Senior Lead Fund Controller at Partners Group AG

Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Leadership, Fund Control Oversight, NAV Review, Financial Statement Review, Audit Management, Service Provider Management, Process Enhancement, Stakeholder Management, IFRS, Lux GAAP, US GAAP, Private Markets, Private Equity, Coaching, Performance Management, Analytical Mindset

Industry

Financial Services

Description

What it's aboutPartners Group’s Closed-Ended Fund Control team is expanding in Manila and is looking for a Senior Lead Fund Controller to lead a sub-team responsible for oversight, control and governance across a portfolio of closed-ended commingled funds and mandates. The Senior Lead Fund Controller is a senior fund expert and people leader, partnering closely with internal teams (Treasury, Valuations, Client Content Solutions, Financial Reporting, Legal/Compliance, Client Solutions, Investment teams as required) and external service providers (fund administrators, auditors, custodians) to ensure accurate Net Asset Values (NAVs), high-quality financial statements, timely audits, and strong operational controls. Responsibilities: People leadership Lead, coach and develop an assigned Fund Control sub-team; create clear objectives, performance feedback loops and development plans. Proactively develop junior colleagues into senior capabilities; support hiring/onboarding as required. Ensure consistent quality across the team’s outputs through review standards, training and control discipline. Fund oversight & controls Own the end-to-end Fund Control oversight for an assigned portfolio of closed-ended funds/mandates, ensuring complete, accurate and timely deliverables. Review, challenge and approve NAVs, capital activity, fee calculations and key fund-level metrics prepared by service providers. Perform analytical review and analyze NAV movements (performance, flows, valuation changes, FX/hedging impacts, expenses/accruals) and ensure appropriate controls and documentation. Act as a subject matter expert on fund control topics including valuations interface, hedging impacts, onboarding, governance and service provider oversight. Financial statements & audit management Proactively collaborate with the Financial Reporting team to manage and oversee the audit process for closed-ended funds. Engage closely with auditors throughout the audit cycle to ensure the highest quality of the audited financial statements, as well as the efficiency and timeliness of all audit-related activities. Review financial statements (e.g., IFRS / Lux GAAP / US GAAP as applicable), ensuring consistency with the fund documents and reporting requirements. Service provider management Drive performance management of third-party administrators and partners: setting expectations, monitoring SLAs, reviewing deliverables, and escalating issues appropriately. Coordinate workflows with stakeholders including auditors and service providers to ensure smooth delivery across multiple stakeholder groups. Process, systems & change Operate and continuously enhance firm-wide private markets processes and systems; contribute to standardization and scalable operating models. Identify control gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Business Unit-wide projects and implementation of new ways of working. Stakeholder management & leadership Serve as a confident representative of Fund Control to internal and external stakeholders; lead constructive dialogue to achieve optimal outcomes. Contribute to the evolution of the Fund Control service catalogue in coordination with the Head of Fund Control and the Global Business Unit Head. Role-model Partners Group values; build an environment of accountability, collaboration and continuous development. .newspaper { h1 { font-size: 250%; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } h2 { font-size: 200%; } p { font-size: 100%; } What we expectEducation & qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting (or equivalent). Professional qualification preferred: CPA / CA / ACCA. Strong knowledge of IFRS; exposure to Lux GAAP and/or US GAAP is an advantage. Experience 10+ years of relevant experience in fund accounting, fund control, financial reporting, audit, or financial services controlling; private markets / private equity experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated success in audit coordination, multi-stakeholder management, and service provider oversight under tight deadlines. Proven people management experience (team leadership, coaching, performance management, succession planning). Skills & mindset Strong analytical mindset with a passion for numbers and ability to rationalize drivers behind NAV movements. Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ownership mentality. Clear communicator with strong written and spoken English. Accountable, adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, global and diverse environment. What we offer Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace and agility of a start-up. As a growing firm, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent, by offering a workplace where results are truly recognized and rewarded. We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to grow: Competitive salary with performance-related compensation model Professional, international working environment Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities One-month sabbatical after every five years of service Education assistance program Fun office and team events, including volunteer opportunities to connect with and help our local communities Daily interactions and exposure with global offices in Europe, U.S. and Asia www.partnersgroup.com Please be aware, fraudsters may pose as Partners Group recruiters. All genuine representatives can be identified by a verified sign on their LinkedIn profiles. If you suspect fraud or have doubts, contact us immediately at hr@partnersgroup.com

Responsibilities

The Senior Lead Fund Controller will lead and coach a sub-team responsible for the end-to-end oversight, control, and governance of a portfolio of closed-ended funds, ensuring accurate Net Asset Values (NAVs) and timely deliverables. This role involves reviewing and approving fund-level metrics, managing the audit process, and driving performance management of third-party service administrators.