Assistant Controller (Fund Services)

Company Description

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.

Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.

Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working  
• Private Pension Plan 
• Private Medical Insurance 
• Annual Salary Review

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

Join our growing Fund Solutions team and gain exposure to the full alternative investment lifecycle, supporting a diverse range of hedge funds, private equity, private credit and venture capital clients. As an Assistant Controller, you'll work closely with experienced CFO professionals, investment managers and fund clients, playing a key role in delivering financial, operational and reporting support to sophisticated investment structures.

This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge, build strong industry expertise and develop your career within a dynamic, global business supporting over $85 billion in assets under management.

Main Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support CFO clients with fund operations, investment accounting and portfolio reporting across a diverse range of alternative investment structures.
• Monitor and reconcile investment transactions, working closely with portfolio managers, counterparties and service providers to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Assist with capital calls, treasury management, investor reporting and other activities supporting the lifecycle of investment funds.
• Review fund valuations, performance reporting and NAV calculations, ensuring accuracy and high-quality client deliverables.
• Collaborate with clients, auditors and internal teams on year-end audits, tax reporting, process improvements and strategic projects.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

• Bachelor’s in accounting required. 
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial services, with a focus in fund accounting, alternative investment, and client facing experience. 
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in financial software and systems, and strong communication and leadership abilities. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience with financial software, such as Power BI and Adaptive is a plus. 

Additional Information

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.  These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected].

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.