Fund Controller

Cameron Kennedy; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameron Kennedy is seeking a proactive Fund Controller in London to oversee NAV oversight, cash management, and reconciliations, collaborating with senior stakeholders and external partners to uphold strong governance and accuracy.

The role emphasizes delivering timely fund figures, ensuring correct investment processing, and driving process improvements across valuation and cash flows within a demanding, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in fund administration, fund accounting, or operations
• Strong understanding of fund structures, operations, and trading strategies
• Excellent product knowledge across asset classes, including emerging markets
• Highly organised, analytical, and detail‑oriented with multitasking ability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across teams
• Proficiency in portfolio accounting and reconciliation systems, with advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Reconcile cash, securities, and FX transactions and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Ensure investment transactions are structured, processed, and recorded accurately
• Produce timely fund figures and forecasts for Finance, Distribution, and Front Office
• Respond to business, client, and external queries efficiently
• Manage fund cash-flow movements, including income, expenses, distributions, fees, subscriptions, and redemptions
• Review and validate portfolio valuations across asset classes and derivative positions
• Reconcile and approve NAV calculations with fund administrators

Skills

NAV experience

Fund accounting

Cash management

Reconciliation

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Portfolio accounting systems

Excel

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.