Senior Fund Controller

Marks Sattin; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin is seeking a Hedge Fund Controller for a leading alternative asset manager in London. This role offers the opportunity to lead financial control for a dynamic portfolio focused on credit strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong qualifications and significant experience in credit fund management, alongside skills in reporting and financial oversight.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years post-qualification experience.
• Credit fund experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of fund structures and credit products.

Responsibilities

• Lead fund financial control and reporting for credit hedge funds.
• Prepare monthly NAVs and financial statements under IFRS/US GAAP.
• Manage and enhance internal controls and fund structuring support.

Skills

Financial Control

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Commercial Acumen

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Job description

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

Base pay range

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The Client: Global Alternative Asset Manager

The Location: London

The Opportunity: An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a qualified finance professional to join a high-performing alternative investment manager as a Hedge Fund Controller. The role offers exposure to a dynamic portfolio of credit-focused strategies, including structured credit, private debt, and CLOs, within a fast-growing and entrepreneurial hedge fund platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fund financial control and reporting for a portfolio of credit hedge funds and managed accounts.
• Prepare and review monthly NAVs, management accounts, investor reporting, and financial statements under IFRS/US GAAP.
• Liaise with fund administrators, auditors, and third-party service providers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of fund data.
• Collaborate closely with portfolio managers, legal, operations, and investor relations teams across the business.
• Manage and enhance internal controls, cash flow forecasting, FX hedging, and fund structuring support.
• Involvement in product launches, system/process automation, and regulatory reporting (AIFMD, FATCA/CRS).

Key Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, with 5–8 years post-qualification experience.
• Credit fund experience is essential, either in-house or through audit/advisory (e.g., CLOs, private credit, structured credit, distressed, or special situations).
• Buy-side experience within hedge funds or asset managers is highly desirable.
• Self-starter with commercial acumen, problem-solving mindset, and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of fund structures, SPVs, and complex credit products.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Other, and Finance

• Industries

  Financial Services, Investment Management, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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