Fund Controller

Cameron Kennedy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameron Kennedy is looking for a proactive Fund Controller in London to manage day‑to‑day fund control activities, ensuring accurate NAV calculations, cash management, and robust governance across portfolios.

You will work with senior stakeholders and external partners to maintain high operational standards, reconciling cash, securities, and FX while supporting audit activities and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in fund administration, fund accounting or operations.
• Strong understanding of fund structures and trading strategies.
• Knowledge of asset classes including equities, fixed income, derivatives.
• Highly organised, analytical and detail oriented.
• Strong communication and cross‑team collaboration.
• Proficiency in portfolio accounting and reconciliation systems; MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile cash, securities and FX with custodians; resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure investment transactions are structured, processed and recorded.
• Produce timely fund figures and forecasts for Finance, Distribution and Front Office.
• Respond promptly to business, client and external queries.
• Reconcile and approve NAV calculations with fund administrators; fix issues.
• Support internal, client, and regulatory audit requirements.

Skills

Fund accounting

NAV oversight

Cash management

Reconciliations

Portfolio accounting

Derivatives

Microsoft Office

Communication

Analytical

Attention to detail

Tools

Portfolio accounting systems

NAV calculation tools

Job description

Fund Controller

Location: London, UK

This role will not offer sponsorship

MUST HAVE NAV EXPERIENCE

SICAV IS HIGHLY DESIRABLE

We’re seeking a proactive and detail‑driven Fund Controller. This role offers the opportunity to be at the heart of fund operations—ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong governance across portfolio valuations, NAV oversight, cash management, and reconciliation activities. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and external partners to maintain exceptional operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Oversight

• Manage day‑to‑day fund control activities and provide support during peak periods or absences.
• Ensure all operational procedures and controls are followed, identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Deliver accurate and timely outputs, escalating issues to the Head of Fund Control when required.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal teams (Investment Management, Legal, Risk, Distribution, Finance, HR) and third‑party providers.

Daily Responsibilities

• Reconcile cash, securities, and FX transactions from custodians, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure investment transactions are accurately structured, processed, and recorded.
• Produce timely and accurate fund figures and forecasts for Finance, Distribution, and Front Office teams.
• Respond efficiently to business, client, and external queries.

Weekly / Monthly Duties

• Manage all fund cash‑flow movements, including income and expenses, distributions, fees, subscriptions, and redemptions.
• Review and validate portfolio valuations across equities, fixed income, and derivative positions.
• Reconcile and approve NAV calculations from fund administrators, ensuring accurate and timely resolution of any issues.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to project work and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal, client, and regulatory audit requirements.
• Undertake additional duties consistent with the scope of the role.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within fund administration, fund accounting, or operations in a custodian or fund administrator environment.
• Strong understanding of fund structures, operations, and trading strategies.
• Excellent product knowledge across all asset classes, including exposure to emerging markets.
• Highly organised, analytical, and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proficiency in portfolio accounting and reconciliation systems, with advanced Microsoft Office skills.