Controller Private Markets

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As one of the world's leading asset managers, Invesco is dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world.

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Job Description

We have an outstanding benefits package which includes:

• Company-provided healthcare
• A competitive annual leave allowance
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements
• Generous pension provisions
• Income protection
• Health and wellness benefits
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life insurance
  
  

Your Role

You will be responsible for oversight of NAV related activities of Private Credit Funds performed by Third Party Administrator (TPA) to ensure an optimum level of service provided to Invesco. Additionally responsibility for all management and financial accounting and reporting of assigned funds and their subsidiaries, provide financial analysis to non-financial colleagues and manage accountants.

What You Will Be Doing

• Ensure production of timely and accurate consolidated monthly/quarterly financial reports for Private Credit funds (including revaluation of financial instruments and validation of periodic accounts of the Luxembourg and non-Luxembourg subsidiaries in compliance with the company's policies and procedures), either taking full ownership on complex structures/mandates. This includes undertaking necessary control checks and review of TPA reporting to ensure NAVs are calculated in an accurate & timely manner.
• Review and sign off of swing pricing mechanisms and calculations
• Understanding of valuations of liquid assets (money market funds, quoted bonds, broadly syndicated loans etc.) and illiquid direct loans
• Review reporting packages and consolidations under relevant GAAPs and IFRS prepared by the TPA.
• Plan and manage the fund audit processes
• Assist in implementing product development and business change projects between TPA and Invesco through to satisfactory completion
• Participate in ad hoc projects, including development/update of internal policies/procedures.
• Effectively manage and develop Assistant Controllers and Senior Accountants.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• You'll need experience in a similar position, including experience of providing NAV Oversight of Private Credit and/or Bank Loan Funds.
• Proven experience preferably in the private credit sector
• Proven knowledge of IFRS ,Lux GAAP and US GAAP
• Background in review of NAV including but not limited to asset pricing, corporate actions and hedging.
• University degree Accounting or equivalent, and/or Professional accounting qualification or equivalent
• Exceptional computer skills in the operation and functioning of all programs used by the organization, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Fluent in English, French or German would be an asset although not compulsory
• Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work
• Accountable for specific performance, deadline oriented
• Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Able to analyze, organize, summarize and articulate complex legal and financial information
• Possess strong analytical and presentation skills
• Responsive team player with ability to quickly prioritize among numerous pressing tasks
• Task and goal oriented and capable of functioning in an entrepreneurial and corporate setting
• Experience supervising a team (desirable)
  
  

Disability Confident Scheme

UK applicants who opt in to the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the criteria for the role will be offered an interview. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process for all candidates who make an application. By opting-in to this scheme, applicants will be disclosing that they have a disability solely for the purpose of the Disability Confident Scheme.

The Disability Confident Scheme only guarantees an interview - it does not automatically mean that applicants interviewed will gain employment with Invesco at that time.

To apply through the Disability Confident Scheme in the UK, you'll need to firstly ensure you have applied for the role via our external careers page. Following this, you'll need to email us at emea-talentacquisition@invesco.com confirming your wish to opt-in, alongside your contact details and the title of the role you wish to apply for.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Workplace Model

At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! We want all of our candidates to shine during the application and selection process, so if you need any adjustments to be made, please send an e-mail to emea-talentacquisition@invesco.com. Please include your name, the job you are interested in, and the type of adjustment you need (for example; breaks during your interview, remote interviews, additional time for assessments or other required adjustments)

We promote a working environment that welcomes everyone and creates inclusive teams, celebrates difference and encourages everyone to be themselves at work.

Our commitment to the community and environmental, social and governance investing:

We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Our people are encouraged to support the charities they feel most passionate about. We are also committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. We serve our clients in this space as a trusted partner both on specific responsible investment product strategies as well as part of our commitment to deliver a superior investment experience.

Recruitment Agencies

Invesco has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Invesco will not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact hiring managers directly.

Regulatory

This position may fall in-scope of one or multiple regimes/directives.