Posted 05 March 2025 Salary £150000 - £200000 per annum + hybrid working, competitive bonus Location City of London Job type Permanent Discipline Accounting & Finance Reference DHFD25_1741183620
Responsibilities
1. Provide strategic leadership and direction for Platform & Fund Services, Principal Direct Investments, Develop and execute a strategic vision that aligns with the Group's overall financial and operational objectives.
2. Review investment performance, collaborate with the GIO to report on investment performance, and assess how investments are performing against the plan.
3. Oversee the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices across all three pillars to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational excellence.
4. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving within the finance and operations teams.
5. Manage and run a robust valuation process for the Group.
6. Build and maintain strong relationships with external third-party service providers.
7. Oversee the day-to-day management of financial and operational data related to the investment portfolios.
8. Track and analyze portfolio performance, including cash flows, capital calls, distributions, and returns on investment (ROI).
9. Monitor investment performance and development in alignment with long-range plans, including performance relative to investment goals and strategy.
10. Ensure robust portfolio monitoring under direct investments, utilizing independent monitoring to provide unbiased oversight and analysis.
11. Develop and maintain financial models to assess portfolio health, liquidity, and risk exposure, expanding on performance to investment plans and long-range objectives.
12. Use technology to enhance analytics, drive faster decision-making, and ensure availability of data.
Financial Reporting & Valuations
1. Work across the pillars to ensure accurate and timely reporting of portfolio financials, including NAV (Net Asset Value) calculations and fair value assessments of portfolio companies.
2. Coordinate the valuation process for portfolio assets, adhering to relevant accounting standards and guidelines.
3. Prepare and review quarterly and annual reports for internal stakeholders and investors, detailing performance metrics, investment updates, and risk assessments.
4. Ensure efficient delivery of services such as transaction management, financial control, NAV oversight (for Holding Companies & SPVs), valuations, and independent financial monitoring.
5. Ensure comprehensive delivery of financial reporting and analytics services, including ALCO reporting, VAM reporting, and Group Board reporting.
Transaction Management & Operational Oversight
1. Ensure the efficient execution of transaction management, financial control, NAV oversight, Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs), valuations, audit management, investor servicing, BRM (Business Risk Management) reporting, regulatory reporting, and fund board participation.
2. Manage and enhance services provided to key family office clients, ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful information is available for decision-making.
3. Ensure robust financial control and optimization of direct investments while building and maintaining strong relationships with corporate CFOs and GIO coverage.
4. Oversee capital activity workflows, including capital calls, distributions, and liquidity events, ensuring proper processing, reconciliation, and reporting.
5. Work with fund administrators, auditors, and external service providers to ensure data accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.
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