Private Equity Fund CFO Associate – London

9465 Dws Alternatives Global Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension up to 10%

Health & Well-Being benefits

Family benefits & CSR/volunteering

CSR & volunteering

Job summary

DWS Group in London is seeking a Fund CFO Associate to join the Illiquid Asset Operations team, focusing on Private Equity fund finance and administration.

You will review NAVs, manage statutory and tax reporting, oversee service providers, and collaborate with deal teams to support asset acquisitions. 1–2 years PQE as a qualified accountant and strong MS Office skills are required, with a hybrid UK working pattern.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CPA) with 1–2 years PQE.
• Experience within the Alternative Investment Fund industry (Audit, Administrator or In-house).
• Experience within Private Equity and fund of funds is beneficial.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity while applying ethical use of data and AI outputs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund corporate administration and engagement with SPV officers, banks and advisers.
• Support legal and regulatory compliance functions of the business.
• Review fund entity management accounts, quarterly NAVs and statutory accounts.
• Coordinate VAT, tax returns and FCA/CSSF reporting with auditors.
• Maintain operating standards, processes and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory risks and oversee service providers.
• Review the AIF's NAV and ensure policies are applied.
• Assist oversight of the deal team on asset acquisition and investor queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative

Proactive communication

Action-oriented

Deadline driven

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

AI tools experience

Education

ACCA/ACA/CPA

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

DWS Group in London is seeking a Fund CFO Associate to join the Illiquid Asset Operations team, focusing on Private Equity fund finance and administration.

You will review NAVs, manage statutory and tax reporting, oversee service providers, and collaborate with deal teams to support asset acquisitions. 1–2 years PQE as a qualified accountant and strong MS Office skills are required, with a hybrid UK working pattern.