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

Fund Finance Analyst

Central London
London
£350 / Day
We are currently partnered with a well-established and fast-growing European Real Estate Investment Manager, with over £1bn AUM, looking to hire a Fund Finance Analyst. With a broad pan-European footprint, the organisation supports a broad range of private equity and institutional investment partners looking to invest in Pan-European Logistics assets.

Fund Controller

Mayfair
London
120000
A leading Private Equity business is recruiting for a Fund Controller. Their company values are an emphasis on internal progression, providing quality training for their staff and flexible working when required. They believe in taking care of their employee’s and promoting from within. This makes this a great opportunity for the right person. This role has come around due to expansion in the organisation. You will report to the CFO.

Fund Controller

Mayfair
London
80000
A leading Private Equity business is recruiting for a Fund Controller. Their company values are emphasis on internal progression, providing quality training for their staff and flexible working when required. They believe in taking care of their employee’s and promoting from within. This makes this a great opportunity for the right person. This role has come around due to expansion in the organisation. You will report to the Finance Director.

Finance Business Partner

City of London
London
Competitive
A high-growth investment firm is seeking a Finance Business Partner to take full ownership of its central cost FP&A function, with additional oversight of a smaller - but rapidly expanding - Prop Trading business across Cost & Revenue. This is a high-visibility role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, owns the detail, and enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders.

Fund Finance Analyst

Central London
London
£60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus
We're working with a specialist investment and asset management platform focused on logistics and industrial properties across major European cities. Backed by significant institutional capital and over €3bn AUM, the firm is growing fast and is now looking to expand its London-based Finance team.

Financial Accountant

Central London (Hybrid)
London
£75-85k depending on experience plus bonus, shares and package
This opportunity is working for a boutique specialist insurance and reinsurance broker. The firm was created to serve large clients and those with complex or challenging risk profiles, offering tailored solutions across sectors such as marine, cargo, aviation, and aerospace. They are a young yet phenomenally successful business who are PE backed and have grown rapidly over the last 5 years, now employing over 550 people globally.

Finance Manager

Central London
London
£60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus
We are currently partnered with a dynamic and purpose-driven fund manager specialising in SME real estate private credit. As the home of one of the UK’s leading property credit platforms, they deliver capital solutions that power growth across the development and property sectors. They are now seeking a Finance Manager to join their growing property and finance business in London.

Meet our Alternative Investments Team

Tim Hedger

Tim Hedger

Founder & COO
Lawrence Hurst

Lawrence Hurst

Associate Director
Andrew Mackay

Andrew Mackay

Associate Director

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