Exciting opportunity to join S64, a rapidly growing fintech business which provides financial solutions to enable private clients access to private markets. S64 is working with top tier private markets GPs, asset managers and private banks across a wide range of alternative asset classes. Our team have worked together for over a decade and previously pioneered the market's largest alternative investment platforms with a depth of private wealth, alternative asset, fund management and investment banking experience amongst them.

We are defining a new era in private markets access through our proprietary technology, our unrivalled delivery capabilities, and our deep industry expertise. Today, S64 is the trusted partner to the world’s leading private banks and asset managers and operates in London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

Opportunity:

This role will suit someone looking for a step up into a position with more responsibility and exposure across the business. Ideally, you’ll have some transferable experience but more importantly you’ll demonstrate a strong willingness to learn. The candidate will join the Fund Operations team, based in London or Luxembourg. This team is responsible for the deliverables outlined in the section below, and the holder of this role will play an important part in executing these.

The role will act as a fund controller overseeing the production of financial deliverables from Private Markets related products, primarily funds. This will mean extensive interaction with administrators and their preparation of financial reports, as well as with auditors and other service providers. Whilst not mandatory an accounting background and familiarity with Private Markets, Hedge Funds, illiquid assets and/or private clients is ideal.  

Key Team Deliverables:

Fund accounting:

• Oversight of capital activities of funds (subs / reds / calls / distributions)

• Monitoring of budgets, cash and trial balances as required to ensure accurate and timely reporting of all fund NAVs

• Manage transactional flows from subscription to underlying investments

• Support fund audits and applicable financial reporting requirements

• Develop and monitor fund modelling to cover valuations, performance fees, liquidity management and operational expenditure

• Liaise with tax advisors to support establishment of investor tax reporting

Fund lifecycle:

• Oversee all aspects, from fund formation through to day-to-day ongoing fund operations

• Development of service models to manage funds across multi-jurisdictions

• Support of fund governance (Board, AIFM, Depositary etc.)

Service providers:

• Support the management of relationships with service providers, including selection, onboarding and ongoing service review

• Ensure that fund investors receive quality of service and cost optimisation

Regulatory and compliance:

• Working to ensure these aspects of fund operations are met (e.g Annex IV, PRIIPS / KID, Tax reporting)

Implement and develop operating model:

• Efficient processes and standards including the use of technology solutions to support growth and scalability

• Documentation of procedures

  
  

Personal Characteristics

• You will be highly numerate with knowledge of alternative assets having worked in private markets and/or hedge funds as a controller.  We would have a preference for a qualified accountant but it is not required.

• You’re a self-starter and offer suggestions for activity that improves the product you work on

• You’ll skilfully manage the demands and expectations of stakeholders and teams across the business, presenting your work and building relationships while representing your team

• You realise the value of face-to-face time and appreciate the interpersonal opportunities and improvements that can make

• Collaboration is key and you’ll be an active contributor to our team culture. You’ll constantly look to advance your own knowledge and take opportunities to share your learning back with the team.

We offer competitive compensation packages, benefits, and the opportunity to work with a talented team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you have a desire to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Our Culture

Our vision is to dominate private markets access for private wealth through proprietary technology, unparalleled solutions and deep industry expertise.

We have three core operating principles:

1.     Client Focus: we put the client at the centre of everything we do and strive to deliver a world class client experience.  This is grounded in being responsive, collaborative and bringing a partnership mindset. 

2.     Flawless Execution: we pride ourselves on execution excellence, holding ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do. This requires careful planning, strong attention to detail and being accountable. 

3.     Risk Management: we believe it our collective responsibility to ensure our ecosystem remains safe and secure and place great emphasis on risk management, compliance and control.

Delivering the S64 vision would not be possible without creating an environment where team members feel welcomed, valued and supported.  We go to extraordinary lengths to hire the very best people for every role and then provide them with rapid and rewarding career growth opportunities.

S64 Ventures Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender