Investment Operations Manager

Job Title: Investment Operations Manager

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Location: London, St Pauls

Department: Investment Operations

Summary of our opportunity

The role is in the team that is responsible for overseeing the operations and fund finance function of ICG’s Strategic Equity Funds. The role is a co-ordinator across the business working closely with the investment team and wider ICG support teams.

The role will have responsibility for reviewing performance management, investor reporting and fund forecasting. The team is key to the operational performance of the funds, managing liquidity and the day-to-day operations of the funds.

Strategic Equity Business Summary:

ICG Strategic Equity (“ICGSE”) is a specialist private equity investment manager overseeing $21bn of commitments across its commingled funds and separately managed accounts, delivering top quartile performance. 

Founded in 2014, ICGSE has completed 43 transactions across various geographies and sectors and is the largest GP-led secondaries investor globally, specialising in Single Asset Continuation Vehicle investments of scale, typically over $500m.

The team has now fully deployed its Fund IV ($5.1bn) and held a final close on Fund V in February 2025 with total commitments of $11.0bn which is currently being deployed. First close of Fund VI is expected in Q1 2027 which will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to assist in the fundraising.

Primary responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):

The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

PM and Deal Team Support

• Co-ordination across the business
• In-detail review of models across all funds
• Fund forecasting for strategic decisions

Risk and performance management

• Modelling, monitoring and optimisation of bridge facility usage and commercial terms
• ICG carry calculations and forecasting
• Dry powder / capacity analysis

Investor reporting and relations

• Review and preparation of quarterly performance reports, customised LP reports, investor day and LPAC decks
• Fundraising support
• Responding to external investor queries and internal CSG teams
• ODD materials

Key Requirements/ Qualifications

You will have demonstrable experience of: 

Essential

• Qualified chartered accountant or equivalent
• Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills. Skills in Word also required.
• Experience working with forecast models
• Report writing skills
• Experience within Financial Services, ideally within a private equity or investment management firm
• Understanding of closed ended fund performance metrics (IRR, money multiples etc) and carried interest

Desirable

• Significant fund accounting and/or administration background
• International funds experience
• Knowledge of IFRS / US GAAP

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with confidence prioritising to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to explain/discuss complex topics with non-specialists
• Self-starter with ability to take ownership of responsibilities assigned
• Ability to take a leadership role when co-ordinating colleagues within other business areas
• Commercial acumen
• Efficient operational focus including automation and scalable data management
• Strong written skills; must be fluent in English
• Conscientious with excellent attention to detail
• A positive attitude and good teamwork skills

Our Global Benefits Framework is centred around these 3 key attributes:

• Wellbeing - Supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing as well as your lifestyle needs.
• Inclusivity – Fit for purpose and competitive, no matter who or where you are.
• Longevity – Long Term and sustainable in design.

Inclusion is one of ICG’s key values and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for everyone. By welcoming different perspectives, we strengthen ICG’s performance, enrich decision-making and contribute to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and the markets we serve. Accordingly, our recruitment processes provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

We are equally committed to delivering an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require information in an alternative format, additional time for assessments, an adjusted interview schedule, or any other support during the recruitment process, please let us know.