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 (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.

Fund Accountant - Private Credit

Dublin
Dublin
Declared upon application
Opportunity to join a well established Private Equity Fund and take ownership of a number of their Private Credit Funds - working closely with Front Office & Portfolio Managers

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.

Private Equity - Portfolio Finance - Technology

West End
London
Dependent on experience
Opportunity to join an establish Growth Capital business based in Green Park - you will provide the key link between the Investment Team & Portfolio entities from a Finance perspective

Portfolio Management - Analyst

Central London
London
£80,000 - £90,000 + Bonus
We are partnered with a specialist independent infrastructure investment manager that has grown to oversee more than €5 billion of assets across 15 portfolio companies worldwide. The firm is recognised for its commitment to sustainable investment and for taking a proactive role in driving portfolio company growth. By combining in-house expertise with continued capital allocation throughout the business life cycle, it supports management teams in delivering both strategic and operational value.

FP&A Analyst - Corporate Finance

Central London
London
£60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus
We are currently partnered with a fast-growing, mission-led provider of newly built housing across England - backed by leading global private equity firms. They are looking for an FP&A Analyst - Corporate Finance to join their team.

Meet our Alternative Investments Team

Tim Hedger

Tim Hedger

Founder & COO
Lawrence Hurst

Lawrence Hurst

Associate Director
Andrew Mackay

Andrew Mackay

Associate Director

Read our Blogs

05.02.18

Newsletter: No Longer a Start-up!

Happy New Year and welcome to Newsletter No 4. In this edition we’ll be reflecting on our first year of trading and plans for 2018; looking into the art of managing up; sharing our 10 top tips on how to beat the year end blues; and launching the first of a new series of CFO Spotlight interviews.
29.01.18

Top 10 Tips for Avoiding the Year End Blues

It’s 2018, the run up to Christmas and the countdown to New Year’s Eve has been and gone and it’s back to normality after a festive period which you’re still recovering from. If all you want to do is hibernate and eat your body weight in leftover Christmas chocolate then this article and our top ten tips on avoiding the year end blues should be at the top of your reading list…
29.01.18

Career Control: The Art of Managing Up

What would our working lives be like if promotions came easy and career development managed itself? While a continual uptick in financial compensation always helps with life, the reward for progression really comes from the accomplishment and its recognition. Ultimately, the onus lies with you to develop your career, which means grasping control of the controllable. This begins with understanding your boss, your senior peers and stakeholders and learning how to manage up.