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

Tim Hedger

Tim Hedger

Founder & COO
Lawrence Hurst

Lawrence Hurst

Associate Director

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