Role Overview & Purpose

As SVP of Private Assets Fund Accounting, you will lead a team delivering fund accounting services to a portfolio of private assets clients. This role brings together people leadership, client engagement, and operational oversight, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely, and consistent. You will help build strong client relationships while driving improvements in how services are delivered.

Responsibilities

Your Role
Lead, coach, and support a team VPs and accounting professionals
Oversee fund accounting delivery, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and client expectations are met
Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted point of contact
Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service quality
Share knowledge and support team development
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth service delivery
Contribute to process improvements and operational initiatives
Support business development activities, including client discussions and presentations

Qualifications

About You:
Experience in private assets, ideally with some exposure to private credit and a commitment to continuous learning




Experience leading teams in a fund accounting or financial services environment
Robust communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage priorities and deadlines in a structured way
A cooperative leadership style with a focus on developing others
12+ years experience in private assets fund accounting
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related business discipline
Professional accounting qualification (or working towards one) is advantageous
Experience managing and developing teams

Our Benefits Your wellbeing is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific advantages in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.

📌 Fund Services Senior Vice President Sydney
🏢 The Citco Group
📍 Sydney