Role Description The Financial Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership over all financial operations, ensuring the organization maintains strong fiscal health, compliance, and financial governance. This role oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and reporting, while guiding strategic decision-making to support long-term growth and operational efficiency. The Financial Director works closely with senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to align financial strategy with organizational objectives and maximize value creation. Core responsibilities include developing and executing financial strategies, monitoring financial performance, and providing actionable insights to inform decision-making. The Financial Director oversees the preparation of financial statements, cash flow management, and investment evaluations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency. The role involves assessing financial risks and opportunities, optimizing capital allocation, and implementing effective controls to safeguard organizational assets. Additional responsibilities include managing finance teams, supervising accounting operations, and ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards. The Financial Director supports strategic initiatives by providing financial modeling, scenario analysis, and performance evaluation, contributing to business planning, investment decisions, and operational improvements. The role also involves establishing reporting frameworks, monitoring key performance indicators, and presenting financial insights to executive leadership. Success in this role requires strong leadership, analytical acumen, and the ability to manage complex financial operations. The Financial Director must demonstrate sound judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence decision-making at all organizational levels. Effective communication and collaboration skills are essential to convey complex financial information clearly and ensure alignment across teams. Through strategic oversight, robust financial management, and effective leadership, the Financial Director plays a crucial role in maintaining fiscal discipline, enhancing organizational performance, and driving sustainable growth. Qualifications Extensive experience in financial management, planning, and strategic oversight Strong leadership abilities with experience managing finance teams Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis Knowledge of financial governance, compliance, and internal control frameworks Proficiency in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and investment evaluation Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Ability to support organizational growth through financial strategy and operational insight
Role Description The Asset Management – Research Assistant – Private Equity supports the research and analytical activities involved in evaluating investment opportunities, monitoring portfolio performance, and conducting market and industry assessments. This role plays a vital part in the investment process by gathering data, preparing reports, and assisting senior analysts and investment professionals with both qualitative and quantitative research tasks. The Research Assistant contributes to the development of investment insights that inform decision-making and portfolio strategy. Core responsibilities include conducting company and sector research, analyzing financial statements, assessing business models, and preparing preliminary valuation analyses. The role involves maintaining databases, tracking market developments, and synthesizing information from various sources to support the evaluation of private equity opportunities. The Research Assistant prepares research summaries, presentation materials, and internal documentation that contribute to investment memos and due diligence efforts. Additional responsibilities include supporting the monitoring of existing investments by reviewing performance data, updating financial models, and assisting in the preparation of reports that track operational and financial metrics. The role helps identify key trends, investment risks, and potential value-creation drivers within targeted sectors. The Research Assistant collaborates closely with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of research outputs that support investment committee discussions. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy in handling data and documentation. The Research Assistant must demonstrate the ability to work with financial information, conduct structured research, and communicate findings clearly. A proactive and organized approach is essential for managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and supporting a fast-paced investment environment. Through rigorous research support, data analysis, and contribution to investment preparation, the Asset Management – Research Assistant – Private Equity plays an important role in ensuring high-quality information is available to guide investment decisions and portfolio management activities. Qualifications Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret financial and industry data Ability to conduct company research, review financial statements, and assist with valuations Strong organizational skills with attention to accuracy and detail Ability to prepare reports, summaries, and presentation materials to support investment work Familiarity with investment analysis, private equity concepts, and asset management principles Strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to work in a structured research environment Ability to collaborate effectively with analysts and investment teams