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Head of Fund Accounting - Private Equity, Southampton
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Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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Job Reference:
36ef60da8974
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13
Posted:
28.04.2025
Expiry Date:
12.06.2025
Job Description:
Reports to the Group Head of Private Equity
This role is accountable for the oversight of both delivery and development of the Private Equity Asset Class in Southampton. This role forms part of the wider Strategic Leadership Team for Private Equity, which make up the Private Equity Oversight Committee - tasked with strategic oversight of the Private Equity business across all service lines and Geographies.
Supporting a planned growth strategy, you will collaborate with Client and Market Development teams to shape and drive the Business Development Strategy for Private Equity and convert new business opportunities into successful client relationships. The scope of this role covers the full suite of Aztec’s services and as such this role will collaborate with product/service leads beyond the core Fund and Corporate Services products to ensure we are maximising cross-selling opportunities, developing an aligned client proposition and growing market share across all areas of the business.
What you'll be doing
1. Lead the PE asset class team within Southampton, ensuring high employee motivation, engagement, and strong relationships with teams, clients, and partners.
2. Deliver superior client service with a high-tech, high-touch approach.
3. Make sound, rational decisions affecting the business.
4. Manage relationships and resolve conflicts within teams, with clients, and suppliers.
5. Negotiate to resolve issues and advance the business according to plans.
6. Design and implement a business plan for the growth of the Private Equity Asset Class in Southampton, subject to approval.
7. Manage performance against budgets, revenue targets, and KPIs, contributing to overall business success.
8. Collaborate across product lines to ensure aligned client experiences and support cross-selling.
9. Serve as the senior escalation point for significant client issues.
10. Develop a network of contacts to grow the Private Equity business.
11. Work with teams on transformation and change initiatives, acting as sponsor when needed.
12. Assess client satisfaction and proactively address service opportunities or issues.
13. Participate in the Private Equity Oversight Committee, contributing to group-wide strategy.
14. Chair the Southampton Management Group to proactively manage the PE Asset Class business.
15. Maintain and build client relationships, ensuring an excellent client experience.
16. Develop staff succession and career progression plans.
17. Coach, develop, and set objectives for team members.
What we're looking for
* ACA, ACCA, or CGi qualification.
* Significant experience in Financial Services, especially Fund Administration or Accounting.
* Strong technical knowledge and relationship-building skills.
* Experience leading high-performing teams.
* Adaptability and entrepreneurial spirit.
* Proven responsibility for major client relationships.
* Solution-oriented thinking and decision-making skills.
* High integrity, dependability, and excellent communication skills.
We offer training and professional development opportunities. You should be quick to learn new systems and excel in building relationships, as collaboration is central to our work.
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