Fund Controller - Investment Operations

Fund Controller – Investment Operations (6-month FTC)  

Based: Edinburgh or Glasgow

The Scottish National Investment Bank is seeking a Fund Controller to play a pivotal role within our Investment Operations team. As a purpose-driven organisation, we are committed to creating lasting environmental, societal, and financial impacts for the people of Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission by ensuring the seamless flow and reporting of investment data throughout the lifecycle of our investments. 

Reporting to the Director of Investment Operations, you will support the Bank's middle office by managing cash flows, coordinating investment data, and providing critical support for investment valuations in accordance with IFRS 9 and IPEV standards. Your expertise will be essential in administering equity and debt investments, liaising with Finance on investment income, and maintaining the integrity of our investment management systems. 

As the Bank is now FCA-regulated, you will ensure compliance with financial crime legislation and play a key role in managing both individual and portfolio valuations. Your ability to manage complex cash flows, conduct mathematical analyses, and enhance our forecasting systems will be invaluable to our success. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Lead the preparation and analysis of investment valuations, ensuring compliance with IFRS 9 and IPEV. 
• Supporting the Bank’s investment portfolio forecasting, maintaining model integrity, and liaising with finance team to help deliver the core Financial Planning and Analysis output 
• Manage the release of investment funds, ensuring all contractual and legal requirements are met. 
• Oversee the tracking and calculation of investment income, including interest payments and dividend receipts. 
• Maintain and enhance the Bank’s investment management systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. 
• Collaborate with Finance and other internal teams to monitor and report on investment performance. 
• Support the Bank's compliance with FCA Conduct Rules and participate in mandatory training. 

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in investment operations, ideally within private equity. You should possess: 

• An accounting qualification and current membership of a relevant professional accounting body. 
• Extensive experience in asset management, with a solid understanding of FCA regulations and IPEV standards. 
• Well-developed technical skills, particularly in Excel, with experience in private markets investment management systems. 
• A keen awareness of risk and controls, with the ability to apply this knowledge to the investment lifecycle. 
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

We welcome candidates who may not meet all the criteria but believe they can excel in this role. We value diverse experiences and perspectives, and your unique background could be a great addition to our team. We support flexible working and strive to build a fairer, more sustainable, and innovative Scotland. 

At the Scottish National Investment Bank, we offer a supportive culture that values your expertise and autonomy, encourages continuous learning, and provides opportunities for meaningful work. The salary range is £51-59k, depending on experience, with additional benefits including 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, a 12% non-contributory pension, volunteer days, and more. We operate a hybrid working model and are open to discussing flexible working patterns. 

If you are eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme or need any adjustments to support your application, please reach out to us. We are committed to providing the support needed for you to participate fully in our recruitment process.