Associate, Private Credit Fund Accounting, PFS - Dublin
BlackRock · Dublin, Ireland · 17d ago
About this role
Associate, Fund Accounting (Private Credit)
Company Description
HPS Investment Partners, a part of BlackRock, is a leading global, credit-focused alternative investment manager that seeks to provide creative capital solutions and generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients. We manage various strategies across the capital structure, including privately negotiated senior debt; privately negotiated junior capital solutions in debt, preferred and equity formats; liquid credit including syndicated leveraged loans, collateralized loan obligations and high yield bonds; asset-based finance and real estate. The scale and breadth of our platform offers the flexibility to invest in companies large and small, through standard or customized solutions. At our core, we share a common thread of intellectual rigor and discipline that enables us to create value for our clients.
HPS was established in 2007 as a unit of Highbridge Capital Management, LLC (“HCM”), a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management (“JPMAM”). On March 31, 2016, the senior executives of HPS acquired HPS and its subsidiaries from JPMAM and HCM (the “Transaction”).Following the Transaction, JPMAM retained a passive minority investment in HPS, which was subsequently redeemed in April 2022. In June 2018, affiliates of Dyal Capital Partners made a passive minority investment in HPS. In February 2022, an affiliate of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America made a passive minority investment in HPS, which was subsequently increased in August 2024. On July 1, 2025, BlackRock acquired the business and assets of HPS, with 100% of consideration paid in BlackRock equity (the “HPS/BlackRock Transaction”).
The HPS/BlackRock Transaction brings together BlackRock’s corporate and asset owner relationships with HPS’s diversified origination and capital flexibility. BlackRock and HPS have formed a new private financing solutions business unit (“PFS”) led by Scott Kapnick, Scot French, and Michael Patterson, creating an integrated franchise with approximately $370 billion in client assets, including $205 billion of private credit assets.This combined platform, which has more than 590 investment professionals and approximately 1,300 employees globally, offers broad capabilities across senior and junior credit solutions, asset-based finance, real estate, CLOs and GP-LP solutions. As part of the HPS/BlackRock Transaction, Scott Kapnick, Scot French, and Michael Patterson have joined BlackRock’s Global Executive Committee, and Scott Kapnick has been appointed as an observer to the BlackRock Board.
Department Description
The Fund Accounting team’s primary responsibility is the books and records of the funds. This responsibility includes oversight, review and reconciliation of the books and records with internal teams including Middle Office, Cash Management, and Asset Management / Valuation as well as with external, third-party fund administrators. This responsibility includes NAV calculation and review, management and performance fees, expense review and management and capital calls and distributions. In addition to the core books and records, Fund Accounting works closely with Legal on fund setup and operation, with Product Specialist and Investor Relations on ongoing and ad hoc analysis and with Management Company Accounting on AUM, performance and fee reporting and revenue recognition.
Position Description
BlackRock’s Private Financing Solutions division (“PFS”) is currently hiring for an Associate level individual on the Fund Accounting team to support BLK Private Credit Funds. Private Credit is a strategic focus for the firm and this position will be part of a core accounting team in Dublin, Ireland. The position offers significant growth opportunities both organically as the firm expands our product offerings, as well as opportunities to be involved in ongoing platform-wide projects.
The Fund Accounting Associate performs an integral role within the Fund Accounting team and is responsible for review and reconciliation of the funds’ books and records, liaising with both internal departments and external third-party fund administrators. The Fund Accounting Associate will be involved in the closing of the books including NAV review and reconciliation and partners’ capital statement review among other responsibilities. Additionally, the Fund Accounting Associate will be involved in fund setup and operation and ad hoc internal and investor requests.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
- Monthly and quarterly closing of the funds’ books with fund administrators
- Preparation and review of partners’ capital statements
- Preparation and review of capital call and distribution calculations and notices
- Review of fund expenses for accuracy and coordination of accruals and payments
- Calculation and review of monthly investor return and NAV estimates
- Preparation and review of quarterly and annual GAAP or IFRS financial statements
- Oversee regulatory compliance with SEC, NFA, and other regulations for the relevant products
- Ad hoc reporting and projects
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of combined experience in a Fund Accounting role, and/or public accounting role supporting clients within the financial services industry (preferably within Private Credit, Public Credit, Private Equity or Hedge Funds)
- Big four public accounting experience preferred
- Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive attitude and willingness to continuously learn.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Ability to consistently be attentive to detail while meeting critical deadlines and handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Thorough knowledge of internal controls
- Ability to work with large volumes of data and maintain high levels of accuracy
Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
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About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
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