Alternative Investments

We recruit CFOs and Senior Finance professionals for Alternative Investment firms across the Private Equity and Private Credit spectrum, drawing on knowledge and insight of over 50 years experience. Our client base incorporates a range of household names and as a reflection of these market, includes the many mid-market and special boutiques that we have supported over the years; the established niche players, startups and family offices that make up the rich tapestry of the investment community.

Recent mandates include;

Real Estate Investment

  • CFO, London - Start-up BTR fund
  • Senior Director, Fund Finance, London – $100bn+ international real estate investor
  • Director, Fund Control, London – Specialist Value Add Fund
  • Head of Tax, London – European Student Accommodation Investor

Infrastructure

  • Managing Director, Valuations, London - US PE Infrastructure Investor
  • Head of Asset Management, London - £10bn European Infrastructure Investor
  • Senior Fund Controller, London - $60bn PE Infrastructure Investor
  • Financial Controller, London – Sustainable Infrastructure Investor

Private Equity

  • Senior Finance Director, London – UK PE Investor
  • Fund Controller, London – US PE Investor
  • Corporate Controller – UK PE Investor

Private Credit

  • Finance Director, London– UK start-up for established US parent
  • Fund Controller, London – US Private Credit House
  • Head of Fund Control – UK Private Credit Conglomerate

Hedge Fund

  • European CFO – US Hedge Fund (HFT)
  • Head of FP&A – UK Hedge Fund (Credit)
  • VP, Business Partnering – US Hedge Fund (HFT)

In addition to permanent placements, we specialise in Interim roles as well as Tax & Treasury recruitment within the Alternative Investment sector. This ensures businesses have access to experienced interim professionals and specialised tax and treasury expertise to support both short-term projects and long-term strategic needs.

Active jobs

Director, Fund Control

Central London
London
£120,000 - £140,000 + 40-50% bonus + comprehensive benefits
We are working with an established player in the European real estate investment market to identify a Senior Fund Controller to join the team at a pivotal stage. Following a successful fundraise and with a clear strategy in place, the platform is well positioned to deploy capital and begin making key acquisitions.

Fractional CFO

Central London
London
£1,200 - £1,300 per day
We are working with a new real estate debt fund to identify a Fractional CFO, ideally for 3 days per week on an ongoing basis.

CFO

Central London
London
£180,000 - £200,000 plus bonus
We have launched a new mandate with a new client, an established European real estate investor and developer who is looking to hire their first CFO.

Fund Controller – Lead

Central London
London
£110,000 - £120,000 plus bonus
We are working with a new pan-European real estate debt investor to identify a Lead Fund Controller. The firm, due to launch in the coming weeks, is a spin out from an existing Real Estate Investor. Critically, they will do so with an existing fund, providing income and a track record, from which will leverage to grow rapidly over the next 3-5 years.

CFO – Family Office

North-West London
London
£180,000 - £200,000 plus bonus
We are undertaking a confidential search to identify a new CFO, due to the impending retirement of the incumbent.

FP&A Associate

Central London
London
£60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus
We are currently partnered with a leading infrastructure & renewables investment management business with over £10Bn AUM who are in the market for an FP&A Associate.

FP&A Manager

City of London
London
£95000 - £110,000
Opportunity to join a high performing Hedge Fund based in the City of London and support their growth by providing commercial insight

Fund Finance Analyst

Central London
London
£350 / Day
We are currently partnered with a well-established and fast-growing European Real Estate Investment Manager, with over £1bn AUM, looking to hire a Fund Finance Analyst. With a broad pan-European footprint, the organisation supports a broad range of private equity and institutional investment partners looking to invest in Pan-European Logistics assets.

Meet our Alternative Investments Team

Tim Hedger

Tim Hedger

Founder & COO
Lawrence Hurst

Lawrence Hurst

Associate Director
Andrew Mackay

Andrew Mackay

Associate Director

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Roundtable: FP&A at the Forefront of Strategic Decision-Making 

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