Description

Fund Controller Junior

This position is a broad fund operations and financial reporting role within the Direct Lending (DL) platform, supporting investor reporting, fund accounting oversight, cash management, transactions, audits, and service provider coordination.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Assistant CFO based in Luxembourg and will work with the CFO of DL based in London. There will also be interaction directly with the investment teams across Paris and London.

This position is in the Direct Lending (DL) team, a business that provides private debt financing solutions to middle-market companies in Europe and North America. The DL team comprises more than 20 investment professionals based in Paris, London, and New York, managing over €4 billion of capital.

Responsibilities

• Support oversight of administrators, audit process, other service providers for fund accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Assist with quarterly and annual investor reporting and financial reporting deliverables.
• Monitor and coordinate capital calls and distributions.
• Support investment transaction execution alongside investment teams in Paris and London.
• Collaborate closely with the Investment, Compliance, Legal, Middle Office and other internal teams to enhance the quality, accuracy and consistency of fund and investor reporting.
• Work closely with Investor Relations team to provide timely and professional responses to ad hoc investor queries and information requests.
• Track cash movements and prepare related management reports.
• Act as a key point of contact for fund administrators, auditors, tax advisors, and other service providers.
• Assist with audit coordination and tax reporting processes.
• Provide general fund administration and operational support.

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

• Master's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 6 months' experience in Private Debt/Direct Lending.
• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA, etc.).

Technical Skills

• Understanding of Luxembourg private debt fund structures and operations.
• Exposure to fund accounting, investor reporting, and cash management.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of eFront and AI tools would be advantageous.

Behavioural Competencies

• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, hands-on, and self-motivated.
• Strong communication skills in both English and French.