Alternative Investments

We recruit CFOs and Senior Finance professionals for Alternative Investment firms across the Private Equity and Private Credit spectrum, drawing on knowledge and insight of over 50 years experience. Our client base incorporates a range of household names and as a reflection of these market, includes the many mid-market and special boutiques that we have supported over the years; the established niche players, startups and family offices that make up the rich tapestry of the investment community.

Recent mandates include;

Real Estate Investment
CFO, London - Start-up BTR fund
Senior Director, Fund Finance, London – $100bn+ international real estate investor
Director, Fund Control, London – Specialist Value Add Fund
Head of Tax, London – European Student Accommodation Investor

Infrastructure
Managing Director, Valuations, London - US PE Infrastructure Investor
Head of Asset Management, London - £10bn European Infrastructure Investor
Senior Fund Controller, London - $60bn PE Infrastructure Investor
Financial Controller, London – Sustainable Infrastructure Investor

Private Equity
Senior Finance Director, London – UK PE Investor
Fund Controller, London – US PE Investor
Corporate Controller – UK PE Investor

Private Credit
Finance Director, London– UK start-up for established US parent
Fund Controller, London – US Private Credit House
Head of Fund Control – UK Private Credit Conglomerate

Hedge Fund
European CFO – US Hedge Fund (HFT)
Head of FP&A – UK Hedge Fund (Credit)
VP, Business Partnering – US Hedge Fund (HFT)

In addition to permanent placements, we specialise in Interim roles as well as Tax & Treasury recruitment within the Alternative Investment sector. This ensures businesses have access to experienced interim professionals and specialised tax and treasury expertise to support both short-term projects and long-term strategic needs.

Active jobs

Financial Reporting Accountant

Central London
London
£60,000 - 65,000 + bonus + benefits
Leading London-based Asset Management firm is looking for a recently qualified ACA or ACCA (or equivalent) professional to join its Finance team as a Financial Accountant.

Finance Manager

Central London
London
£80,000 plus bonus, healthcare, pension & flex work.
A UHNW family office is recruiting for a Finance Manager. Their company values are emphasis on internal progression, providing quality training for their staff and flexible working when required. They believe in taking care of their employee’s and promoting from within.

Senior Fund Controller

Central London
London
FTC Salary DOE
This major name in the Real Estate Investment space, with £multi-bns under management, is seeking an Interim Senior Fund Controller, for a 6 months maternity leave cover.

Senior Director – Fund Finance (Value Add)

Central London
London
£140-£150K plus bonus plus benefits 
This major name in the Real Estate Investment space, with £multi-bns under management, is preparing to launch a new series of Value-Add funds. Building on strong early indications and fundraising traction, they are now ready to press ahead with the launch of future funds.

Meet our Alternative Investments Team

Tim Hedger

Tim Hedger

Founder & COO
Richard Hope

Richard Hope

Associate Director
Lawrence Hurst

Lawrence Hurst

Associate Director

Read our Blogs

16.03.17

Chief Financial Officer for Growth Firms: What to expect from your trusted Finance Business Partner

As the demands of industry leaders evolve, the expectations placed on Chief Financial Officers have increased significantly too, and no longer are they purely responsible for the financial stewardship of a company.
16.03.17

A job for life: is it possible and is it desirable?

Last month my dad celebrated 50 years with the same company. Having read hundreds of thousands of CVs over the past 17 years, it struck me just how unusual this was. In fact, I was with my last firm for 17 years, which also puts me in a distinct minority. That was until I decided to trust in my spiritual guru Michael Jackson and did indeed make that change.
14.03.17

Lesson Learned: What would you like to be when you start-up?

Finally, the day arrives. The metaphoric doors opened on not just a new business, but the next chapter of our lives. The past 6 months have been a consistent stream of genuinely important meetings with accountants and lawyers, software providers, website designers and of course, looking around office space. In truth, it has been a longer time in the development; it’s been 10 years in the dreaming.