Fund Management, Real Assets

Macquarie Bank Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a fund management professional for a 12-month contract. The role involves managing investor transactions, collaborating on fund processes, and enhancing team efficiency. Candidates must be qualified chartered accountants with 4+ years of experience in asset management or private equity, possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in alternative asset management or private equity.
• Ability to work autonomously through complex fund structures.
• Proven track record of improving operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage significant business transactions like investor distributions.
• Collaborate with teams for end-to-end fund management processes.
• Present at fund and subsidiary board meetings.

Skills

Qualified chartered accountant

4+ years post-qualification experience

Excellent communication skills

Experience in treasury management

Skilled in managing investor reporting

Ability to drive change

Education

Chartered accountant qualification

Job description

Asset Management, Funds / Banking Administration

The Fund Management team leads and supports the finance, client service, treasury and operations functions for a range of institutional and wealth funds within Macquarie Asset Management.

This is an exciting opportunity for a fund management professional with a background in real assets to contribute to our vision in Fund Management: to deliver an exceptional client experience and support the wider business with a scalable platform, underpinned by data and technology.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

As a trusted partner, you will be involved in significant business transactions, such as investor distributions, asset acquisitions and realisations, and act as the primary contact for relationships with internal teams and external fund administrators and advisors. You will also collaborate with a range of teams across the globe to manage the end‑to‑end processes in running funds, including investor reporting, cash management, financial reporting, tax reporting and compliance.

You will play a key role in engaging with various stakeholders, internal support teams and external service providers to enhance our team’s operating model, create efficiencies and reduce risk.

You will also support the team in fulfilling its wider mandate, helping to provide finance oversight and accounting advisory for transactions, supporting with deal execution workstreams, treasury management and capital planning for funds, overseeing the quarterly valuation process and NAV calculation, presenting at fund and subsidiary board meetings, and supporting the setup and launch of new funds – ensuring compliance with internal controls frameworks and responding to investor requests.

Please note this is a contract position lasting 12 months.

What you offer

• Qualified chartered accountant with 4+ years post‑qualification experience, ideally in alternative asset management or private equity
• Ability to work autonomously through complex fund structures and transactions in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels and the confidence to present at board meetings
• Experience working on automation or digitalisation initiatives, with a demonstrated ability to drive change and improve operational efficiency
• Skilled in managing investor reporting, financial statements and compliance requirements
• Experience in treasury management, capital planning, and fund finance facilities

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you’re excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

Macquarie Asset Management is a global asset manager that aims to deliver positive impact. We’re trusted by institutions, pension funds, governments, and individuals to manage billions in assets globally. We provide access to specialist investment expertise across a range of capabilities including fixed income, equities, multi‑asset solutions, private credit, infrastructure, green investments, natural assets, real estate, and asset finance.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio‑economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.