Fund Controller

S64; Dublin; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

S64 is seeking an experienced Director of Fund Operations & Fund Control to lead fund accounting, reporting, and oversight across private markets structures. You will drive scalable operating models, leverage technology and AI-enabled solutions to enhance efficiency, risk management and client service.

Based in Dublin and with a global footprint, you will manage relationships with fund administrators, auditors and service providers, oversee governance frameworks, regulatory obligations, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of fund operationsLeadership/management experience in funds
• Experience with Cayman-domiciled structures and Luxembourg funds
• Proven ability to oversee fund accounting, NAV reviews and financial reporting
• Experience coordinating with fund administrators, auditors and service providers
• Strong governance, risk management and regulatory compliance capabilities
• Track record implementing operating model improvements and AI-enabled processes

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund accounting, financial reporting and NAV validation
• Manage capital activity, subscriptions, redemptions, capital calls and distributions
• Lead interactions with fund administrators, auditors and service providers
• Design scalable operating models across jurisdictions and product structures
• Ensure regulatory, governance and reporting obligations are met
• Drive operational transformation and technology initiatives

Skills

Fund operations

Fund control

Fund accounting

Third-party administrators

Governance

Operational risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

AI-driven processes

Project management

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Luxembourg RAIFs/SIFs

Cayman-domiciled structures

Job description

S64 is the preeminent alternatives fintech and solutions partner to the wealth management industry across EMEA and APAC.

We enable private banks, wealth managers and intermediaries to deliver private markets with institutional grade robustness and repeatability. We also enable private markets managers to scale private wealth distribution across these regions through best-in-class structuring, lifecycle execution and enterprise technology. Whilst significant proportion of what we deliver is white labelled and sits behind the brands, systems and processes of our partners, S64 is the operating infrastructure powering private wealth access to private markets across EMEA & APAC

Our Team

Our team is diverse and multi-disciplined with talented professionals working across the breadth of technology, structuring, operations and sales. Headquartered in London, S64 has a global presence with offices in Luxembourg, Madrid, Dublin, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Sydney, and Melbourne.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Fund Operations & Fund Control to join our growing Fund Platform team.

The role combines fund control, operating model design, service provider management and strategic project delivery. You will play a key role in scaling S64's platform, leveraging technology, automation and AI-enabled solutions to enhance efficiency, risk management and client service.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Control & Financial Oversight

• Own oversight of fund accounting and financial reporting across a range of private markets structures.
• Oversee capital activity including subscriptions, redemptions, capital calls and distributions.
• Review fund NAVs, trial balances, cash positions and operating budgets to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.
• Oversee transaction flows from investor subscription through to deployment into underlying investments.
• Lead interactions with fund administrators, auditors and other financial service providers.
• Support year-end audits and financial statement production.
• Oversee fund models covering valuations, liquidity management, performance fee calculations and operational expenditure.
• Coordinate with tax advisers and service providers to support tax reporting obligations.

Fund Lifecycle Management

• Oversee all operational aspects of funds from launch and structuring through to ongoing management and eventual wind-down.
• Support the development of scalable operating models across multiple jurisdictions and product structures.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure operational readiness for new fund launches.
• Maintain oversight of governance frameworks, including boards, AIFMs, depositaries and other regulated entities.
• Ensure operational risks are identified, monitored and effectively managed throughout the fund lifecycle.

Service Provider Management

• Lead relationships with administrators, custodians, auditors, tax advisers and other strategic service providers.
• Oversee service provider selection, onboarding, governance and performance management.
• Drive service quality improvements while maintaining commercial discipline and cost efficiency.
• Act as a senior escalation point for operational and financial issues affecting funds or investors.

Regulatory, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure appropriate oversight of regulatory and reporting obligations across fund structures.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to support requirements including Annex IV, PRIIPs/KIDs, tax reporting and other jurisdictional obligations.
• Maintain robust governance, controls and documentation standards across the platform.
• Promote a culture of strong risk awareness, operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement across fund operations, reporting and controls.
• Design scalable operating models that support business growth and product expansion.
• Champion the adoption of technology, workflow automation and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Partner with technology teams to develop data-driven processes, reporting capabilities and operational intelligence.
• Ensure procedures, controls and operating documentation remain current, robust and fit for scale.

Experience & Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience within fund operations, fund control, fund accounting, fund administration or related alternatives environments.
• Experience working within an investment bank, leading private markets firm, alternative asset manager or top-tier General Partner.
• Experience with Cayman-domiciled structures, including master-feeder funds, SPCs, co-investment vehicles and other alternative investment structures.
• Strong knowledge of Luxembourg fund structures, including RAIFs, SIFs, SICAVs and related vehicles.
• Proven experience operating as a Fund Controller or in a senior fund accounting leadership role.
• Deep understanding of private markets fund structures and lifecycle management.
• Demonstrable experience overseeing third-party administrators and service providers.
• Strong financial reporting, governance and operational risk management capabilities.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent commercial judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship management abilities.
• Experience with structured products, repackaging vehicles and complex investment structures.
• Experience working with private credit, hedge funds, private equity, infrastructure or other illiquid asset classes.
• Track record of implementing operational transformation, technology initiatives or AI-driven process improvements.
• Project management and large-scale platform implementation experience.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent).

Why S64?

S64 offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of private markets, technology, and institutional distribution at a time of structural change.

You will be part of a firm that operates behind the scenes of some of the most sophisticated investment platforms globally, helping bring private markets to scale without compromising on quality or control. Roles at S64 offer early responsibility, global exposure, and the chance to develop deep expertise in a complex and evolving market.

We are building long‑term infrastructure, not short‑term products. If you want your work to matter, and to be trusted with real responsibility, S64 offers that opportunity . In return, we offer competitive compensation, global opportunity, and the ability to grow alongside a firm shaping how private markets are delivered.

S64 evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.