Fidelity International UK | Associate Director Real Estate - Fund Controller

Responsibilities

• So, join our team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.
• The team has established strong performance track records and we are building on this success by both growing our existing flagship funds, and further developing the business through new funds, including funds focused on climate impact investing.
• The Real Estate Fund Control and Operations Team is responsible for providing support to the Real Estate investment and asset managers, research team and other group functions.
• The team is responsible for Fund Oversight including Pricing, Financial Accounting, Corporate Reporting, Taxation, Fund Structuring and Asset Servicing for all aspects of the Real Estate Business.
• As a Fund Controller, you will be responsible for the financial control, reporting and operational oversight of pan-European real estate investment funds operating within an outsourced fund administration model.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to lead through influence, develop others, and contribute to a high-performing team culture.
• Reports To: Head of Real Estate Fund Control and Operations
• Working closely with the Head of Fund Control and Fund Managers, you will help ensure the delivery of accurate financial, investor and regulatory reporting, while maintaining a strong control and governance framework across the fund and its underlying investment structures.
• Oversee the delivery of financial, regulatory, investor reporting across Pan-European open-ended or closed-ended fund structures.
• Review and challenge reporting prepared by fund administrators and service providers, including management accounts, NAVs and distribution rates, statutory financial statements and investor reporting.
• Perform analytical reviews and variance analysis to identify, investigate and resolve reporting issues, accounting queries and control exceptions.
• Review IFRS and local GAAP financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements and fund documentation.
• Review key fund performance metrics, including Trading NAV, INREV NAV, TER, management fees, unit/share pricing, capital activity and distribution calculations.
• Oversee investor cash movements (including capital calls, redemptions, distributions and rebates),
• Prepare and present financial information and reporting packs for internal management, Boards, Committees and other governance forums.
• Manage relationships with fund administrators, auditors and other service providers to ensure reporting is delivered accurately, completely and within agreed timelines.
• Coordinate annual audits, due diligence requests and other stakeholder reporting requirements.
• Maintain a strong understanding of fund structures, accounting policies and reporting obligations, proactively identifying and escalating risks, issues and control weaknesses where appropriate.
• Audit, Tax & Regulatory Coordination
• Coordinate of annual audits and act as a key contact between auditors, administrators and internal stakeholders.
• Review audit deliverables and track audit findings and action items through to completion.
• Liaise with external tax advisers and service providers to support corporate tax, VAT and other compliance requirements.
• Monitor statutory filing obligations and reporting deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with fund governing documents, financing agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the financial onboarding of acquisitions, disposals, refinancings and new investment structures.

Requirements

• Experience working alongside third-party service providers (e.g. administrators, auditors, tax advisers, MSCI, INREV).
• Good knowledge of the real estate investment lifecycle, including exposure to transactions, fund structuring, and operational delivery.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communication stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leveraging systems, data, and technology (including emerging AI tools) to enhance reporting, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Experience in managing a small team would advantageous.

Fidelity International UK

Fidelity International UK is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance).

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Cannon Street Office.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance