Head of Fund Finance

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global asset manager is seeking a Head of Fund Finance to oversee their UK Real Estate portfolio. This leadership role requires extensive experience in finance operations and strong accounting qualifications. The position involves strategic direction, compliance oversight, and stakeholder management, offering a unique opportunity for impactful leadership within the firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in real estate and/or infrastructure fund operations.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK and Luxembourg.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction, manage accounting and compliance activities.
• Act as senior representative in meetings with external stakeholders.
• Oversee relationships with third-party providers and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Communication capabilities

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Job description

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Client:

Cobalt Recruitment

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Head of Fund Finance – Real Estate (12-Month FTC)

London, Hybrid

Our client, a prestigious global Asset Manager is seeking a Head of Fund Finance & Operations to oversee their multi-billion pounds UK Real Estate portfolio.

You will lead a high-performing large finance and operations team, including three direct reports, delivering specialist accounting, financial, and operational support across a broad range of real estate fund structures. This role also plays a pivotal part in driving transformational change and achieving operational excellence to support the firm’s strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for the team, spearheading change management and continuous improvement initiatives across fund finance operations
• Ensure robust control, accuracy, and compliance in accounting, NAV pricing, taxation, reporting, and performance measurement for various fund structures, including unit trusts, limited partnerships, PAIFs, and offshore entities.
• Act as the senior representative in board meetings, internal committees, and with key external stakeholders such as investors, auditors, depositaries, and regulatory bodies
• Oversee relationships with third-party providers (e.g., administrators, trustees, valuers) and ensure compliance with investment guidelines and regulatory standards
• Lead operational aspects of fund launches, terminations, and other complex change initiatives
• Contribute to the firm’s property business management committee, ensuring effective risk identification and mitigation, policy development, and oversight of third-party service providers
• Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Proven experience in real estate and/ or infrastructure fund operations within financial services
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of managing large teams
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK and Luxembourg
• Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and communication capabilities
• A strong understanding of accounting, taxation, regulatory reporting, and operational best practices for real estate structures

This is a rare chance to step into a leadership role in a highly respected investment platform and leave your stamp in a critical for the business position.