Equifind are supporting a global asset management group with the recruitment of a new Fund Finance Operations Director to support the management and ongoing development of its Infrastructure investment strategy.
The position will oversee global fund operations, including deal and tax structuring, valuations, administration, and finance operations. It requires close collaboration with investment, finance, and corporate teams across multiple jurisdictions to ensure effective governance and operational delivery
Key Responsibilities
- Lead global fund operations for the infrastructure platform, ensuring high‑quality execution across all operational, financial, and administrative activities.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of fund operations, including capital activity, investor reporting, liquidity management, and governance processes.
- Drive operational best practice, process optimisation, and scalability across the platform.
- Partner with investment teams to support deal structuring, execution, and post‑transaction integration.
- Oversee tax structuring for new investments and fund vehicles, coordinating with internal tax teams and external advisors.
- Lead the valuation process for infrastructure assets and fund portfolios, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to valuation policies.
- Collaborate with investment and asset management teams to review performance metrics, assumptions, and methodologies.
- Manage relationships with third‑party administrators, custodians, auditors, and other service providers.
- Oversee financial reporting, audit processes, and regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions.
- Ensure strong internal controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks are maintained and continuously improved.
Application Criteria
- A chartered accountant, preferable trained within an audit function.
- Extensive experience in fund operations within infrastructure, private markets, private equity, or real assets.
- Strong technical expertise across fund structures, valuations, tax structuring, and global operational frameworks.
- Proven leadership experience, ideally within a large asset manager or institutional investment environment.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate across global teams.
- Highly organised, strategic, and solutions‑oriented, with a track record of driving operational excellence.
- Strong understanding of regulatory environments across key jurisdictions.
What’s on Offer
- A competitive salary reflective of experience and market benchmarks
- 30 days annual leave.
- A host of private healthcare cover including medical, dental, vision for employee and family.
- Employee assistance programmes and additional perks.
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