Senior Fund Controller

Schroders; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schroders is seeking a Senior Fund Controller to join the Schroders Capital Solutions Operations team. You will oversee the operational management of multi-private asset products across private equity, credit, infrastructure and real estate, reporting to the COO of Schroders Capital Solutions.

You will liaise with internal teams, investors and external providers to ensure accurate and timely information. The role requires extensive experience in fund operations, strong governance, and a track

Qualifications

• Bachelor in finance, accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in financial services, ideally fund operations or accounting.
• Strong understanding of private markets fund operations, including valuation and investor reporting.
• Experience with investment structures across alternative/private asset classes.
• Experience working with third-party service providers and senior stakeholders.
• Track record of managing workflows and deadlines in a global environment.
• Familiarity with fund operations, portfolio management or reporting systems; eFront advantageous.
• A professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA or CAIA would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage operational activities across investment structures, including accounting oversight and cash management.
• Monitor investments, funds and client products; reconcile and validate data for accuracy.
• Review NAV calculations and investment reporting for governance and client deliverables.
• Oversee fund administrators, transfer agents, custodians and depositaries; ensure timely deliverables.
• Support fund lifecycle events: launches, closings, capital activity, restructures.
• Maintain robust oversight and controls; identify risks and escalate where needed.
• Lead or support change initiatives; define requirements and coach colleagues.

Skills

Financial services experience

Fund operations

NAV calculations

Investor reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related discipline

Tools

eFront

Job description

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Senior Fund Controller to join our Schroders Capital Solutions Operations team. Reporting directly to the COO of Schroders Capital Solutions, this role is central to the operational management of multi-private asset products that invest across a broad range of alternative and private asset classes, including private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate and other alternative investments.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior Fund Controller to join our Schroders Capital Solutions Operations team. Reporting directly to the COO of Schroders Capital Solutions, this role is central to the operational management of multi-private asset products that invest across a broad range of alternative and private asset classes, including private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate and other alternative investments.

About Us

Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.

Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

Schroders Capital

Schroders Capital is the private markets business of Schroders with $97bn of AUM. We work as a global network of specialised, entrepreneurial teams. We combine a global perspective with local market expertise to serve institutional and private wealth clients. Our offering spans the private markets universe and provides access to unique capabilities across private debt and credit alternatives, real estate equity, private equity, and infrastructure equity.

The firm has deep expertise in creating bespoke solutions for institutional clients and is committed to providing scalable capabilities across the spectrum of risk, return and sustainability and impact objectives.

Supported by the resources, experience, and institutional framework of one of the world’s leading asset managers, Schroders Capital is dedicated to helping investors achieve their goals and is at the forefront of product innovation to meet the evolving needs of investors.

We see our role as being a driver of positive change drawing on deep skills to select, acquire, and improve the assets we own.

The base

We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We’re close to our clients, in the heart of the UK’s financial centre and we have everything we need to work flexibly.

The team

The team manages the operations of Schroders Capital’s multi-private asset products, mandates and special purpose vehicles across private markets. As the platform continues to grow, the role will support fund events, new product launches and the operational set-up of new investment structures, working closely with internal teams, third-party providers , investors and clients.

What You’ll Do

• Own and manage operational activities across relevant investment structures, including accounting oversight, reporting, cash management and workflow coordination.
• Monitor underlying investments, funds and client products, reconciling and validating information for accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Review and challenge NAV calculations, investment reporting, valuation inputs and fund-level information used for internal governance, investor reporting and client deliverables.
• Oversee key third-party service providers, including fund administrators, transfer agents, custodians and depositaries, ensuring deliverables are accurate, timely and appropriately challenged.
• Support key fund lifecycle events, including launches, closings, capital activity, restructures and investor-related processes.
• Maintain robust oversight and controls, identifying risks, resolving issues and escalating matters where required.
• Lead or support change initiatives, define business requirements, improve processes and coach colleagues where appropriate.

The Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years’ experience in financial services, ideally in fund operations, fund controlling, accounting, reporting or a related role.
• Strong understanding of private markets fund operations, including valuation, investor reporting and operational controls.
• Experience with investment structures that provide exposure to a range of alternative and private asset classes.
• Experience working effectively with third-party service providers and senior stakeholders.
• Track record of managing workflows and deadlines in a complex, global environment.
• Experience using fund operations, portfolio management or reporting systems; familiarity with eFront would be advantageous.
• A professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA or CAIA would be beneficial.

What You’ll Be Like

• Proactive, organised and able to manage deadlines across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
• Detail-oriented, analytical and confident challenging information.
• Collaborative, professional and able to build effective relationships.
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused and willing to support colleagues.

We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are

Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.

About Us

We’re a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.