Fund Controller - Private Markets

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Fund Controller for a rolling contract in Slough. This role involves overseeing fund operations, managing NAV validations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a degree, accounting qualifications, and a solid background in fund accounting for private equity or similar areas.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years PQE in fund accounting for private equity or similar.
• Solid knowledge of fund operations for closed-ended funds.
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and validate NAV and AUM numbers.
• Act as a key point of contact for Investment Managers.
• Drive due diligence processes for investors.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Degree-level education

Formal accounting qualifications

Tools

Advanced Excel

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Fund Controller - Private Markets, slough

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Client:

Aria Partners

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you ready to bring your expertise to a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment shaping the future of private markets? Looking for a rolling contract with potential to become permanent?

We’re looking for a driven Fund Controller level individual to support an ambitious and growing platform that offers innovative liquid and semi-liquid investment solutions. In this role, you’ll work closely with senior business leaders to ensure smooth oversight of fund operations across a diverse and exciting fund range. From fund onboarding to NAV oversight, your impact will be tangible and your voice heard.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee and validate NAV and AUM numbers, diving deep into pricing, cash, fees, and efficiency metrics.
• Act as a key point of contact for Investment Managers and Fund Administrators, handling daily valuation queries and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Drive due diligence processes for investors and managers, and help onboard new funds and third-party managers.
• Manage custody and trade settlement exceptions, collateral relationships, and regulatory reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes, collaborating with tech teams to implement smarter solutions.

Your background:

• A degree-level education and formal accounting qualifications
• At least 5 years PQE or thereabouts with a background in fund accounting for private equity, private debt, credit or similar
• Solid knowledge of the end to end fund operations process in a closed ended fund.
• A self-starter mindset with strong decision-making, problem-solving and accountability.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and a keen eye for detail under pressure.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, plus a working knowledge of investment products across equities, fixed income, alternative and OTCs.

This is a rolling 6 month contract at the perm equivalent rate of £90,000 to £100,000, hybrid working and in a prime central London location.

Full unrestricted UK work rights are essential and you must be available to start this role within 4 to 6 weeks.