Fund Controller - 12m Contract

Private Debt Fund Control Specialist

Hourly Rate: £77-87 per hour + holiday pay

Contract Length: 12 months

Location: London

Keywords: Fund Control, Private Debt Funds, Accounting Qualification

Our client, a leading global financial services firm, is seeking a highly skilled Private Debt Fund Control Specialist to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work within a diverse and inclusive environment that values excellence and integrity. The successful candidate will have the chance to contribute to the growth of their European Direct Lending business, leveraging unique capabilities and access to capital from institutional investors seeking European private credit exposure.

• Opportunity to work with a diverse and inclusive team
• Chance to contribute to the growth of European Direct Lending business
• Hybrid working model with 3 days in office

What you'll do:

As a Private Debt Fund Control Specialist, your role will be pivotal in supporting the growth of our client's European Direct Lending business. You will be responsible for implementing and overseeing various fund strategies, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting deal closing processes, maintaining internal dashboards, preparing necessary reports, and assisting with the reporting life cycle of the fund. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting new product launches, incorporating new funds into existing controls, and working closely with Fund Administrators to establish effective operating models.

• Implement and oversee the Fund's liquidity and hedging strategies
• Ensure the Fund's are managed in accordance with policies and procedures
• Support the deal closing process including completion of pre-investment guideline checks
• Maintain the internal Fund / Platform dashboard and liquidity waterfall
• Prepare reports as required by the business for both the fund and the platform
• Assist with reporting life cycle of the fund including preparation and review of Fund financials and NAV
• Support new product launches including incorporating new funds into existing controls and processes
• Work closely with Fund Administrators to put in place operating models

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Private Debt Fund Control Specialist role brings proven experience as a fund accounting or fund controller on Private Debt Funds. You hold an Accounting Qualification such as ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent. Your pre-existing knowledge of debt products will be invaluable in this role. You have demonstrated ability to implement and oversee fund strategies, support deal closing processes, maintain internal dashboards, prepare necessary reports, assist with the reporting life cycle of funds, support new product launches, and incorporate new funds into existing controls.

• Proven experience as a fund accounting / fund controller on Private Debt Funds
• Accounting Qualification ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ Equivalent
• Pre-existing knowledge of debt products
• Ability to implement and oversee fund strategies
• Experience in supporting deal closing processes
• Proficiency in maintaining internal dashboards and preparing necessary reports
• Experience in assisting with the reporting life cycle of funds
• Capability to support new product launches and incorporate new funds into existing controls

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading global financial services firm that provides a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. They are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Their skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which they operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Their strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through their constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

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