Description

Fund Controller/ Portfolio Monitoring Analyst - PE Secondaries

Contract Role | Central London (Hybrid - 4 days in the office / 1 day WFH)

We are seeking a Portfolio Monitoring Analyst to join a high-performing Private Equity Secondaries platform, supporting the valuation, monitoring, and monthly NAV delivery of a diversified portfolio, with a particular focus on semi-liquid products.

This is a handson analytical role offering strong exposure to portfolio monitoring, valuation, and NAV processes within private markets. It is ideally suited to newly qualified accountants up to 3 years postqualified who are looking to deepen their experience in private equity within a fast-paced, institutional investment environment.

The Role

The Portfolio Monitoring Analyst plays a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and well-controlled monthly NAV reporting. Working closely with investment professionals, fund reporting, and treasury teams, you will consolidate and validate large volumes of portfolio-level data using eFront or similar private markets systems.

You will be trusted with recurring monthly deliverables and will contribute directly to valuation oversight, portfolio analytics, and governance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end monthly NAV process for semi-liquid Private Equity Secondaries investments
• Coordinate with deal teams to obtain and onboard portfolio company data for new investments
• Process and structure high volumes of company-level financial information into standardised formats
• Review, validate, and reconcile cost, valuation, and cash flow data at underlying portfolio company level
• Assist with preparation of materials and supporting documentation for the Valuation Committee
• Support analysis of portfolio exposure, performance metrics, and broader portfolio reporting
• Validate data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across systems and reporting outputs

Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)
• Newly qualified up to 3 years post-qualified experience
• Experience in portfolio monitoring, fund accounting, valuation, or within a top-tier accounting firm
• Strong understanding of private equity fund structures, capital accounts, and valuation principles
• Experience handling capital calls and distributions in a fund environment
• High level of data literacy with strong analytical and reporting skills
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability with a portfolio-level perspective
• Experience with eFront or similar private markets systems is advantageous

Due to the urgent nature of the role, we can only consider candidates that are available on one months notice or less. We look forward to receiving your application.

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