Fund Controller - Private Credit - Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in London is seeking a Fund Controller to oversee the financial management of private credit funds. The role includes preparing financial statements, managing 3rd party administrators, and ensuring compliance and performance insights. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with fund finance experience and strong stakeholder communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong fund finance experience.
• Private credit background; private equity fund experience considered.
• Proven experience working with administrators and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management of a portfolio of private credit funds.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements and investor reports.
• Oversee fund hedging strategies and liquidity management.
• Support fund valuations and performance modelling.

Skills

Fund finance experience

Excellent communication

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Fund Controller | Private Credit | £75,000 - £80,000 | Permanent | Hybrid (London)

The Company

A highly successful and growing private credit investment manager is looking for a talented Fund Controller to join its finance team. The business has an excellent reputation in the market and offers the chance to work in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where your contribution will be valued and recognised.

The Role

This is a broad Fund Controller position with exposure to the full lifecycle of private credit funds. You\'ll take ownership of core fund finance processes, oversight of 3rd party administrators, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and clear communication with both internal and external stakeholders. It\'s a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step up into a role with real responsibility and visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on day-to-day financial management of a portfolio of private credit funds and related entities
• Preparation of quarterly financial statements, investor reports, and performance packs
• Oversight of fund hedging strategies, liquidity management, and capital activity (drawdowns & distributions)
• Review and calculation of fund performance metrics (IRR, MOIC) and carried interest allocations
• Maintain strong governance over administrator deliverables, side letter obligations, and LPA compliance
• Coordinate and review regulatory and statutory reporting requirements (e.g., Annex IV, Solvency II)
• Support fund valuations, performance modelling, and ad-hoc analysis for senior management
• Act as primary contact for auditors, tax advisers, and fund administrators
• Partner with investment teams on NAV production, transaction support, and performance insights

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with strong fund finance experience
• Private credit background ; private equity fund experience also considered
• Proven experience working with administrators, auditors, and fund structures
• Commercial mindset with the ability to provide insight, not just numbers
• Excellent communicator, able to manage stakeholders at all level

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