Associate Director Real Estate - Fund Controller

About the Opportunity Job Type: Permanent Application Deadline: 20 November 2026 Title: Associate Director Real Estate - Fund Controller Department: Real Estate Fund Control and Operations Location: London Reports To: Head of Real Estate Fund Control and Operations Level: 7 (Associate Director) We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our team and feel like you’re part of something bigger. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more. As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and would welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond. About your team The real estate division of Fidelity International was founded in 2006 and launched its first funds for institutional investors in 2008, since then it has attracted a range of blue‑chip clients from continental Europe, the UK, Canada and Asia. Current real estate AuM is in the region of €2.5 billion. The experienced team of fund managers, asset managers, transaction managers, research professionals, analysts and operations professionals are based in five locations across Europe (London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Luxembourg and India). The team has established strong performance track records and we are building on this success by both growing our existing flagship funds, and further developing the business through new funds, including funds focused on climate impact investing. We are committed to sustainable investing and have firmly embedded sustainability in all steps of our investment process, from the time of acquisition, throughout the holding period and until disposition. We have set a range of sustainability targets and proactively engage with our tenants and suppliers to drive improvements. About your role As a Fund Controller, you will be responsible for the financial control, reporting and operational oversight of pan‑European real estate investment funds operating within an outsourced fund administration model. Working closely with the Head of Fund Control and Fund Managers, you will help ensure the delivery of accurate financial, investor and regulatory reporting, while maintaining a strong control and governance framework across the fund and its underlying investment structures. You will act as a key point of coordination between the business and external service providers, including fund administrators, auditors, tax advisers and other professional advisers. You will help ensure reporting is delivered accurately and in accordance with agreed timelines and regulatory requirements. The role offers broad exposure across the full fund lifecycle, including financial reporting, investor servicing, treasury and liquidity management, audits, financing activities, transactions and fund governance. You will work closely with colleagues across Investment Management, Asset Management, Investor Relations, Treasury, Legal, Tax, Risk and Compliance, developing a strong understanding of real‑estate investment management and fund structures. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, controls and reporting within the fund operating model, supporting initiatives that enhance efficiency, data quality and scalability. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious fund finance professional to develop their technical, commercial and stakeholder management skills within a leading pan‑European real estate investment platform. Financial Control, Reporting