Fund CFO Specialist, AVP

We are seeking a Fund CFO Specialist to join our team at Deutsche Asset Management in London. As a Fund CFO Specialist, you will be part of the Fund CFO team responsible for overseeing the operations and finance of products managed within the Alternatives business. You will focus on five Infrastructure funds, three of which are fully invested and two of which are in the marketing and investing phase.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and establishing relationships with Fund and SPV officers, banks, administrators, legal and tax advisers
• Supporting legal and regulatory compliance functions of the business
• Reviewing fund entity management accounts and quarterly NAVs
• Co-ordinating and reviewing statutory accounts, VAT, tax returns, and FCA and CSSF reports
• Implementing and maintaining operating standards, processes, and procedures
• Monitoring and assessing business and/or regulatory risks
• Overseeing service providers
• Reviewing and approving Fund's NAV
• Maintaining Fund models
• Ensuring policies are consistently applied
• Responding to investor queries

As a Fund CFO Specialist, you will also:

• Support the launch of new products/Funds
• Oversee fund corporate administration
• Manage the engagement and ongoing oversight of Service Providers
• Carry out certain control activities, such as bid budgets, fees monitoring, and regulatory disclosures
• Manage cash and liquidity needs at Fund and SPV level
• Create and maintain Fund Models forecasting cashflows from each asset over the fund life
• Manage and use asset portfolio software capturing all asset data and information
• Oversee accounting, audit, and tax reporting processes
• Oversee performance measurement and financial reporting
• Liaise with the deal team to support the acquisition of assets

We are looking for a motivated team member with strong attention to detail, analytical and proactive approach to problem-solving, and strong interpersonal skills. You should be a qualified accountant with experience in the Alternative Investment Fund industry and/or financial industry, preferably in Infrastructure and/or Private Equity.

In return, we offer a range of benefits, including 30 days' holiday + bank holidays, a non-contributory pension scheme, physical and mental health well-being benefits, family-friendly benefits, and the opportunity to support our CSR strategy.