Opportunity: Senior Lead - Real Estate Debt Fund Finance I am recruiting on behalf of a market-leading Alternative Asset Manager that is looking for a senior finance professional to take a pivotal role within their Real Estate Debt platform. This is a multi-disciplinary leadership role designed for someone who thrives at the intersection of Fund Operations, Transaction Execution, and Strategy. You'll be overseeing a sophisticated portfolio for a firm with a massive global footprint. The Core Mission You will lead fund operations across a portfolio of Real Estate Debt funds, coordinating Fund Control, Accounting, and Transaction workstreams. This isn't just "oversight"-you will be the engine ensuring effective strategy execution and robust financial control. Key Responsibilities Transaction Execution: Leading deal closings, managing tax structuring, and evaluating risk for complex debt investments. Fund Life Cycle Management: Overseeing everything from entity formation to liquidations, including board governance and investor reporting. Financial Appraisal: Owning the quarterly reporting, audit processes, and complex performance analysis (IRRs, Carried Interest). Treasury & Liquidity: Managing fund cash, hedging strategies, and bridge/leverage facilities. Scalability: Acting as a "process champion" to enhance controls and build a scalable function for future growth. Who This Is For The ideal candidate is likely a seasoned Fund Controller or Finance Manager with a strong background in Real Estate Debt or Private Credit. You should be comfortable collaborating with Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) and internal stakeholders across London, Europe, and Asia. Why This Role? Scale: You'll be working on a platform with multi-billion Euro AUM. Impact: This is a "leading role" with high visibility to Portfolio Managers and Investment teams. Complexity: Ideal for someone who enjoys technical accounting challenges and cross-border regulatory environments (AIFMD, Solvency II). The "Must-Haves": Qualified Accountant: (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent). Sector Expertise: Proven experience in Real Estate, Debt, or Private Markets. Fund Fluency: Deep understanding of closed-ended fund structures, performance metrics (IRR/Multiples), and carried interest. Technical Rigor: Ability to interpret legal documentation and manage complex fund tax considerations. FS Background: Experience within Private Equity, Investment Banking, or a high-level Fund Administration/Investment Ops role.