For firms seeking strategic finance and operations leadership without the need for a full-time executive.
⦁ Financial oversight and budgeting of the management company. Regulatory compliance (FCA, SEC, CSSF, CIMA) including periodic reporting.
⦁ Planning and coordination of the Manco audit (if required).
⦁ Governance and risk management across jurisdictions.
⦁ Selection and appointment of administrator, auditor and banking partner.
⦁ Fund structuring support including leading discussions with legal and tax counsel.
⦁ Fund audit planning and coordination.
⦁ Fund accounting supervision incl. subsequent closes, equalisations & carry model review.
⦁ Investor and board reporting, including LP tax information.
⦁ Oversight of LP side letter compliance.
⦁ Valuation model preparation (under IPEV guidelines) & committee oversight.
⦁ Treasury management including hedging, credit line negotiation and terms review.
Please note the services listed above are not exhaustive and further scoping will be required to understand your specific needs.
⦁ Systems Implementation:
Selection and deployment of fund administration, portfolio monitoring, expense and financial reporting systems.
⦁ Due Diligence Questionnaire (DDQ) Preparation:
Support for first-time DDQs and investor operational due diligence readiness.
⦁ Regulatory Support and Fund Structuring:
Assistance with FCA/CSSF authorisations, operational policies, and entity structuring for fund launches.
⦁ Recruitment support
Finding the right first finance and operations hire for emerging platforms.
⦁ Board governance and fiduciary duties.
⦁ Risk oversight and regulatory compliance.
⦁ Conflict management and best practice adherence.
⦁ Strategic contribution to fund management and operations.
⦁ FCA Approved Person (SMF 3, 16, 17).
⦁ CIMA-approved director (Cayman Islands Monetary Authority).
⦁ Experience overseeing multi-jurisdictional fund structures.