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
Portfolio Accountant
Central London
London
£80-90k plus bonus and benefits
A high performing European Real Estate investor with over £7bn AUM are looking for a qualified accountant who can join a team supporting complex, multi jurisdictional real estate structures. You will manage SPV accounting, group reporting and cash management while working closely with Asset Managers to deliver accurate, timely information that supports both portfolio decisions and investor reporting.
Financial Controller – High Growth, High Velocity Environment
Central London
London
£75-85k
A fast scaling, tech driven financial services organisation, is on the hunt for a Financial Controller who wants to step into a pivotal role at a genuinely exciting moment in the company’s journey. This is a newly created position designed for someone who thrives in pace, embraces responsibility, and wants to help shape a finance function built for rapid domestic and international expansion.
Fund Accountant – Private Credit
Central London
London
£75-£85k plus bonus and benefits
A growing private credit and infrastructure debt platform is seeking a Fund Accountant to join its London based Fund Finance team. This role offers broad exposure, strong ownership, and the chance to work closely with investment and portfolio management teams across a range of closed end funds.
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.
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.
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Meet our Alternative Investments Team
Tim Hedger
Founder & COO
Christina Roche
Director
Lawrence Hurst
Associate Director
Andrew Mackay
Associate Director
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