Associate - GP Mediation & Data Relationship Management

Job Description
CEPRESis the leading and fastest growing digital investment platform for private capital markets, an institutional asset class which became very relevant in global investment portfolios of sovereign wealth fund, insurances, pension plans and others. This global institutional client base benefit from our award-winning investment solutions for their investment activities while we connect via the CEPRES platform thousands of professionals to the largest private investment network worldwide.

CEPRES GmbH / Corp is headquartered in Munich and New York, with additional offices in Denver, Chicago, London, Heidelberg, Singapore and several locations in middle east. Our team is incredibly diverse with over 20 nationalities globally. We value smart and innovative people who also work effectively in a team environment and who are global players.

The GP Mediation Associate serves as the primary liaison between General Partners (GPs), internal data processing teams, client teams, and other stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and complete data collection and delivery. The role combines relationship management, data operations, issue resolution, and process coordination to improve data quality and strengthen GP engagement.

Key Responsibilities

GP Relationship Management

• Act as a primary point of contact forassigned GP relationships.
• Build and maintain trustedrelationships with GP finance, investor relations, operations, andreporting teams.
• Conduct regular follow-ups regardingoutstanding data requests, reporting deliverables, and data qualityissues.
• Understand each GP's reportingprocesses, timelines, and operational challenges.
• Drive proactive communication tominimize delays and escalations.

Data Collection & Mediation

• Coordinate collection of fundfinancials, capital account statements, cash flows, valuations, andportfolio company data.
• Mediate between GPs and internal teamsto clarify data requirements and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage data delivery timelines andensure adherence to agreed SLAs.
• Track data request status and followthrough to completion.
• Escalate unresolved issuesappropriately while maintaining positive GP relationships.

Data Quality & Validation

• Review incoming data for completeness,consistency, and accuracy.
• Identify anomalies, gaps, andinconsistencies in GP submissions.
• Work with GPs to obtain correctionsand support documentation.
• Ensure audit trails and documentationare maintained for all communications and resolutions.
• Support data quality improvementinitiatives across assigned GP relationships.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Partner closely with:
• Data Processing Teams
• Client Coverage Teams
• Product Teams
• Fund Accounting Specialists
• Communicate GP-specific requirementsand expectations internally.
• Coordinate resolution of complexfund-level and portfolio-level data issues.

Reporting & Tracking

• Maintain GP engagement trackers andaction logs.
• Monitor delivery performance againstdeadlines.
• Prepare status reports highlighting:
• Outstanding requests
• Aging items
• Escalations
• Data quality trends
• GP responsiveness metrics
• Support management reporting andoperational reviews.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring bottlenecks in GPdata collection processes.
• Propose GP relationship improvementopportunities / create values for GP to make CEPRES engagement more sticky
• Recommend workflow improvements andautomation opportunities.
• Contribute to process documentationand knowledge management.
• Support implementation of new tools,AI solutions, and operational efficiencies.

Requirements

Relationship Management

• Strong professional communicationskills.
• Ability to influence without directauthority.
• Skilled at maintaining positiverelationships during challenging discussions.
• Customer-centric mindset with strongservice orientation.

Data & Analytical Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret financial andinvestment data.
• Comfortable investigating datadiscrepancies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solvingcapabilities.

Project Management

• Ability to manage multiple GPrelationships simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong follow-up and accountabilitymindset.
• Comfortable working in adeadline-driven environment.

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbalcommunication.
• Ability to explain technical dataissues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Skilled in managing escalationsprofessionally and effectively.

Preferred Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in:
• Private Markets Operations
• Investment Data Management
• Fund Administration
• Investor Services
• Client Relationship Management
• Financial Data Operations
• Exposure to:
• Private Equity
• Venture Capital
• Infrastructure
• Real Estate Funds
• Fund Performance Reporting

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel
• CRM and ticketing systems
• Data quality and reconciliation tools
• Workflow tracking platforms
• Experience with:
• Capital Calls
• Distributions
• NAV Reporting
• Fund Financial Statements
• Portfolio Company Data
• SFTP/File Exchange processes

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• GP response rate and engagementquality
• Data delivery timeliness
• Reduction in outstanding requests
• Data quality improvement metrics
• SLA adherence
• Escalation resolution time
• Client satisfaction scores
• Number of successful GP onboarding anddata collection initiatives

Characteristics of a High-Performing GP Mediation Associate

A successful GP Mediation Associate is:

• Proactive rather than reactive.
• Persistent without being aggressive.
• Relationship-focused while remainingdata-driven.
• Naturally organized anddetail-oriented.
• Comfortable handling difficultconversations.
• Curious about fund structures andinvestment data.
• Able to balance operational executionwith stakeholder management.

This profile aligns closely with a Data Relationship Manager model that serves as the bridge between GPs and CEPRES data operations while ensuring both strong partnerships and high-quality data outcomes.

Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to real financial data processing workflows.
• Mentoring from experienced data analysts and engineers.
• Structured onboarding and a clear learning path.
• Potential for conversion to a full-time Analyst role based on performance

At CEPRES, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We celebrate diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.