Fund Controller

Walker Hamill; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established investment management firm is seeking a Senior Fund Controller to lead the operational build-out of new fund strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the finance and operations functions, working closely with senior leadership and managing a small team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fund finance and compliance, along with experience in private equity or investment management. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact the growth and success of innovative fund structures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience in finance.
• Strong understanding of fund structures and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of fund finance and reporting.
• Lead design and implementation of processes for new fund strategies.

Skills

Fund Finance Coordination

Quarterly Reporting

Team Management

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

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Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Summary

A well-established European investment manager with a strong presence across distinct geographies is expanding its team. The firm has recently closed a sizeable flagship fund well above target, supported by a longstanding base of institutional investors and a track record of consistent performance.

Description

Following the launch of several new fund structures, including an endowment vehicle and an evergreen fund, there is now an opportunity for a senior finance professional to lead the operational build-out of these strategies.

This is a newly created position, reporting into senior leadership, with responsibility for setting up and overseeing all finance and operations functions related to these vehicles. The Senior Fund Controller role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment while shaping the infrastructure of a growing platform.

There will be the opportunity to manage and grow a small team, therefore experience of team management is desirable.

Skills

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all aspects of fund finance.
• Preparation of quarterly reporting processes as well as quarterly and monthly NAVs.
• Lead the design and implementation of processes and systems for new fund strategies.
• Lead fund reporting, controls, governance and compliance.
• Build and manage a small operations team.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders across the business.

Background:

• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience.
• Experience within private equity, investment management, or fund operations.
• Strong understanding of fund structures and regulatory requirements.

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This client is London office-based and do not have the ability to provide sponsorship for a visa. They operate a hybrid working model with one day per week of remote work.

Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Walker Hamill has been the leading recruiter of Finance Directors, Financial Controllers, and Fund Accountants to UK and European private equity firms for over 35 years. We work with a highly diversified client group, including buyout funds of all sizes, growth and venture capital investors, real estate funds, co-investment vehicles, secondary funds, and fund of funds. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Investment Management

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