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

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - VP level - Leading Global Investment Bank

Central London
London
£90-110k plus generous package
A leading global investment bank with a diversified product offering, is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to join its London-based Finance team. This senior role plays a pivotal part in shaping financial insight and supporting strategic decision making across the EMEA business.

VP - Real Estate Finance (4 days in office)

Central London
London
£90-110k plus generous package
A leading international alternative investment manager with a primary focus on Real Estate is seeking a Finance VP to join its London-based finance team, with ownership and responsibility for overseeing accounting and financial reporting across a UK and European development portfolio. 

Finance Director (Part-time)

Central London
London
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A well established, London based Real Estate Investment Management Group is seeking a part time Finance Director to support the day to day financial management of its management company. Working closely with the Partnership CFO, this is a senior, trusted role with broad ownership across governance, partnership matters, forecasting, treasury and stakeholder engagement.

Meet our Alternative Investments Team

Tim Hedger

Tim Hedger

Founder & COO
Lawrence Hurst

Lawrence Hurst

Associate Director

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