Meraki Talent have partnered with a global asset management firm to recruit a senior leadership opportunity for a Head of Private Market Fund Accounting & Asset Valuations. This role will provide strategic oversight to the Fund Accounting and Alternative/Private Assets Accounting teams during a pivotal growth phase in Private Assets and Real Estate.
A critical enabler of this growth is the robust development and execution of investment accounting, reporting, and asset valuation processes. The successful candidate will bring deep technical expertise across a broad range of asset classes and vehicle structures, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, control, and governance.
Key Responsibilities
* Team Leadership: Lead and develop high-performing internal and outsourced teams, fostering a culture of engagement, performance, and client focus.
* Valuation Governance: Strengthen and oversee valuation practices across Private Assets and Real Estate, ensuring independence and technical rigor.
* Process Ownership: Design, implement, and enhance investment accounting, reporting, and valuation procedures and controls.
* Risk & Controls: Maintain effective systems and controls aligned with the RLAM Risk Framework and regulatory requirements.
* Change Management: Lead and deliver complex change initiatives that align with strategic priorities.
* Oversight & Accountability: Take full responsibility for fund/investment accounting and valuation activities, both in-house and outsourced.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted partner to investment, trading, and client teams, delivering high-quality insights and service.
About You
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong, relevant investment accounting experience across liquid and illiquid asset classes.
* Demonstrated leadership and strategic management experience within an asset management
* Deep understanding of investment instruments, private debt/assets, and real estate (direct/indirect).
* Proven expertise in valuation governance and technical accounting for complex asset structures
* Solid grasp of the investment management lifecycle, from trade execution through to financial and regulatory reporting.