Undisclosed
Private Asset Specialist
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Private Asset Specialist
Rate: £325.00 a day PAYE
Duration: 31/12/2026
Location: Edinburgh – Hybrid – 3 days on site
A leading Tier One Banking organisation is seeking an experienced Private Asset Specialist to provide technical accounting oversight across a diverse private assets portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accounting professional with strong investment accounting and fund administration expertise to play a key role in supporting complex fund structures, driving operational excellence, and influencing the ongoing development of the operating model.
The Role
You will provide technical accounting leadership across a broad range of private asset structures, including:
- ACS funds
- PAIFs
- Segregated mandates
- Insurance funds
- SPV structures
Working independently, you will investigate and interpret complex accounting requirements across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory expectations. You will also contribute to operating model design, supporting the onboarding of new structures, embedding robust controls, and providing ongoing oversight within BAU operations.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Accounting
- Provide subject matter expertise across investment accounting requirements and fund jurisdictions.
- Interpret complex accounting standards and ensure robust implementation.
- Support the integration of private asset structures into operational and technology frameworks.
- Ensure accounting controls and governance standards are maintained.
Client & Third-Party Management
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, auditors, and technology providers.
- Act as a trusted point of contact for technical accounting matters.
- Support internal and external stakeholder engagement.
Operational Risk & Controls
- Review and monitor operational risks across the function.
- Maintain and update procedural documentation.
- Support audit activity and ensure adherence to governance requirements.
- Promote best practice and continuous improvement across the business.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Market & Regulatory Awareness
- Keep abreast of changes in accounting, tax, regulatory, and market requirements.
- Assess impacts of industry developments on current operating practices.
- Recommend enhancements where appropriate.
What We're Looking For
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong investment accounting and fund administration experience
- Experience working with private assets and complex fund structures
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Experience working directly with external clients, auditors, and third-party providers
- Ability to work independently and investigate complex accounting issues
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Good understanding of operational risk, controls, and governance
If you think you are up for the task and feel you meet the above criteria or interested to hear more information, please contact me on mohammed.wasim@tapfin.com.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills