Fund Controller - Private Credit - Hybrid

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private credit investment firm is seeking a Fund Controller to oversee financial management of private credit funds. You'll manage key financial processes, prepare investor reporting, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with fund finance experience, effective in stakeholder communication. This role is a permanent hybrid position in London with a salary of £80,000 - £90,000.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in fund finance.
• Preferred background in private credit or private equity funds.
• Experience with auditors and fund structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management of private credit funds.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements and investor reports.
• Oversee fund hedging strategies and liquidity management.
• Maintain governance over administrator deliverables.

Skills

Fund finance experience

Strong communication skills

Insightful commercial mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Fund Controller | Private Credit | £80,000 - £90,000 | Permanent | Hybrid (London)

A leading private credit investment firm 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 preferred; 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 levels

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