Fund Controller

About the Team Patria Global Private Market Solutions (GPMS) business manages more than $12bn of primary, secondary and co-investment investments in multiple jurisdictions and within a broad range of collective funds and segregated accounts. The business has an exciting future following its acquisition by Patria Investments in 2024. The role is based in our Edinburgh office. We operate a hybrid working policy with the opportunity to work from home one day a week. About Patria Patria is a leading alternative asset manager with over 30 years’ experience in Private Equity, infrastructure, Real Estate and Credit. We are, essentially, a long-lasting and resilient entrepreneurial Partnership, that continually assesses the environment and identifies trends. We quickly adapt our investments and product offering to capture investment opportunities derived from such analysis, delivering consistent results to our clients and creating long-lasting impact for all our stakeholders. We are home to professionals who carry this entrepreneurial spirit as a live and dynamic Partnership, where new members are welcome, and we evolve with their expertise and cultural characteristics. We know how to transform ideas into real business opportunities and are engaged in the development and perpetuation of the Partnership. About the Role Reporting to the Fund Control Manager, a fantastic opportunity has arisen within our Edinburgh team. We are looking for a Fund Controller with strong experience in private assets and semi-liquid products. You will be joining during an exciting phase of growth and expansion and will be responsible for the operational and accounting oversight of a number of private asset collective and segregated closed end funds, semi-liquid funds and related vehicles. Key responsibilities will include: Mandate ownership: manage an allocation of mandates performing management account reviews and investor reporting oversight Valuations: in conjunction with our administrators, play a central role in the quarterly valuation process Treasury: monitor cash balances to ensure fund needs are met Coordinate and review statutory and non-statutory financial statements Support the establishment and eventual liquidation of entities Stakeholder management: manage key relationships internally and externally including Investments, R&C, Legal, Tax, and our external partners Data Analysis: Engage with and enhance our data analysis, dashboards and reporting outputs, constantly seeking insight and improvement Project initiatives: support, and where appropriate lead, projects across GPMS Ensure the operation of an effective control framework The Candidate To be successful in this role, you will have: A sound knowledge of current accounting practices and standards Private Equity / Private Asset or relevant asset class experience Experience with semi-liquid or liquid funds essential for this role Thrive in a high paced environment Recognised, relevant accountancy qualification desired Stakeholder engagement skills key Good communication skills, both written and verbal A competency in Microsoft Excel and, ideally, Power BI Diversity At Patria we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other protected class. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.