Vice President of Performance & Analytics, leading private equity investor, London

​THE SEARCH:

We are exclusively partnered with a leading private markets investor that is looking for a Vice President of Performance & Analytics to join a dynamic, high-performing team based in London. This pivotal role offers broad exposure across internal business units and external stakeholders, including senior leadership and investors.

You’ll play a critical role in driving the strategic and operational agenda of the Performance & Analytics function, delivering high-quality analysis, managing reporting processes, leading innovation, and mentoring team members. The position combines deep analytical expertise with leadership responsibilities and a unique opportunity to contribute to the commercial and operational success of the business.

The suitable candidate will already have spent time working in a similar fund environment and will have technical accounting training – ACA / CFA etc.

THE ROLE:

• Performance Analysis: Lead fund and investor performance analysis across multiple strategies and asset classes; develop and enhance analytics using industry-standard metrics and modelling.
• Client Reporting: Oversee performance reporting and quarterly investor communications; respond to investor queries and ensure data accuracy across all outputs.
• Leadership & Team Management: Manage two direct reports, ensuring high-quality deliverables, professional growth, and team efficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Investor Relations, Portfolio Management, and Investment teams to support client lifecycle events, AGMs, and ad-hoc analysis.
• Valuation: Support and input into the Private Equity valuation process, ensure compliance and manage data from internal and third-party sources.
• Process Improvement: Drive automation and streamline reporting workflows through system-led solutions and decommissioning manual processes.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience (ACA, CFA or equivalent) within private equity, fund administration, or a financial reporting function.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a small team and oversee deliverables in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience preparing external-facing reports and materials.
• Advanced user of Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Familiarity with Bloomberg, Investran, eFront or Salesforce is a plus.
• Exceptionally analytical with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Capable of building cross-functional relationships and managing multiple stakeholder needs.
• Proactive, organised, and calm under pressure with a collaborative mindset.