We are recruiting for a highly motivated Senior Fund Controller to lead the fund finance function for a newly launched Credit Fund. This is a pivotal hire - the first fund-focused finance professional in the business - and will play a critical role in building and institutionalising fund operations and controls from the ground up. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Senior Fund Controller will work closely with senior stakeholders across finance, operations, legal, compliance, and investment teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Fund Launch & Infrastructure Development:
- Act as the finance lead in the launch and setup of the Credit Fund, including operational design, structuring input, and service provider onboarding
- Develop and implement fund accounting policies, procedures, and controls aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
- Oversee and manage the relationship with fund administrators, auditors, and other third-party service providers
Ongoing Fund Operations:
- Own the day-to-day fund finance function including NAV oversight, capital calls, distributions, waterfall calculations, fee accruals, and investor allocations
- Prepare and review fund-level financial statements and performance reporting
- Manage cash flows, financing arrangements, and capital structures across the fund and SPVs
- Partner with the investment team to support deal execution, including transaction structuring, funding, and post-close integration
Investor & Regulatory Reporting:
- Support the preparation of LP reporting packages and respond to ad hoc investor queries
- Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings (e.g., Form PF, AIFMD, FATCA/CRS as applicable)
- Collaborate with compliance and legal teams on fund governance and policy adherence
Strategic Input & Growth:
- Serve as a key contributor in shaping the fund finance function and scaling the platform
- Provide strategic insight and analytics to support decision-making by the CFO and leadership team
- Hire and mentor future members of the fund finance team as the business scales
Qualifications:
- Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA)
- 7-10+ years of relevant experience in fund accounting/controlling, preferably within private credit, private equity, or alternative asset management
- Prior experience working on fund launches and building fund finance infrastructure strongly preferred
- In-depth knowledge of fund structures, credit instruments, waterfall mechanics, and LP reporting standards
