Senior Associate - Fund Finance Search
Dylan Rosser
Principal - Fund Finance Search
Fund Finance and Operations Practice
OVERVIEW & SPECIALISM:
Dylan heads up the Fund Finance practice and specialises in searches for Finance and Operations professionals with a focus on the buy-side across the UK and Europe. He focuses on Newly Qualified to C-Suite level mandates across Private Equity, Private Debt, Credit and Asset Management. He has developed a vast candidate network through his positive and proactive approach which has enabled him to secure leading talent for significant funds across London and Europe.
CAREER BACKGROUND:
Dylan is a native Zimbabwean, moving from Africa to London in 2016. He joined the Henlow Recruitment Group, before moving to the Financial Services team at Eximius Group with a focus on Fund Finance and Operations. Dylan joined Altus Partners in 2018, where he has quickly established into a leader within his field. Such has been his success, he now leads all Altus activities across Fund Finance and Operations.
OTHER:
Dylan was part of the team that won Acquisition Internationals ‘Best Buyside Executive Search Firm’ award in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
INTERESTS:
Away from work, Dylan enjoys cooking, globe-trotting and is an avid Rugby fan.
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Associate Director, Valuations and Performance Monitoring
Greater LondonTHE SEARCH: Altus Partners have partnered with a growing Private Equity firm that is looking to bring on an Associate Director to oversee the Performance and Monitoring function as the business goes through a period of significant growth. The business is a growing Private Equity firm that focusses on investing predominantly into Europe and the US and is expecting to significantly increase its AUM over the next 5 years. The business is going through an exciting phase as they are expanding globally as well as growing their team in the UK. This position will hold pivotal responsibilities as it will be sit in the Investment Team. THE ROLE: The business is looking to bring on an Associate Director to work directly with the Deals Team and Senior Management and lead the performance and investor reporting responsibilities across their multiple fixed income strategies. The role will be the main point of contact through the business for all internal and external stakeholders. The business is going through a significant growth phase and this allows the person to take full responsibility for the function. The successful candidate will need to be a strong communicator and have a strong understanding of Credit and Fixed Income products. Review of quarterly valuations processed by administrator across all fixed income investments Main point of contact for implementation of new IT and service provider migration project to fully collaborate and integrate portfolio valuation, monitoring and accounting. End to end involvement from supplier appraisal and system specification to testing and implementation Ownership of all carried interest waterfall models and distribution calculations Presentation and management of models and pricing recommendations across the fixed income team Subsequent presentation of valuations for approval at the valuation committee Working closely with the portfolio managers providing valuation and performance analysis Preparation of portfolio and accounting information including quarterly stock exchange announcements, investor presentations and board papers Forecasting, balance sheet strategy and budgeting across all fixed income strategies Point of contact during audit for queries and portfolio valuations to the internal and external stakeholders Ad hoc support of the investment team and Investor Relations functions Deal evaluation across all fixed income products for the lifecycle of the deal Building financial models to assess expected return from prospective transactions THE REQUIREMENTS: Qualified Accountant – Audit or Valuations background 3 – 6 Years experience within a Portfolio Management function Technical knowledge of Closed Ended Fixed income products (Special Sits, High Yield, CLOs, Direct Lending, Mezz Debt) Strong Valuations and Modelling skills Strong Communicator Strong Attention to detail
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Fund Oversight Officer – Private Equity
LuxembourgTHE SEARCH: Altus Partners have partnered with a leading Global Investment Manager that is looking to add to their growing team in Luxembourg. The business is a leading Investment Manager that focusses on investing into Debt, Private Equity, Infrastructure and Real Estate across Europe and the US and is expecting to double its team in Luxembourg over the next 12 months. The business is going through an exciting phase as they have recently onboarded an additional number of funds that has increased the business AUM and European presence. This position will hold pivotal responsibilities as it will be working with the senior management across the business. THE ROLE: The business is looking to bring on a Fund Oversight Officer to work directly with the Senior Management in Luxembourg and for the operational oversight requirements of the ManCo. Assisting the conducting officers in the ongoing monitoring of the delegated services from third-party central administrators Providing support to the business for project changes by coordinating activities with vendors as required; Reviewing and assessing governance of the valuation models and assist the Valuation Committees on the valuation process; Performing the Lux Entity ongoing controls on the central administrators deliverables: quarterly NAV calculations, capital call and distribution notices, transfer agent reports; Coordinating between the various funds’ administrators, other relevant third-party vendors internal stakeholders to monitor controls; Produce reporting for fund boards, the Lux entity board and other stakeholders, Supporting the periodic due diligence activities on delegates and ensure gaps are addressed in a timely manner, Providing ongoing support to all business units globally in relation to the Luxembourg fund ranges, THE REQUIREMENTS: 2 – 4 years experience in Fund Management industry Good understanding of AIFMD and relevant product experience with regulated funds: private equity, real estate or debt Knowledge of valuation, accounting and regulatory reporting inline with regulations in Luxembourg Experience dealing with fund service providers Previous experience with Advent Geneva will be an advantage; Ability to manage tasks with competing priorities and deadlines, and self-initiating other value-added tasks; Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
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Operations Analyst – Immediate Start
LondonTHE SEARCH: Altus Partners has partnered with a growing Alternatives Investment Manager that is going through exciting growth phase and is looking to bring on an Operations Analyst to work with the Operations Director. The Operations Analyst will hold a strong relationship with finance, external stakeholders and the deals team. THE ROLE: The role will be deals team support focussed and be the main point of contact for communications to other business areas. The role will work closely with Senior Management and requires an individual who can manage multiple workstreams and is a self starter. Responsibilities include: Liaising/chasing agents for notices/corrections or interest due. Loan Administration oversight liaising with KYC & Settlements teams, banks, agents, deal team to ensure all documentation provided to enable funding and sales/repayments Liaising with banks/agents and administrators in provision of KYC requirements Central point of contact for Loan/Strategy info for Deal Team and external, across all funds Trade by trade Basis Asset – Funding, Repayments, Sales ensure trade checklists up to date and accurate. Calculations of IRR and COC on divestments Preparing cash management decisions for funding’s, Bridges and cash calls Initial review of funding payments, and authorisations. Confirmation of Instructions with admins. Debt and Bridge Facility – rollover checks, new drawdowns for funding’s – update systems, when proposal date is approved. Capacities check to Deal Team, and fund finance, when drawdowns or cap call are required for funding. Relationship management and Point of contact to outsourced database administrator. Assisting internal and external parties with Daily queries, Report compilation, THE REQUIREMENTS: 2 - 5 years’ experience in an operations function within Structured Credit, Hedge fund or Investment Bank. Strong understanding of loans or loans products Strong Attention to detail Strong communication skills Ability to work in a growing environment
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Finance Director - Paris
ParisTHE SEARCH: Altus Partners have partnered with a growing Alternative Investment Manager that is looking top bring on a Finance Director in their newly created Paris Office to oversee the finance function as the business goes through a period of significant growth. The business is a growing Private Markets firm that focusses on investing across Europe is expecting to double its AUM over the next 5 years. The business is going through an exciting phase as they are expanding globally as well as growing their team globally. This position will hold pivotal responsibilities as it will be working with the London management. THE ROLE: The business is looking to bring on a Finance Director to work directly with the COO and lead the finance and operations responsibilities across both the funds and the management entity. The role will be the main point of contact through the business for all finance and operations. The business is going through a significant growth phase and this allows the person to take full responsibility for the function. The successful candidate will need to be a strong communicator and have a strong understanding of Private Equity and Loans fund structures. Ensuring the smooth running of the investment vehicles and management companies, working closely with the senior management execute strategy. Managing all third-party service providers and serving as the primary point of contact. Performing a regular review of the service providers covering: quality of work, costs, scope of activities performed and investigating alternative providers where appropriate. Management of the annual audit process for each entity, oversight of the audit relationship, Working with service providers to structure new investment vehicles, ensuring that they will be suitable for the investment strategy and compliant and tax efficient. Management of all company accounts across the Group, assisting in setting up a Group level budget and monitoring performance against the budget. SPV management to ensure cash allocation for the entities is sufficient including budgeting for all funds and future expenses, ensuring cash requirements are sufficient. Overseeing the finances of investment vehicles e.g. NAV oversight, cash management, invoice approval, budgeting and the audit processes. Reviewing all drawdown and distribution calculations and notices prepared by the administrators Attend relevant investment vehicle and management company board and committee meetings. Reviewing tax structures for both funds and management company and liaising with tax advisors to ensure efficiencies are gained as well as review and monitoring of routine tax compliance work. Working with the outsourced compliance company to ensure on-going compliance is maintained with all applicable regulators Reviewing and implementing all internal compliance policies and monitoring their applicability on a periodic basis. THE REQUIREMENTS: Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent Experience in private equity, credit or loans finance and operations 6 - 10 years financial services experience Experience in new fund structuring Experience with French Tax Regulations Experience of service provider selection Experience with legal and compliance oversight Experience with investor interactions Ability to prioritise, multi-task and work to tight deadlines. An in-depth knowledge of finance, fund structures, products and instruments.
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Financial Controller
LuxembourgTHE SEARCH: Altus Partners has partnered with a leading Alternatives Firm that is looking to bring on a Financial Controller. The business is going through an exciting growth phase and this individual will play a vital role in growing and developing the finance function. The role will work directly with the Head of Finance as a Financial Controller, and will have responsibility for all finance workstreams, oversight for a number of third-party service providers and support the deal management team. THE ROLE: The right candidate will have ultimate responsibility for all financial related functions of the business and a strong understanding of Tax Structuring in Alternative Investments. This individual will be responsible for oversight of controls for a dedicated number of Luxembourg domiciled funds. Responsibilities include: Oversight of accurate legal step plan and tax structuring deck made available by the advisors or others and be in a position to illustrate the transaction to Team leaders and colleagues. Oversight of Transactional activity and support of the investment team Oversight of all the correspondence, discussions calls in relation to the Luxembourg responsibilities of the transaction. Prepare and review the legal documentation regarding the movements on capital and financial instruments during for each fund and the documentation relating to the approval of the financial statements Responsible for the execution of the Luxembourg responsibilities of the transaction and proactively including: review of the legal documentation; implementation of the tax structure; any cash flow for Luxembourg Entity; accounting agents, auditors, tax advisors for any finance and accounting information needed for the correct execution of the transaction. Oversight of Finance Responsibilities: Accounting and financial statements, Consolidated financial statements, Corporate tax returns, VAT returns, Tax filings if applicable THE REQUIREMENTS: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) Minimum 6 Years’ experience in big 4, or a similar company, or an Investment Manager Technical knowledge in tax compliance Technical knowledge on tax structuring and knowledgeable about Anti-Tax regulations Advanced Excel skills and database applications is preferred. Experience of effecting change and identifying efficiencies on different internal processes. Strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to effectively summarize findings, and clear communication both verbally and in writing to internal audiences and external clients. Detail-oriented and highly motivated. Ability to work effectively to meet multiple tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders including other business lines and corporate functions across the organisation with a range of related third parties.
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Portfolio Director
THE SEARCH: Altus Partners have partnered with a growing Private Equity firm that is looking to bring on a Head of Finance to oversee the finance function as the business goes through a period of significant growth. The business is a growing Private Equity firm that focusses on investing into Europe and the US and is expecting to double its AUM over the next 5 years. The business is going through an exciting phase as they are expanding globally as well as growing their team in the UK. This position will hold pivotal responsibilities as it will be working with the London management. THE ROLE: The business is looking to bring on a Head of Finance to work directly with the COO and lead the finance and operations responsibilities across both the funds and the management entity. The role will be the main point of contact through the business for all finance and operations. The business is going through a significant growth phase and this allows the person to take full responsibility for the function. The successful candidate will need to be a strong communicator and have a strong understanding of Private Equity fund structures. Ensuring the smooth running of the investment vehicles and management companies, working closely with the senior management execute strategy. Managing all third-party service providers and serving as the primary point of contact. Performing a regular review of the service providers covering: quality of work, costs, scope of activities performed and investigating alternative providers where appropriate. Management of the annual audit process for each entity, oversight of the audit relationship, Working with service providers to structure new investment vehicles, ensuring that they will be suitable for the investment strategy and compliant and tax efficient. Management of all company accounts across the Group, assisting in setting up a Group level budget and monitoring performance against the budget. SPV management to ensure cash allocation for the entities is sufficient including budgeting for all funds and future expenses, ensuring cash requirements are sufficient. Overseeing the finances of investment vehicles e.g. NAV oversight, cash management, invoice approval, budgeting and the audit processes. Reviewing all drawdown and distribution calculations and notices prepared by the administrators Attend relevant investment vehicle and management company board and committee meetings. Reviewing tax structures for both funds and management company and liaising with tax advisors to ensure efficiencies are gained as well as review and monitoring of routine tax compliance work. Working with the outsourced compliance company to ensure on-going compliance is maintained with all applicable regulators e.g. FCA, GFSC, CSSF. Reviewing and implementing all internal compliance policies and monitoring their applicability on a periodic basis. Oversight of HR responsibilities THE REQUIREMENTS: Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent Experience in private equity finance and operations 6 - 10 years financial services experience Experience in new fund structuring Experience of service provider selection Experience with legal and compliance oversight Experience with investor interactions Ability to prioritise, multi-task and work to tight deadlines. An in-depth knowledge of finance, fund structures, products and instruments.
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Financial Controller
THE SEARCH: Altus Partners have partnered with a growing Private Equity firm that is looking to bring on a Financial Controller to oversee the finance function as the business goes through a period of significant growth. The business is a growing Private Equity firm that focusses on investing into Europe and the US and is expecting to double its AUM over the next 5 years. The business is going through an exciting phase as they are expanding globally as well as growing their team in the UK. This position will hold pivotal responsibilities as it will be working with the London management. THE ROLE: The business is looking to bring on a Financial Controller to work directly with the Finance Director and lead the finance and operations responsibilities across both the funds and the management entity. The role will be the main point of contact through the business for all finance and operations. The business is going through a significant growth phase and this allows the person to take full responsibility for the function. The successful candidate will need to be a strong communicator and have a strong understanding of Private Equity fund structures. Ensuring the smooth running of the investment vehicles and management companies, working closely with the senior management execute strategy. Managing all third-party service providers (particularly the administrators, legal counsel and auditors and serving as the primary point of contact. Performing a regular review of the service providers covering: quality of work, costs, scope of activities performed and investigating alternative providers where appropriate. Management of the annual audit process for each entity, oversight of the audit relationship, Working with service providers to structure new investment vehicles, ensuring that they will be suitable for the investment strategy, will meet investor goals, and will be regulatory compliant and tax efficient. Management of all company accounts across the Group, assisting in setting up a Group level budget and monitoring performance against the budget. SPV management to ensure cash allocation for the entities is adequate, including budgeting for all funds and SPVs for future expenses, ensuring cash requirements are sufficient. Overseeing the finances of investment vehicles e.g. NAV oversight, cash management, invoice approval, budgeting and the audit processes. Reviewing all drawdown and distribution calculations and notices prepared by the administrators Reviewing investment valuations submitted to the investment committee. Attendance at relevant investment vehicle and management company board and committee meetings. Reviewing tax structures for both funds and management company and liaising with tax advisors to ensure efficiencies are gained as well as review and monitoring of routine tax compliance work. Working with the outsourced compliance company to ensure on-going compliance is maintained with all applicable regulators e.g. FCA, GFSC, CSSF. Reviewing and implementing all internal compliance policies and monitoring their applicability on a periodic basis. Oversight of HR responsibilities THE REQUIREMENTS: Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent Experience in private equity finance and operations 6 - 10 years financial services experience Experience in new fund structuring Experience of service provider selection Experience with legal and compliance oversight Experience with investor interactions Ability to prioritise, multi-task and work to tight deadlines. An in-depth knowledge of finance, fund structures, products and instruments.
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Compliance Officer - Luxembourg
THE SEARCH: Altus Partners has partnered with a growing Alternatives Investment Manager that is going through exciting growth phase and is looking to add a Compliance Officer to the growing team in Luxembourg. The business has recently received the AIFM license in Luxembourg and the role will work directly with Senior Management in France, London and Luxembourg to build out the compliance function. THE ROLE: The role will be joining a growing and dynamic team and will be joining the business in the initial setup of the business. The role will work closely with both the Risk and Compliance Conducting Officers in developing the Compliance function for the AIFM. The role will require a self-starter and offers an entrepreneurial element to make the business area your own. Responsibilities include: Review and updating of new requirements and existing policies and procedures. Responsible for on-going compliance monitoring on the basis of a risk-based compliance monitoring programme; Produce and develop the compliance monitoring programme; Preparing comprehensive reports for Investment Committees, Internal and External Stakeholders and Board level Oversight of compliance risk assessments; Assisting management with regulatory implications of actual and new regulations and changes to the business; Manage the relationship with external vendors to ensure that KYC onboarding process is completed and is in line with the regulations Oversight of pre-trade and post trade compliance checks; Ensuring board sign off of all policies annually or when suitable Maintaining the compliance registers and structuring compliance training across the business. THE REQUIREMENTS: University Degree 4 - 8 years’ experience in a compliance function within Alternative Investments UK Regulatory framework knowledge is essential Strong understanding of Alternative Investments, Private Equity and Private Debt would be advantageous Strong understanding and expertise in aspects regulations Capable of meeting deadlines Strong attention to detail Excellent communication and organisational skills
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