23rd September, 2026A leading alternative investment manager is looking to appoint a Senior Finance Manager to join its growing Real Assets platform.
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
This is a highly visible role sitting at the heart of a substantial European infrastructure investment portfolio.
You will take ownership of the financial management of large institutional investment funds while partnering closely with investment, asset management, investor relations and valuation teams.
The position offers a broad mix of fund finance, corporate finance, business partnering and asset level oversight, making it an excellent opportunity for an ambitious qualified accountant looking to step into a commercially focused leadership role. The Opportunity You will be responsible for the financial management of two European institutional investment funds with combined assets under management exceeding 1bn.
The role extends beyond traditional fund reporting and provides exposure to financing activities, forecasting, hedging, project finance and strategic investment decision making.
Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will help support fundraising initiatives, evaluate new investment opportunities and contribute to the ongoing development of finance and asset management processes.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the financial management of two Luxembourg based institutional investment funds.
Oversee fund forecasting, cash management, distributions, valuations, audits and tax processes.
Manage relationships with external administrators, auditors, tax advisers, legal advisers, depositories and lenders.
Support financing activities including debt facilities, project finance and hedging arrangements.
Partner with investment and asset management teams on investment structuring and financial analysis.
Assess the financial impact of potential new investments and sectors.
Oversee finance activities across a portfolio of project and holding companies.
Respond to investor, management and stakeholder queries.
Take ownership of key operational and reporting workstreams.
Act as a director across a number of fund structure and project entities.
Manage and develop two members of the finance team.
Drive process improvements across finance and asset management functions.
You will likely have: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
At least 5 years' experience within investment management, private markets, infrastructure, real assets or a related environment. Strong experience working with complex investment structures and fund vehicles.
Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills. A proactive and solutions focused approach.
Strong attention to detail coupled with the ability to see the bigger commercial picture.
Previous people management experience or the desire to lead and develop others.
Desirable
ExperienceExposure to Luxembourg fund structures.
Infrastructure, renewable energy or broader real assets experience. xohmjla Knowledge of project finance and debt structures.
Fund Finance Manager (Real Assets) in Vauxhall employer: Trace Recruitment
As a rapidly scaling fin-tech and payments platform based in the heart of the City of London, we offer an exceptional opportunity for our Finance Director to not only lead financial strategy but also to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a market-leading business. Our dynamic work culture fosters innovation and collaboration, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have the resources and support needed to advance your career towards a CFO position. With competitive compensation, including bonuses and equity, and the chance to work closely with the CEO and Board, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving industry.
