Product / Fund Controller - New Credit Hedge Fund Launch - Strong base and 50%+ Bonus

Mondrian Alpha; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in the UK is seeking a mid-senior level Product/Fund Controller. The successful candidate will take ownership of fund accounting in a new credit hedge fund and manage various financial responsibilities. Strong qualifications like ACA or CFA and in-house experience are required, with competitive salaries and bonuses exceeding 50%.

Qualifications

• Strong academics required.
• Experience in hedge funds or investment banks preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of fund accounting and product control.
• Manage audits and prepare investor reporting.
• Engage with fund administrators and other external parties.
• Lead communications with fund administrators, auditors, prime brokers, and other external parties in a heavily outsourced model.
• As funding increases, help shape and grow the finance and accounting structure and team.

Skills

Fund accounting

Product control

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

ACA, CFA, or equivalent qualification

Job description

Product / Fund Controller - New Credit Hedge Fund Launch - Strong base and 50%+ Bonus

This range is provided by Mondrian Alpha. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of fund accounting and product control responsibilities in a fast-growing new credit hedge fund.


• Review fees, oversee corporate actions, manage the fund's audit, deliver year-end financial statements, review NAV, and prepare investor reporting.


• Engage in elements of corporate accounting; support the build-out of new systems as the firm scales.


• Lead communications with fund administrators, auditors, prime brokers, and other external parties in a heavily outsourced model.


• As funding increases, help shape and grow the finance and accounting structure and team.

Qualifications

• ACA, CFA, or equivalent qualification.


• Experience in-house at a hedge fund or as a product controller within an investment bank.


• Strong academics and exceptional communication skills.


• Proactive, can-do attitude and ambition to grow with the business.

Compensation

A competitive base salary will be offered, with Year 1 bonuses expected to exceed 50%.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Financial Services and Investment Management