Head of Fund Accounting and Asset Valuations

Royal London Mutual Insurance Society; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK fund management company is seeking a Head of Fund Accounting and Asset Valuations to oversee comprehensive fund accounting operations. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in investment accounting and leadership, driving strategic goals while ensuring accurate asset valuations and team development.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 14% employer matching pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable relevant Investment Accounting experience from an Asset Management background.
• Proven strategic leadership and management experience.
• Deep technical knowledge of investment accounting and valuation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Fund Accounting and Asset Valuations teams.
• Ensure accurate asset valuations and operational excellence.
• Oversee valuations across various asset types and structures.

Skills

Investment Accounting

Strategic Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

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Job Title: Head of Fund Accounting and Asset Valuations

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: London

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: 24th June 2025

We are looking for a dynamic Head of Fund Accounting and Asset Valuations to lead our Fund Accounting and Alternate/Private Accounting teams. The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of fund accounting, ensure accurate asset valuations, and provide strategic leadership to drive operational excellence. If you have extensive experience in Asset Management and a passion for Fund Accounting and Asset Valuations, we encourage you to apply.

This position requires a technical understanding of investment accounting practices covering; fixed income, equites, derivatives, CLOs, private asset/debt securities, and direct and indirect real estate. The assets are held in various vehicle structures, including OEICs/UTs to complex LP/GP structures. The role involves overseeing valuations across all asset types.

About the role

• Manage the team (including outsourced activities) to ensure our people are engaged, motivated and developed to maintain high quality teams that proactively exceed client expectations.
• Support the growth of Private and Real Assets through robust valuation governance and valuation practices
• The effective development and delivery of investment accounting, reporting and asset valuation procedures and controls.
• Support the successful delivery of change initiatives according to the priorities and business strategies agreed within the business
• Drive and support the strategic development of a continuous improvement and operational efficiency culture within the business
• Accountability and responsibility for the supervision, monitoring and sign-off of Fund/Investment accounting and valuation activities, whether operated internally or outsourced.
• Ensure the valuations team are independent and possess the necessary expertise.

About you

• Qualified accountant with demonstrable relevant Investment Accounting experience from an Asset Management background. Must cover liquid and illiquid investment accounting experience.
• Proven strategic leadership and management experience.
• Outstanding business partner to investment, client and trading areas.
• Deep technical knowledge of investment accounting and valuation practices.
• Strong regulatory awareness, understanding impact of current and future changes.
• Understanding of investment instruments including equities, fixed Interest, money market, derivatives (futures, options, swaps, CFD, CDS, etc), private debt/assets, direct and indirect real estate.
• Understanding of trade life cycle and investment management processes.
• Ability to network effectively both internally and externally. Strong influencing and communication skills.

About Royal London Asset Management

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients' capital, exercising their rights and influencing positive change.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We're an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected - whatever their background.