Sandra Pereira
Kearny,NJ
Summary
Results-driven financial operations and product implementation professional with over a decade of experience in hedge fund and private equity administration, compliance, and system optimization. I am skilled in fund setup, investor services, AML oversight, and technology collaboration to streamline workflows and reduce operational risk. Proven leader with expertise in Geneva World Investor, HedgeTek, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Implementation Senior Manager
US Bank Global Fund Services
07.2017 - Current
- Led private equity and hedge fund implementations by reviewing offering documents, building NAV allocation files, and managing fund setup within internal allocation systems.
- Identified system gaps and logged enhancement requests with vendors to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
- Partnered with internal developers to create short- and long-term technology solutions supporting operational needs.
- Engaged daily with business users to identify workflow inefficiencies and develop targeted risk-mitigation strategies.
- Logged software bugs with vendors and tested hotfixes in QA before production deployment.
- Performed regression testing in Geneva World Investor ahead of annual upgrades.
- Reviewed and resolved business user system issues through internal tracking systems.
- Assisted with onboarding and implementation of a new Waterfall calculation system, coordinating with developers and business users to validate functionality and ensure accurate distribution processing.
Manager
US Bank Global Fund Services
03.2012 - 07.2017
- Supervised and trained a team of administrators to ensure accuracy and adherence to operational procedures.
- Reviewed capital activity documentation (subscriptions, redemptions, transfers) for compliance with fund offering documents.
- Oversaw AML verification, subscription funding validation, and redemption payment accuracy.
- Recommended process enhancements and communication protocols to improve control and consistency.
- Managed distribution of month-end allocations, capital statements, and management/incentive fee calculations.
- Partnered with Technology on system enhancements and supported client ad-hoc reporting.
- Approved domestic and international wire transfers and developed offline NAVs per offering provisions.
Assistant Vice President / Deputy MLRO – Compliance
AIS Fund Administration
03.2009 - 03.2012
- Reviewed and approved AML documentation for capital activity and client onboarding.
- Designed and implemented an internal audit program to ensure adherence to SSAE16 standards, reporting findings monthly to senior leadership.
- Conducted daily AML checks using World-Check and investigated potential matches.
- Represented the compliance function at Board of Directors meetings in the Cayman Islands.
- Updated the Compliance Manual in line with evolving regulations and internal policy changes.
Quality Assurance Specialist – MShare Product
Linedata Services
06.2007 - 02.2009
- Tested product releases and enhancements pre-launch to ensure accuracy and stability.
- Authored test plans and scripts for GUI and functional testing.
- Partnered closely with developers to validate enhancement logic and align with client requirements.
Fund Administrator
BISYS Alternative Investments
08.2004 - 05.2007
- Processed and reconciled investor capital activity, including subscriptions, redemptions, and transfers.
- Managed payment processing, including expense wires and redemptions.
- Conducted due diligence on incoming funds and maintained compliance documentation.
- Supported development of departmental procedures manuals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Minor in Sociology
Caldwell University
Caldwell, New Jersey05-2005
Skills
- Systems: Geneva World Investor, HedgeTek, Bridger Insight, Cascade, Investran
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)
- Specialties: AML/KYC compliance, NAV calculation, workflow optimization, system testing and implementation, fund setup and administration
Timeline
Product Implementation Senior Manager
US Bank Global Fund Services
07.2017 - Current
Manager
US Bank Global Fund Services
03.2012 - 07.2017
Assistant Vice President / Deputy MLRO – Compliance
AIS Fund Administration
03.2009 - 03.2012
Quality Assurance Specialist – MShare Product
Linedata Services
06.2007 - 02.2009
Fund Administrator
BISYS Alternative Investments
08.2004 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Minor in Sociology
Caldwell University