Job Description:
Are you a Chartered Accountant seeking your next career move? We are working on a fantastic opportunity for a Fund Research, Associate - Alternatives to join the team at a leading global financial services firm. You will be responsible for performing operational due diligence reviews for investments into hedge funds and other private market funds.
Skills/Experience:
A Chartered Accountant qualification or Chartered Financial Analyst qualification is essential for this role.
Strong working knowledge related to Global Markets or Asset Management space and their financial instruments. Specific involvement with hedge funds, private equity funds would be desirable.
Experience of auditing or performing due diligence of Asset Managers, Investment Managers or other wealth fund managers.
Highly analytical.
Excellent organisation skills.
Core Responsibilities:
Conduct operational due diligence of external investment / fund managers as part of the company’s investment process.
Document due diligence meetings and present findings to the various committees and stakeholders.
Perform regulatory research and reviews of investment & wealth managers.
Analyse underlying manager financial statements.
Conduct research into domestic and international markets to assess regulatory and tax issues involving trading or establishing a local presence in those markets.
Maintain understanding of ongoing developments in the hedge fund and private markets industry, including ESG, regulations, structuring, trends, valuations, etc.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16093
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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The role sits within the London based Fund Financial Reporting (FFR) Team which oversees the Fund Financial Reporting and Audit obligations across Man Group’s circa 300 fund entities
The successful individual will be responsible for supporting the team in all aspects of this work which is focused on the delivery of accurate, audited and board approved financial statement
Working with skilled professionals in a small team, the apprentice will have strong opportunities for on the job learning across all the team’s core activities
Job Duties:
Support the administrative function of the FFR team including eg: the production of reporting & audit timetables, tracking of financial statement production against those timetables
Monitoring the status of issues & queries arising escalating to experienced team members and management as required.
Training:
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function
Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way
It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results
You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns
You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4
Training Outcome:
Progressing to L4 AAT
Employer Description:Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Working Hours :Monday - Friday. Exact Shifts TBC.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills....Read more...
RAF Central Fund are looking for a pro-active Head of Finance with a wealth of finance experience and excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be a team player and be content to work at all levels - from getting stuck in with administrative duties if the need arises, through to overseeing the finance support delivery to over 50 RAF Sport Associations and liaising with investment managers and Board level Trustees and Directors.This position will report into the CEO and will manage the Finance Manager. You will lead the delivery of financial support to the Fund and RAF Sport including:
the preparation of the year-end financial reporting, production of the consolidated Annual Reports and accounts and the related external audit process including reviewing the tax computation and filing the accounts with Charity Commission and Companies House;overseeing the day-to-day management of the finance function, overall financial governance including internal control, balance sheet reconciliations, legal and regulatory compliance and production of financial information;management of the Trading Subsidiary accounts;advisor of the Board, Finance & Risk and Investment Committees;monitoring the investments, fundraising, RAF Sports Lottery and sponsorship incomes;other duties including annual budgeting, payroll support, P11D and PSA preparation, preparing and filing quarterly VAT returns.
Essential Person Specification:
CIMA qualified/qualified CCAB accountant (or DChA or part-qualified accountant with significant financial experience);experience of dealing with a Trading Subsidiary (including the related VAT knowledge);adept at building and maintaining effective relationships with the team, beneficiaries, Trustees and external stakeholders;advanced understanding of IT, accounting and procurement softwares (Sage Intacct experience would be preferential);the ability to prioritise, work pragmatically and independently and to gather information and produce high quality written evaluations to deadline, present to varying audiences, report meaningful outputs and input into strategic direction;experience of managing multiple clients or a federated structure is desirable;experience of supporting with the management of an investment portfolio is also desirable.
About you:
You are forward-thinking, have strong analytic skills and you enjoy variety. You want to work in a job that helps beneficiaries reach their full potential through sports and physical activities. You are seeking a challenging, diverse role and are committed to the benefits of keeping active.You are also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. You believe and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, backgrounds and values.
Additional information:It is important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background. Applications
You are CIMA/CCAB/similar qualifiedYou have experience of leading a commercial and/or charity finance departmentYou have experience of leading the delivery of finance support to multiple clients or as part of a federated structureYou would like to join our team!
About the Royal Air Force Central Fund:The Fund is a military charity providing support to the RAF through grants, services, partnerships and properties to ensure personnel can access sports and physical activities at all levels. We deliver integral support to military personnel, RAF Stations and RAF Sport Associations - ultimately, we think everyone regardless of their role, rank, physical ability or competing level should have access to sports facilities, opportunities, equipment and training.Please submit a covering letter and your CV. We look forward to reviewing your application. To ensure that your application can be considered, please outline how your skills and experience meet the criteria of the role in your covering letter.We actively welcome applications that will help increase the diversity of our workforce.Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted within 10 working days of their application. Due to the volume of applications, feedback will unfortunately not be provided to applicants that have not been shortlisted. ....Read more...
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As Finance Director you will be preparing board reports and presenting to external stakeholdersLeading and managing a finance team, reporting direct to the CEOReporting to externals such as the PE house and holding the banking relationshipFinancial planning, cashflow management and balance sheet control with upkeep of a healthy cashflow a key area of responsibility in this industry.Production of regular cashflow forecasts and identification of specific reasons for downfall.Generating finance through investment appraisal and equity financeOversee the consolidation of month end reporting and have strong control over internal controlsProposal of cost saving ideas across the business
Desired Requirements
Been a previous Finance DirectorACA Qualified / Chartered AccountantSeries A / Series B / Series C fund raising experienceBlockchain / Cryptocurrency experienceExcellent communication skillsExperience of reporting to board and external stakeholdersPrior experience in the tech sector / start-up environment
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