Skills

Communication Leadership Stakeholder Management Accounting

Job Specifications

Principal – Business & Fund Operations (Director level)

London I 3-month contract I £673.08 daily rate (inside IR35) I Willingness to travel as required

An excellent opportunity to join a world-leading global investment management firm with a strong presence across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. The organisation manages over $11 trillion in assets across public and private markets and is at the forefront of building innovative platforms focused on long-term, sustainable investment strategies.

This role sits within a high-profile, fast-growing private markets platform focused on venture and growth equity, operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with strong senior-level visibility.

The Role

This Director-level position will lead business, fund and portfolio operations, playing a critical role in shaping and scaling the operating model. You will manage a small, high-performing operations team and partner closely with global Finance, Operations, Technology and Legal & Compliance stakeholders.

The role is hands-on, fast-paced and well suited to someone who enjoys driving change while maintaining rigorous operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a specialist operations team responsible for quarterly business performance reporting
Own and enhance the operating model across fund, portfolio and management company processes
Oversee end-to-end fund operations in partnership with fund administrators (capital accounts, waterfalls, fees, reporting and audits)
Coordinate the quarterly valuation process and annual audit cycle
Act as a senior operational advisor to investment teams, supporting deal execution and investment committee processes
Drive change and transformation initiatives, including new fund launches, structures and geographies
Champion technology, data and automation to improve efficiency, controls and reporting
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership and clients

About You

Extensive experience within asset management or private markets, with broad exposure to operations, finance and investment management
Strong technical accounting background with solid knowledge of IFRS
Proven experience leading teams and scaling complex operational platforms
Highly analytical with advanced Excel and financial modelling interpretation skills
Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-growth environment with multiple priorities
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills at senior level
Qualified accountant with a degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related discipline

Why Apply?

Join a strategically important, high-growth platform within a global investment leader
Significant responsibility and exposure to senior stakeholders
Opportunity to shape and influence a cutting-edge private markets platform
Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with strong development value

If you’re a senior operations professional looking for a high-impact contract role within a globally recognised investment organisation, we’d be keen to speak with you. APPLY NOW!

About the Company

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