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
Management Accounant
Central London
London
£60,000 + Bonus
We are partnered with a leading wealth management organisation seeking a commercially minded finance professional to join its growing finance team. This is a high-visibility opportunity offering significant business partnering exposure and interaction with senior decision makers.
Senior Accountant - Investment Management
Central London
London
£75-£85k plus bonus and generous benefits package (including strong pension contribution, extra days holiday over summer, flexibility to work abroad, enhanced maternity/paternity leave)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a leading global Investment Management business as a Senior Accountant. Working within a high-performing finance team, you'll gain broad exposure across financial reporting, legal entity accounting, regulatory requirements and business partnering, while playing a key role in supporting a complex international organisation.
Fund Controller
Central London
London
Up to £90k + car allowance
A leading real estate investor is seeking an experienced Fund Controller to join their growing finance function. Born out of the firm's continued expansion, this role offers genuine scope for progression within an organisation that prides itself on investing in its people through structured internal development, quality training, and a flexible approach to working life. Promotion from within isn't just a policy here; it's the norm.
Financial Controller
Central London (3 days per week in the office)
London
Up to £150,000 + Bonus
A leading Private Equity firm is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join their growing finance function. Born out of the firm's continued expansion, this role offers genuine scope for progression within an organisation that prides itself on investing in its people, through structured internal development, quality training, and a flexible approach to working life. Promotion from within isn't just a policy here; it's the norm.
Financial Controller
Central London
London
£100-120k plus bonus and package
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a leading international alternative investment manager as Financial Controller within its London-based Corporate Accounting team.
Project Accountant
Central London
London
£60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus
Financial/Project Accountant opportunity with a high-calibre international real estate investment and development platform, supporting a landmark mixed-use London asset. This is an excellent move for a recently qualified accountant seeking a first step into industry within a commercially focused role spanning reporting, cash analysis and stakeholder partnering.
Meet our Alternative Investments Team
Read our Blogs
13.02.20
CFO Spotlight: Phil Dennis, BizSpace
In October 2019, we sat with Phil Dennis, CFO at the PE backed flexible workspace provider, BizSpace. Entering the final quarter of 2019, which promised the first December general election in a century and the finalisation of a paralysing Brexit process, we speak to Phil about his business, its transformation, working with Private Equity Investors and the way ahead.
13.02.20
IR35: Update
Update: March 2020 The following advice was written in preparation for the implementation of announced changes to the IR35 regime, which have now been postponed. This means that the responsibility for determining whether a contract falls inside or outside of IR35, still currently resides with the contractor. Best practice would still suggest that the following process should still be adopted now and in preparation for the changes which will (most likely) come in April 2021.
06.01.20
Career Control: 7 Key Considerations Before You Make Your Next Move.
Changing jobs is an important event for most people, although arguably perhaps less significant than it once was now that the idea of a job for life is a thing of the past.