Fund Controller – Private Credit

Position Overview

Location: London | Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 + benefits, depending on experience

Our client, a market leading and fast‑growing private credit investment manager, is seeking a Fund Controller to cover a maternity leave within their London finance team. The firm has raised several new funds and offers a collaborative, inclusive environment with excellent exposure to portfolio management and senior leadership.

This role is suited to a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 2‑3 years of in‑house private credit experience, covering both closed‑ended and open‑ended fund structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight of multiple private credit funds, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all deliverables
• Manage third‑party administrators and review NAVs, investor reports, capital calls, and distributions
• Review and validate management and performance fee calculations, IRR and multiple reporting
• Monitor fund liquidity, cash flow forecasting, and leverage facilities including drawdowns, repayments, and covenant reporting
• Lead quarterly and annual reporting cycles, including audits and financial statements
• Support new fund launches and process improvement initiatives
• Liaise with investment and portfolio management teams on deal funding and ongoing reporting
• Ensure compliance with AIFMD and other regulatory reporting requirements

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• 2‑3 years’ experience in‑house within private credit, direct lending, credit opportunities
• Strong understanding of fund structures, multi‑currency equalisation, and credit facilities
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management experience
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar tools beneficial

Desired Skills and Experience

Private Credit, Debt, Private Equity, Funds, Fund Finance, Fund Controller, Credit, Debt, Fund Accountant

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