Fund Controller – Private Equity

Who we're looking for

The Fund Controller is a core member of the Fund Management team as part of the Fund Operations and Services team and the Operations department, responsible for contributing to all aspects of the operational management of our Private Equity and Solutions products and beyond.

About Schroders

We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

The team

Schroders Capital is the private markets investment division of Schroders Group. With over $97 billion assets under management, we offer a diversified range of investment strategies, including real estate, private equity, secondaries, venture capital, infrastructure, private debt and credit alternatives, insurance-linked securities and impact investing.

The base

At Schroders, we're known for doing things differently. That's why we're building a home for the ambitious in Horsham, West Sussex. You'll get the all the benefits of being part of a world-leading FTSE 100 company. But you'll also get the support of being part of a genuine local community. If you're looking for opportunities that match your ambitions, you'll find them right here in Horsham. 

What you'll do

•    Operational management and support of the Schroders Capital Private Equity and Solutions products (e.g. reporting, cash management, coordination)
•    Interaction with investors, fund managers, investment partners, auditors, administrators and other internal/external stakeholders
•    Oversight investment reports that form the basis for Schroders Capital's reporting obligations to investors at portfolio company and investment fund level and analyze information 
•    Manage internal workflows and ensure that all applicable deadlines are met
•    Enable, support and drive change initiatives within Fund Operations
•    Support and coordinate (if required) projects as well as the optimization and maintenance of our processes
•    Define and determine business requirements proactively
•    Contribute to a supportive and creative environment
•    Support other team members proactively and without being asked 

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

•    Experience at a financial services company
•    Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as finance, accounting, administration or controlling, or experience in a relevant role
•    Experience in working with colleagues and stakeholders globally and sensitivity to cultural differences
•    Team player, role model, self-motivated with the ability to work independently

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that'll help

•    Experience in the private equity industry or any other private asset class (e.g. real estate, private debt, infrastructure) 
•    Knowledge in eFront software 
•    Fluent in another European language, both written and spoken
•    Self-starter mentality with a hands-on attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time-sensitive deadlines 
•    Credible communicator with a senior audience
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to convey complex information in a clear and simple way
•    Organised with a good attention to detail 

We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics