Asset Management Director

Job Description:

Core-Asset Consulting is working with a leading global asset management firm to appoint a contingent worker, operating at Director level, for a period of 12 months.

This is a senior operational leadership role within a fast-growing, high-profile business operating in the venture and growth equity space.

The role will play a critical part in shaping and scaling the firm's operating model, overseeing fund and portfolio operations, and driving change initiatives as the business continues to expand.

The successful candidate will work closely with investment professionals and key control functions, while leading a small, high-performing operations team.

• Significant experience within asset management or private markets, with broad exposure to investment operations, finance, risk and compliance.


• Qualified accountant with strong technical accounting expertise, including IFRS.


• Highly numerate with strong financial, analytical and Excel skills.


• Proven ability to interpret complex financial models and contractual data.


• Demonstrated experience building and leading teams supporting complex operational processes.


• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage effectively with senior internal and external parties.


• Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgement and strong problem-solving capabilities.


• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities.


• Willingness to travel as required.

• Lead and develop a small operations team responsible for quarterly business performance and reporting.


• Design, implement and continuously enhance the operating model across fund, portfolio and management company activities.


• Oversee end-to-end fund operations, including financial reporting, fee calculations, audit coordination and valuation processes.


• Act as a senior operational resource, providing guidance on fund operations, performance concepts and best practice.


• Partner with internal stakeholders across operations, finance, technology and legal & compliance to ensure robust governance and control frameworks.


• Lead and prioritise change initiatives to support platform growth, including new funds, structures and geographies.


• Champion the use of technology and data to improve efficiency, automation and reporting.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: (16347)

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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