Mark John Rivera, Cpa
About Mark John Rivera, Cpa
Mark John Rivera is an Assistant Manager in Fund Services at VISTRA, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in accounting with degrees from Saint Louis University and has held various roles in client services and fund management across multiple companies.
Work at Vistra
Mark John Rivera has been employed at Vistra since 2021, currently holding the position of Assistant Manager in the Fund Services department. In this role, he serves as the main point of contact for operational matters and critical issues within the department. Rivera undertakes special projects as assigned by Senior Management and is involved in all aspects of new client onboarding, which includes coordinating the opening of new bank accounts and conducting investor and Fund KYC. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior Associate in Fund Services at Vistra from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Mark John Rivera holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Saint Louis University, which he completed from 2009 to 2014. He also earned an Associate's Degree in Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping from the same institution, studying from 2009 to 2012. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles. Rivera also provides both formal and informal training to staff on various aspects of accounting and the real estate/private equity industry.
Background
Before joining Vistra, Mark John Rivera accumulated experience in the accounting and client services sectors. He worked at Augentius as a Client Services Accounts Assistant from 2015 to 2016 and later as a Client Services Assistant Accountant from 2016 to 2018. He also held the position of Client Services Accountant at IQ-EQ from 2018 to 2019. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of client services and fund management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Mark John Rivera has demonstrated expertise in fund documents, including subscription documents, partnership agreements, and investment agreements. His role in new client onboarding showcases his ability to manage critical operational tasks effectively. Rivera's contributions to training staff highlight his commitment to knowledge sharing and professional development within the accounting and fund services sectors.