Balagopal Menon

Experience

1. Consultant

   Blackstone

   Apr 2021 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   Review daily and monthly estimate and final fund NAVs - Perform NAV reconciliations with various third-party administrators - Analyze fund performance and investor allocations - Ensure client capital activity and related payments are paid and accounted for - Review and reconcile client capital statements generated by third party administrators - Collaborate with offshore resources to ensure accurate and timely preparation of initial NAV reviews and reconciliation files - Review the calculation of and pay management and performance fees in accordance with the funds\' governing documents - Perform daily review of portfolio valuation, performance and deal flow activity - Evaluate cash availability to support the investment process - Review annual financial statements, investor letters, LP distribution and capital call notifications and BX reporting deliverables - Generate custom client reporting - Assist with initiatives to streamline review and reporting of various performance analytics - Assist in the setup and launch of new products and Funds - Liaise with various Finance and Operations teams including Middle Office, Pricing,Financial Reporting, Management Reporting, Legal and Compliance - Assist team members in responding to client and internal requests - Contribute to the design and testing of systems enhancements

Education

• National Association of State Boards of Accountancy

  Certified Public Accountant, Accounting and Taxation

  2014 — 2015

• Loyola College

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Finance, First Class

  2007 — 2010