Principal Director - 12 Month Contract - Fund Operations

Miryco Consultants Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is seeking a Principal Director for Investor Business Operations in London or Dublin. This role involves leading an operations team, overseeing fund operations, and establishing compliant policies. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in asset management and strong technical accounting skills. This position offers a hybrid model with 4 days in the office. Competitive candidates with a strong finance background and a passion for ESG will excel in this role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in asset management or private markets.
• Proven ability to interpret financial models and complex transactions.
• Strong technical expertise in finance and operations.
• Proven track record leading teams in fast-paced fund operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing operations team for performance reporting.
• Design and enhance operating models across various fund activities.
• Oversee end-to-end fund operations including reporting and audits.
• Establish policies aligned with regulatory standards.
• Act as senior advisor on fund operations to investment teams.
• Act as a senior advisor on fund operations, performance concepts, and best practices, supporting investment and operations teams.
• Streamline deal execution workflows and safeguard the integrity of investment and Investment Committee processes.
• Lead change and transformation initiatives to scale the platform, including new funds, vehicles, geographies, and structures.
• Champion technology, data, and automation to improve efficiency, control, and reporting.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture aligned with fiduciary principles, innovation, and performance excellence.

Skills

Strong finance experience

Technical accounting expertise (IFRS)

Advanced Excel skills

Financial and analytical capabilities

Team leadership

Investment management knowledge

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Miryco Consultants are working with a Top Global Investment Management firm to find a Principal Director working in Investor Business Operations (12-month contract). Candidates that have strong finance experience and a passion for ESG would be

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing operations team responsible for accurate, timely quarterly business and performance reporting.
• Design, implement, and continuously enhance the operating model across fund, portfolio, and management company activities.
• Oversee end-to-end fund operations, including capital accounts, fees, waterfalls, financial reporting, valuations, and audits.
• Establish and maintain robust policies, procedures, and controls aligned with regulatory and institutional standards.
• Partner closely with internal business operations, finance, technology, and legal & compliance teams.
• Act as a senior advisor on fund operations, performance concepts, and best practices, supporting investment and operations teams.
• Streamline deal execution workflows and safeguard the integrity of investment and Investment Committee processes.
• Lead change and transformation initiatives to scale the platform, including new funds, vehicles, geographies, and structures.
• Champion technology, data, and automation to improve efficiency, control, and reporting.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture aligned with fiduciary principles, innovation, and performance excellence.

Experience

• 8+ years experience in asset management or private markets, with broad exposure to investment management, operations, finance, risk, and compliance.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including detailed knowledge of IFRS, advanced Excel skills, and robust financial and analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to interpret financial models, complex transactions, and large volumes of contractual and transactional data.
• Track record of building and leading teams supporting complex fund and investment operations in fast-paced environments.

Location

London or Dublin

Hybrid Model

4 days in office (flexible)