Fund Controller - Private Equity

Company Overview

This organisation operates at the intersection of financial services and technology, delivering a digital infrastructure designed to support private market investments. Its solutions enable asset managers and financial institutions to administer, distribute, and oversee private investment products efficiently across multiple jurisdictions.

As demand for private market strategies continues to increase, firms require robust platforms that simplify operational complexity, enhance transparency, and support scalable growth. The business provides a technology-led framework combined with specialist fund solutions to modernise how private funds are structured, operated, and reported. By replacing manual, fragmented processes with automation and integrated data, it supports more effective fund governance throughout the investment lifecycle.

Position Overview

The Fund Controller is responsible for overseeing core fund control activities across a portfolio of private investment vehicles. The role acts as a central point of coordination between internal teams and external service providers, ensuring accurate fund operations, reporting, and governance. The position also supports operational initiatives and process enhancements as the platform and product offering continues to evolve.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Operations & Governance

Support the ongoing development and maintenance of operating models, fund structures, and operational frameworks across closed-ended, semi-liquid, and evergreen vehicles.

Regulatory Awareness

Maintain an up-to-date understanding of regulatory requirements applicable to alternative investment funds, including reporting and compliance workflows.

Luxembourg Fund Administration

Assist with the establishment and day-to-day oversight of Luxembourg-based fund structures, working closely with internal teams and external local providers.

Service Provider Oversight

Act as a key contact for fund administrators, auditors, and other third parties. Review reporting outputs, reconcile data, and escalate discrepancies where required.

Financial Reporting Support

Coordinate the preparation and review of investor reporting and financial statements, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.

Quality Control & Oversight

Monitor the performance of external partners, address operational issues, and help maintain agreed service standards.

Fund Data & Performance Review

Review NAVs, performance metrics, liquidity mechanisms, and underlying fund data to support internal stakeholders, client enquiries, and product updates.

Operational Improvement

Identify inefficiencies within existing workflows and contribute to the implementation of scalable, technology-enabled process improvements.

Systems & Platform Development

Participate in testing and validation of internal systems and investor-facing tools, providing feedback to support continuous platform enhancement.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Clear, concise, and professional communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
• Strong organisational and deadline-management skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic working environment

Candidate Profile

• Professionally qualified accountant