Senior Fund Controller - Real estate Debt

Opportunity: Senior Lead - Real Estate Debt Fund Finance

I am recruiting on behalf of a market-leading Alternative Asset Manager that is looking for a senior finance professional to take a pivotal role within their Real Estate Debt platform.

This is a multi-disciplinary leadership role designed for someone who thrives at the intersection of Fund Operations, Transaction Execution, and Strategy. You'll be overseeing a sophisticated portfolio for a firm with a massive global footprint.

The Core Mission

You will lead fund operations across a portfolio of Real Estate Debt funds, coordinating Fund Control, Accounting, and Transaction workstreams. This isn't just "oversight"-you will be the engine ensuring effective strategy execution and robust financial control.

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction Execution: Leading deal closings, managing tax structuring, and evaluating risk for complex debt investments.
• Fund Life Cycle Management: Overseeing everything from entity formation to liquidations, including board governance and investor reporting.
• Financial Appraisal: Owning the quarterly reporting, audit processes, and complex performance analysis (IRRs, Carried Interest).
• Treasury & Liquidity: Managing fund cash, hedging strategies, and bridge/leverage facilities.
• Scalability: Acting as a "process champion" to enhance controls and build a scalable function for future growth.

Who This Is For

The ideal candidate is likely a seasoned Fund Controller or Finance Manager with a strong background in Real Estate Debt or Private Credit. You should be comfortable collaborating with Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) and internal stakeholders across London, Europe, and Asia.

Why This Role?

• Scale: You'll be working on a platform with multi-billion Euro AUM.
• Impact: This is a "leading role" with high visibility to Portfolio Managers and Investment teams.
• Complexity: Ideal for someone who enjoys technical accounting challenges and cross-border regulatory environments (AIFMD, Solvency II).

The "Must-Haves":

• Qualified Accountant: (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Sector Expertise: Proven experience in Real Estate, Debt, or Private Markets.
• Fund Fluency: Deep understanding of closed-ended fund structures, performance metrics (IRR/Multiples), and carried interest.
• Technical Rigor: Ability to interpret legal documentation and manage complex fund tax considerations.
• FS Background: Experience within Private Equity, Investment Banking, or a high-level Fund Administration/Investment Ops role.