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 Accountant

Central London (3 days office/2 remote)
London
c.£70 - 80k
An outstanding opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a fast-growing and entrepreneurial, PE backed financial services business. This broad role offers exposure across financial control, treasury, regulatory reporting, audit, systems improvement and business change, providing an excellent platform for someone looking to accelerate their career beyond traditional financial reporting.

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.

Meet our Alternative Investments Team

Tim Hedger

Tim Hedger

Founder & COO
Lawrence Hurst

Lawrence Hurst

Associate Director

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