Fund Controller - Private Credit (Contract)

Marks Sattin

London, UK
Contract
Hybrid
£500 - £600/day
AccountantCreditFund

Fund Controller – Private Credit (Contract)

Location: London | Duration: 12 months | Start: ASAP Client: Leading Global Private Credit Investment Manager

Rate: £500-550 per day via umbrella

Our client, a market-leading and fast-growing private credit investment manager, is seeking an experienced Fund Controller to cover a maternity leave within their London finance team. The firm has raised several new funds over the past 12 months and offers a collaborative, inclusive environment with excellent exposure to portfolio management and senior leadership.

This role will suit a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 3–5 years’ in-house private credit experience, covering both closed-ended and open-ended fund structures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversight of multiple private credit funds, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all deliverables
  • Manage third-party administrators and review NAVs, investor reports, capital calls, and distributions
  • Review and validate management and performance fee calculations, IRR and multiple reporting
  • Monitor fund liquidity, cash flow forecasting, and leverage facilities including drawdowns, repayments, and covenant reporting
  • Lead quarterly and annual reporting cycles, including audits and financial statements
  • Support new fund launches and process improvement initiatives
  • Liaise with investment and portfolio management teams on deal funding and ongoing reporting

Candidate Profile

  • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), ideally Big 4 or Top 10 trained
  • Minimum 6–8 years’ experience in-house within private credit, direct lending, or similar fund management environment
  • Strong understanding of fund structures, multi-currency equalisation, and credit facilities
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication skills and stakeholder management experience
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar tools beneficial

Why Join?

  • Highly regarded investment manager with a growing private credit platform
  • Excellent exposure across fund operations, investor reporting, and portfolio management
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Competitive day rate / FTC package