JSS Financial Services are pleased to be partnered with a leading global alternative asset manager seeking to hire an Assistant Fund Controller to join its EMEA Fund Finance team. This firm manages a huge amount of assets across a broad array of investment strategies, including private equity, real estate, credit, infrastructure, growth equity, and other alternative asset classes.
The successful candidate will join the London-based Fund Finance team, supporting a range of European funds across multiple strategies. Reporting to a Senior Fund Controller, the Assistant Fund Controller will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial, operational, and analytical support.
Role Highlights:
* Collaborate with internal and external partners to calculate monthly NAVs and validate corporate-level transactions. This includes managing subscription and redemption activity, distribution and promote calculations, management fees, NAV allocations, liquidity forecasts, and general corporate expenses.
* Monitor fund liquidity, support treasury operations, and coordinate cash flows related to investor activity, ensuring funds are available where and when needed.
* Analyse complex financial data and provide timely, insightful reporting to senior stakeholders to support decision-making.
* Organize and facilitate fund board meetings, ensuring timely and robust reporting by coordinating across departments.
* Oversee the preparation and delivery of financial statements in accordance with IFRS/local GAAP and regulatory requirements.
* Lead external audit processes by coordinating with service providers, internal teams, and auditors; review and finalize financial disclosures.
* Support compliance with fund-level tax obligations and investor reporting in collaboration with internal tax teams and external advisors.
* Assist with technical accounting matters and various other projects as required throughout the year.
Ideal Candidate:
* Degree-qualified with very strong academic background
* ACA with 1–3 years of post-qualification experience
* Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting
* Prior experience in credit funds or the asset management sector
* Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset
* Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a dynamic environment
* Willingness to support wider team initiatives and take ownership of cross-functional projects
What's on offer?
* Strong remuneration potential including discretionary bonus
* Excellent progression opportunities within a prestigious brand
* 4 days a week in the West End
* Excellent in-office perks