Makers Fund
US$1.1B AUM Global interactive entertainment industry focused venture capital fund
Job Title: Fund Operations Director
Location: Singapore
About Us:
Established in 2017, Makers Fund is global interactive entertainment industry focused venture capital fund with US$1.1 Billion of assets under management. Makers combines deep industry experience with multi-stage investment in seed to late stage private companies.
To date, we have invested in more than 100 companies across 12 countries and are supported by Limited Partners that include leading endowment funds, sovereign wealth funds and institutions from around the world. Makers Fund has presence in USA, UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
To learn more about Makers Fund, kindly visit: http://www.makersfund.com
About The Role
Makers Fund is a global interactive entertainment industry venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments. We are looking for a Fund Operations Director to be based in Singapore. The Fund Operations Director will be responsible for managing and supporting the fund operations in Singapore, Hong Kong and other countries together with the finance, legal, HR, compliance and the General Partners.
This will be a hands-on role, working together with the fund operations and investment teams to ensure high standards and effective operations of the firm. The role will report into the General Partner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with a multifunctional team across finance, legal, hr and compliance teams to ensure fund operations run effectively
- Support the general partners in analysing and implementing tactical and strategic initiatives on fund operations, fund structure and tax
- Work alongside the investment and finance teams on Limited Partner reports
- Plan and implement processes to improve fund operations and ways of working
Skills and Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in financial services industry, preferably with time in asset management, private equity, or venture capital with 2 years’ experience working with C-suite leaders in operations.
- Proven experience working across financial, legal, tax and regulatory aspects of a fund.
- Prior experience on fund setup, structuring and tax matters is ideal
- Detail orientated individual with strong process management, problem solving and communication skills
- Openness and proactive in broadening knowledge in unfamiliar areas
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
Life at Makers Fund:
- Competitive salary package
- Opportunity to work with a Global team (US, Europe, Asia)
- Forward-thinking and ambitious team that values diversity, hard work, and the continuous quest for excellence
- Remote but reachable work policy, with 2 days per week in the office and flexibility for the remainder
- Comprehensive medical insurance with additional annual health wellness allowance.
- Vacation policy / Maternity / Paternity / Study / Marriage / Compassionate.
- Be part of the rapidly growing video games and interactive entertainment industry
Makers Fund is committed to upholding fair employment and hiring practices.
What We Do
Makers Fund is a global interactive entertainment venture capital firm focused on early stage investments. The team supports founders through an extensive network and deep experience in the industry.
Makers Fund has presence in San Francisco, London, Tokyo, and Singapore.
