Finance Earth

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Finance Earth
Oct 09, 2025
Full time
The Role The Fund Administrator will be the operational backbone of the investment platform-ensuring seamless fund operations, investor reporting, compliance, and financial administration. You'll work closely with the investment team, external fund administrators, accountants, custodians, and legal counsel to maintain the integrity and efficiency of our fund structure. Reporting to the co-heads of the Fund, the Fund Administrator will also support investor communications, including managing and coordinating responses to investor requests from the Fund Team. Based in our London headquarters, this position is ideal for candidates who want to combine their prior professional investment expertise with creativity, innovation and impact. The Fund Administrator will join the Fund team as it is about to reach first close and begin to deploy capital. In addition to being responsible for the day-to-day operational and financial administration, the Fund Administrator will also be involved in supporting the fundraising efforts (in particular, investor due diligence processes) to assist the Fund in reaching its final close target of £120 million. Key Responsibilities Fund Operations & Accounting Oversee and review fund accounting, NAV calculations, capital accounts, and financial statements prepared by external fund administrators Coordinate and verify capital calls and distributions to Limited Partners Monitor cash flows, banking activity, and reconciliation of fund accounts Maintain accurate records of investor commitments, contributions, and ownership interests Reporting & Compliance Support the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports and investor statements, including performance metrics Ensure timely delivery of reports to Limited Partners Assist with regulatory filings (FCA), compliance checklists, and audit processes Governance & Fund Lifecycle Support Maintain fund documentation, data rooms and governance registers (including LPAs, side letters, resolutions) Support fund closings and onboarding of investors Liaise with legal counsel and compliance officers on documentation and fund governance matters Stakeholder Liaison Support fundraising activities by contributing to investor Q&A, and managing due diligence processes Act as a key point of contact for Limited Partners Act as a key point of contact for external service providers (administrator, depository, auditor, tax advisor) Collaborate with the Fund Team to provide operational insights and support Skills and experience Required 3+ years of relevant experience in fund administration or operations, ideally in private markets Strong understanding of fund accounting, reporting, and operational processes Familiarity with limited partnership structures and private capital fund operations Self-motivated, ability to work to and meet tight deadlines and to plan and organise work unsupervised Commitment to high quality standards with a detail-oriented approach Ability to operate consistently within business guidelines and ethics in multicultural environments Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats, appropriate to the specific audience Computer literacy and excellent written/oral communication skills in English Strong Excel skills and proficiency with other Microsoft Office products High standard of integrity and commitment to confidentiality Demonstrable interest in nature and the environment Desired Experience working in funds in the Natural Capital sector or an adjacent Infrastructure sector such as Renewables Strong understanding of and familiarity working with legal documents including contracts, investor agreements Experience of working within the environmental or social impact investment sectors Experience working with or volunteering with environmentally focussed charities, social enterprises or other relevant experience working in the natural environment sector The Rewards Our people are our business; we work hard to ensure that they have fulfilling careers and a good work-life balance. We encourage training to make sure our people are equipped to do their jobs to the best of their abilities and offer flexible working and generous holidays so that staff can both meet client expectations and personal goals. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Finance Earth can provide a superior experience for building and maintaining a professional career in finance - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow whilst delivering work that is highly impactful and beneficial for our planet. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. Opportunity to earn up to £61,000 per annum Base salary up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience Up to 20% of salary, discretionary annual bonus, and discretionary Christmas bonus of up to £1,000 Opportunity to become a shareholder after 12 months with a potential dividend allowance 25 days holiday + English bank holidays + 2-3 days free at Christmas + up to 5 days length-of-service award Potential for hybrid and flexible working Generous training budgets with learning and continuous development as a critical element of the way we work Private medical insurance, Group life insurance and 3% pension contribution Monthly team socials How to Apply If you think that you are the right person for this important role in our business, please apply by clicking Apply on website button , which will take you through the Applied application process. Please submit your application by Wednesday, 29th October . However, we reserve the right to close the application window early if we receive a high number of applications. Finance Earth is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the disciplines in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.
Finance Earth
Sep 19, 2022
Full time
About Finance Earth Finance Earth is a mission-driven investment advisor and fund manager, working in partnership with world-leading environmental organisations, such as RSPB, WWF and the National Trust, to protect and restore nature utilising market-based mechanisms, implementing bespoke financial tools and creating high-impact investments. We are a pioneering employee-owned social enterprise and are now the UK's leading environmental impact investment advisor and fund manager, with a rapidly growing international mandate, providing strategic consultancy and corporate finance advice to many of the most impactful environmental organisations in the UK and across the globe. We manage or co-manage £450m of investment funds with ambitions to have over £1 billion under management in the next 5 years. We work across a wide variety of the conservation, natural and built asset sectors on projects specifically structured to deliver significant impact for the environment and local communities whilst delivering fair returns for investors. Our team of experienced professionals all excel in their given fields and innovate to meet changing trends in government policy, sources of finance and market opportunities. Examples of our work can be found on our website: Finance.Earth The Role Finance Earth are looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to help support the management team and our growing environmental impact investment advisory and transaction business. Finance Earth is looking for someone who can provide 40 hours work per week, based in our London (Vauxhall) office. We are also investors in our people, offering the opportunity for both technical and soft skills development, and unique experiences to grow both professionally and personally. Key Responsibilities Supporting the senior management team, which currently includes three Managing Directors and three Directors Gatekeeper and first point of contact for the senior management team Diary management and scheduling of meetings and appointments Coordinating and scheduling of Board meetings Minute taking at Board meetings and other Dir/MD led meetings as needed Handling confidential matters with discretion Occasional assistance with preparing correspondence, materials, and presentations as required Phone management, taking clear and detailed messages Facilitating travel arrangements including flights, trains, hotels, restaurants and taxis Coordination of Directors' expenses Supporting the wider Finance Earth team in organising meetings and coordinating events Providing support to external visitors Overseeing the incoming and outgoing post and courier deliveries Skills and experience You will have three or more years' experience working as a Personal Assistant (or similar role) within a dynamic business environment, handling multiple tasks and deadlines. Personal attributes, competencies and essential experience that we are looking for include: Enthusiastic, self-starter and strong team player Excellent attention to detail Excellent organisation and people management skills Strong command of the English language Ability to prioritise and multitask efficiently Strong communication skills Discretion and tact Experience of diary management and expense management Excellent communication and relationship building capabilities Experience in providing support to clients and stakeholders Strong IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Additional desirable skills and experience (one or more of): Event management (e.g. strategy days, team away days) Office management (e.g. service provider coordination, stationery and supplies management) Marketing support (e.g. social media management, website content creation) Finance support (e.g. expense management, invoice processing) The Rewards Our people are our business; we work hard to ensure that they have fulfilling careers and a good work-life balance. We encourage training to make sure our staff are equipped to do their jobs to the best of their abilities and offer flexible working and generous holidays so that staff can both meet client expectations and personal goals. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Finance Earth can provide a superior experience for building and maintaining a professional career in finance - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow whilst delivering work that is highly impactful and beneficial for our planet. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. Opportunity to earn £30,000 - £40,000 (dependent upon experience) Base salary of between £27,500 and £35,000 per annum depending on experience Up to 10% of salary discretionary bonus, and Christmas bonus of up to £1, days holiday plus 2-3 days free at Christmas (plus English bank holidays) Generous training budgets with learning and continuous development as a critical element of the way we work; we will support you with individual development. How to Apply If you think that you are the right person for this important role in our business, please apply by sending: •A comprehensive CV •A cover letter that includes as a minimum a summary of the relevant experience you will be bringing to this role Applications that do not include a cover letter will be immediately discounted. Finance Earth is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the disciplines in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.