Fund Controller
Location: London, UK
This role will not offer sponsorship
MUST HAVE NAV EXPERIENCE
SICAV IS HIGHLY DESIRABLE
We’re seeking a proactive and detail‑driven Fund Controller. This role offers the opportunity to be at the heart of fund operations—ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong governance across portfolio valuations, NAV oversight, cash management, and reconciliation activities. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and external partners to maintain exceptional operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Oversight
- Manage day‑to‑day fund control activities and provide support during peak periods or absences.
- Ensure all operational procedures and controls are followed, identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Deliver accurate and timely outputs, escalating issues to the Head of Fund Control when required.
- Foster strong working relationships with internal teams (Investment Management, Legal, Risk, Distribution, Finance, HR) and third‑party providers.
Daily Responsibilities
- Reconcile cash, securities, and FX transactions from custodians, resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Ensure investment transactions are accurately structured, processed, and recorded.
- Produce timely and accurate fund figures and forecasts for Finance, Distribution, and Front Office teams.
- Respond efficiently to business, client, and external queries.
Weekly / Monthly Duties
- Manage all fund cash‑flow movements, including income and expenses, distributions, fees, subscriptions, and redemptions.
- Review and validate portfolio valuations across equities, fixed income, and derivative positions.
- Reconcile and approve NAV calculations from fund administrators, ensuring accurate and timely resolution of any issues.
Additional Responsibilities
- Contribute to project work and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support internal, client, and regulatory audit requirements.
- Undertake additional duties consistent with the scope of the role.
Skills & Experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience within fund administration, fund accounting, or operations in a custodian or fund administrator environment.
- Strong understanding of fund structures, operations, and trading strategies.
- Excellent product knowledge across all asset classes, including exposure to emerging markets.
- Highly organised, analytical, and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Proficiency in portfolio accounting and reconciliation systems, with advanced Microsoft Office skills.