Deputy CFO

Equifind; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic European Alternative Asset Manager in London seeks an experienced Deputy CFO. This role involves supporting the CFO with financial strategy and operations, overseeing fund management and compliance. Ideal candidates will have a CA/ACA qualification and proven leadership experience in finance, particularly within alternative asset management or banking. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Enrolment in the companies LTIP

29 days annual leave

Increasing annual leave with tenure

Competitive pension contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong technical expertise with up-to-date knowledge of FCA reporting.
• Experience in team management, including recruitment, training, and performance appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Act as the right hand to the CFO, contributing to financial strategy.
• Oversee the financial management of multiple funds, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Manage fund accounting, valuations, and investor reporting.
• Lead on regulatory reporting requirements to ensure governance.
• Provide insights to support deal structuring and investment decisions.

Skills

Financial strategy

Team management

Technical expertise in FCA reporting

Commercial insights

Education

CA/ACA chartered accountant

Job description

Equifind is proud to be partnering with a dynamic and rapidly growing European Alternative Asset Manager, which currently oversees close to $8 billion in assets under management (AUM). This entrepreneurial firm specialises in capital solutions, opportunistic credit, collateralised loan obligations (CLOs), and other structured products.

As the firm gears up for the launch of its latest Fund, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join as Deputy CFO, playing a key leadership role in supporting the Partner & CFO and driving financial strategy, operations, and compliance within the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the right hand to the CFO, contributing to the firm's financial strategy and decision-making.
• Oversee the financial management of multiple funds, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Manage fund accounting, valuations, and investor reporting.
• Oversee capital calls, distributions, and financial statements for various investment structures.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., AIFMD, SEC, FCA regulations).
• Lead on regulatory reporting requirements, ensuring best-in-class governance and controls.
• Work closely with investment professionals, senior leadership, and external advisors.
• Provide commercial insights to support deal structuring and investment decisions.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What's on offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• Enrolment in the companies LTIP.
• 29 days annual leave.
• Increasing annual leave with tenure.
• Competitive pension contribution from the business.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Plus a host of other great benefits!

Application requirements:

• CA/ACA chartered accountant, preferably with a background in Big 4 audit.
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong technical expertise with up-to-date knowledge of FCA reporting.
• Experience in team management, including recruitment, training, and performance appraisals.
• Background in financial services, preferably in alternative asset management or banking.