Controller, Private Assets

Controller, Private Asset

Location: Singapore

Industry: Alternative Investment Management

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading global alternative investment management firm with an established platform spanning private equity, private credit and real assets.

We are seeking an experienced Controller, Private Asset to join its Singapore team. This is a broad, cross-functional position responsible for the structuring, implementation, governance and ongoing management of private investment funds, Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), sponsor entities and investment holding companies across multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will work closely with investment, legal, tax, treasury, risk, compliance and finance teams to ensure investment structures are appropriately designed, efficiently implemented and maintained throughout their life cycle.

This is not a traditional financial reporting or fund accounting position. The role combines fund structuring, entity management, corporate governance, transaction execution and operational controls, offering substantial ownership and exposure across a global alternative investment platform.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Structuring & Entity Management

• Design, coordinate and implement fund, sponsor, SPV and investment holding structures across relevant jurisdictions.
• Oversee the full life cycle of investment entities, including establishment, restructuring, ongoing maintenance and liquidation.
• Maintain accurate legal entity structure charts, ownership records and related documentation.
• Work closely with investment teams and external advisers to ensure investment structures are practical and appropriately implemented.

Funding Arrangements & Corporate Actions

• Design, document and oversee funding flows between funds, holding companies and SPVs, including shareholder funding, repayments and distributions.
• Coordinate transaction funding arrangements and advise on funding routes and mechanics.
• Review and manage corporate actions, including share allotments, redemptions, dividends, capital repayments and liquidations.
• Coordinate with treasury and relevant stakeholders on bank account openings and funding requirements.

Governance & Operational Controls

• Establish, maintain and oversee governance frameworks, operating manuals, policies and internal control procedures for investment entities.
• Coordinate board meetings, shareholder matters, investment committee arrangements and related corporate approvals.
• Oversee corporate secretarial activities, statutory records, shareholder registers and governance documentation.
• Support governance and compliance requirements relating to Singapore fund tax incentive schemes, including Sections 13O and 13U.
• Ensure governance procedures and operational protocols are consistently followed across fund and SPV structures.

Cross-Border Structuring & Compliance

• Support structuring and governance activities across Singapore and other jurisdictions, including Cayman Islands, BVI, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea and the UK.
• Work with legal, tax and compliance teams to address structural, regulatory and tax-related requirements.
• Maintain a centralised repository of fund structures, governance records and related documentation.
• Identify structural or governance issues and coordinate appropriate resolution.

Stakeholder & Service Provider Management

• Serve as a central point of coordination across investment, legal, tax, treasury, finance, risk and compliance teams.
• Manage relationships with external fund administrators, corporate secretarial firms, legal counsel, tax advisers and other service providers.
• Oversee timelines, deliverables and governance obligations across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, improve workflows and enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of relevant experience in alternative investment management, private fund structuring, SPV management, fund operations, transaction tax, corporate governance or related professional services.
• Strong understanding of private fund structures, SPVs, sponsor entities and investment holding companies.
• Practical experience designing, implementing and maintaining cross-border investment structures.
• Familiarity with fund-to-SPV funding arrangements, shareholder loans, capital contributions, distributions, redemptions and other corporate actions.
• Experience coordinating board meetings, shareholder approvals, investment committee matters and corporate governance requirements.
• Good understanding of Singapore fund structures and tax incentive schemes, particularly Sections 13O and 13U.
• Familiarity with Cayman Islands and BVI structures; exposure to India, Ireland, Hong Kong or other international jurisdictions would be advantageous.
• Experience working with investment teams, legal counsel, tax advisers, corporate secretarial firms and external service providers.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate effectively across departments and jurisdictions.
• Proactive, commercially minded and hands-on, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

We welcome candidates from fund structuring, buy-side fund operations, SPV controllership, fund finance, transaction tax, corporate governance and related advisory backgrounds.

Candidates are not expected to be specialists in every area. A practical understanding of investment structures, strong execution capabilities and the ability to manage complex cross-functional responsibilities are essential.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Global Investment Exposure: Work across private equity, private credit and real assets within an established international investment platform.
• Broad Responsibilities: Gain exposure to fund structuring, transaction execution, governance and operational controls beyond traditional finance functions.
• Cross-Border Experience: Oversee investment structures across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Ownership & Autonomy: Take responsibility for important structural, governance and operational processes.
• Career Development: Opportunity to broaden your expertise across private asset management, investment structures and fund operations.