reporting deliverables

Maintain loan accruals and cashflow projections

Generate and deliver invoices related to loan activity

Support performance reporting for client investments and portfolios

Collaborate with fund administration teams to facilitate periodic accounting system integration

Coordinate with clients to facilitate deal closings and other portfolio activity (e.g. deal team, treasury, accounting)

Coordinate with third party support teams (e.g. trade settlements, agents, administrators)

An understanding US GAAP and experience with Allvue Investment Accounting or similar is beneficial but not required

What You'll Need:

At least 3 years experience in accounting, with a preference for experience with private equity, partnerships, and/or alternative assets

Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

Detail-oriented with the ability to complete tasks promptly

Willingness to take on additional ad-hoc tasks and projects

Ability to build and maintain advanced spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel

An understanding US GAAP and experience with Allvue Investment Accounting or similar is beneficial but not required

Excellent analytical and planning skills

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with a team approach

Must possess unquestionable integrity and ethics

Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or business

CPA is a plus but not required

Salary Range

At Petra Funds Group, competitive compensation will be commensurate with qualifying factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills.

How We Care

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to your well-being. Our perks include:

90% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums to help you stay healthy without financial strain.

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) employer match at 100% of your contributions up to 5% of compensation, with immediate vesting, so you start building long-term savings right away.

Flexible paid time off to recharge, travel, or take care of what matters most.

Generous holiday calendar to ensure you have time to rest, reflect, and celebrate throughout the year.

Hybrid work environment that offers flexibility and supports work-life balance.

*Funded amount is prorated for new hires.

What We’re Proud Of

We’re proud of many milestones, but we’re especially honored by the recognition we’ve received for our workplace experience:

Certified Great Place to Work®, based on direct feedback from our employees about trust and overall culture.

Fortune Best Medium Workplaces™ and Best Financial Services & Insurance Workplaces™, highlighting our commitment to building an environment where people thrive.

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