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

Finance Director (Part-time)

Central London
London
£
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.

Head of Finance & Operations

City of London
London
£100 - 150,000
Opportunity to join a growing Securities Financing and Delta 1 trading business based in the City of London The position will take full control of the Financial Oversight of the UK business, as well as Operational requirements

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.

Meet our Alternative Investments Team

Tim Hedger

Tim Hedger

Founder & COO
Lawrence Hurst

Lawrence Hurst

Associate Director

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