Fund Controller

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE: Essential Responsibilities: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fund Controller to join our prestigious hedge fund's Finance & Tax department. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting oversight of the financial operations and reporting of our diverse fund structures. This role demands an understanding of fund accounting, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership abilities, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data while driving strategic initiatives to optimize fund performance. Support the implementation and maintenance of enhanced accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Liaise with various stakeholders across the firm and with 3rd party fund admin to ensure accuracy and efficiency of daily and monthly NAV process. Non exhaustive list includes: Work closely with fund admin on all aspects of NAV Produce month end valuation packet Shadow investor allocations-experience with open and close ended structures a plus Help coordinate and tie out investor capital activity, bank activity, and investor statements Ensure all aspects of NAV are in accordance with respective fund documents Support internal and external parties with the annual audit Assist with regulatory/compliance requests as needed Assist with tax requests as needed Support ad hoc investor relations requests Produce and maintain various fund, investment, and investor reporting metrics PERSON SPECIFICATION WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND: Essential 5+ years of experience in fund accounting role at an investment manager TECHNICAL/BUSINESS SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: Essential Strong understanding of accounting, operations, tax, investor relations and legal/compliance in respect to investment companies. Effective problem solver who takes full ownership of work product and demonstrates strong critical reasoning, analytical, and detail oriented attributes with the ability to multi task Ability to interpret and analyse complex legal documents relating to fund structures deal structures, and financial transactions. Experience with order management and accounting systems Experience implementing shadow accounting systems a plus Experience with accounting, valuation, and operational related matters for large array of financial products-equities, credit, structured, liquid and illiquid a plus Strong excel skills Who we are Brevan Howard Investment Management is one of the leading absolute return/hedge fund managers, overseeing assets on behalf of institutional investors from around the world, including pension funds, endowments, insurance companies, government agencies, private banks, and fund of funds. Brevan Howard was founded in 2002 and launched its flagship global macro strategy in April 2003. The firm currently manages over $34bn and engages predominantly in discretionary directional and relative value trading in fixed income, FX markets, and equities. BH Digital, a division within Brevan Howard that manages crypto and digital asset strategies was launched in 2022. The firm currently employs over 1,050 personnel worldwide, including over 400 investment professionals. This global presence gives Brevan Howard the ability to identify and source attractive investment opportunities, as well as investment management talent wherever they may be. Brevan Howard has won several industry awards for excellence in risk management, operational robustness, and investment performance. The firm’s main hubs are in London, Jersey, Geneva, New York, Austin, Hong Kong, Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Bengaluru. Why Join Our Team We combine a dedication to meeting our clients’ needs with a commitment to our people. At Brevan Howard, you will find the dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit of a small firm with the infrastructure, technology and support of a large organisation. We are always looking for exceptional talent to join our global community. From undergraduates to experienced professionals, we look for individuals who are intellectually curious, passionate and share our mission and principles. Diversity and Inclusion Brevan Howard is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals without regards to race, colour, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, physical/mental disability/ long term health condition, marital status, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law in the jurisdictions we operate.