Job Opportunity
Fund Controller – Private Equity
Schroders | Horsham, UK
Job Summary
Be a core member of the Fund Management team as part of the Fund Operations and Services team and the Operations department, responsible for contributing to all aspects of the operational management of the firm’s Private Equity and Solutions products and beyond. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Finance, Accounting, Administration or Controlling, or experience in a relevant role. Experience at a financial services company.
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About Schroders
We’re a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.
We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we’ve been around for over 200 years but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn’t change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.
The Team
Schroders Capital is the private markets investment division of Schroders Group. With over $97 billion assets under management, we offer a diversified range of investment strategies, including real estate, private equity, secondaries, venture capital, infrastructure, private debt and credit alternatives, insurance-linked securities and impact investing.
Who We’re Looking For
The Fund Controller is a core member of the Fund Management team as part of the Fund Operations and Services team and the Operations department, responsible for contributing to all aspects of the operational management of our Private Equity and Solutions products and beyond.
What You’ll Do:
* Operational management and support of the Schroders Capital Private Equity and Solutions products (e.g. reporting, cash management, coordination)
* Interaction with the investors, fund managers, investment partners, auditors, administrators and other internal/external stakeholders
* Oversight investment reports that form the basis for Schroders Capital’s reporting obligations to investors at portfolio company and investment fund level and analyse information
* Manage internal workflows and ensure that all applicable deadlines are met
* Enable, support and drive change initiatives within Fund Operations
* Support and coordinate (if required) projects as well as the optimisation and maintenance of our processes
* Define and determine business requirements proactively
* Contribute to a supportive and creative environment
* Support other team members proactively and without being asked
The Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications You Need:
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Finance, Accounting, Administration or Controlling, or experience in a relevant role
* Experience at a financial services company
* Experience in working with colleagues and stakeholders globally and sensitivity to cultural differences
* Team player, role model, self-motivated, with the ability to work independently
The Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications That’ll Help:
* Experience in the private equity industry or any other private asset class (e.g. real estate, private debt, infrastructure)
* Knowledge in eFront software
* Self-starter mentality, with a hands-on attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time-sensitive deadlines
* Credible communicator with a senior audience
* Ability to convey complex information in a clear and simple way
* Organised with a good attention to detail
* IT affinity
* VBA
* PowerBI
* Power Query
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Fluent in another European language, both written and spoken
The Base
At Schroders, we’re known for doing things differently. That’s why we’re building a home for the ambitious in Horsham, West Sussex. You’ll get the all the benefits of being part of a world-leading FTSE 100 company. But you’ll also get the support of being part of a genuine local community. If you’re looking for opportunities that match your ambitions, you’ll find them right here in Horsham.
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- Job Reference #: HOR00980
- Min Education: BA/BS
- Min Experience: None