Rothschild & Co
Rothschild & Co est un groupe international de services financiers de premier plan, contrôlé par la famille depuis sept générations et au centre des marchés financiers depuis plus de 200 ans.
Notre expertise, notre savoir-faire et notre réseau mondial nous permettent de proposer une vision unique qui bénéficie à l’activité et la richesse de nos clients et de nos parties prenantes, en respectant notre planète.
Nos équipes de 4 200 spécialistes du conseil financier présents sur le terrain dans plus de 40 pays, apportent une vision internationale unique à travers quatre activités de premier plan – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management et Five Arrows.
En notre qualité de groupe familial fondé sur les relations humaines, nous attachons une importance particulière au recrutement et au développement de carrière de nos collaborateurs afin qu'ils puissent s'épanouir dans leur parcours professionnel.
Five Arrows is the alternative assets arm of Rothschild & Co, managing more than €30 billion in a series of funds dedicated to corporate and secondary private equity, multi-managers funds and co-investments, as well as senior and junior private debt. The Five Arrows team comprises over 300 professionals based in Europe and North America. This position is in the Direct Lending (DL) team, a business that provides private debt financing solutions to middle-market companies in Europe and North America.
The DL team comprises more than 20 investment professionals based in Paris, London, and New York, managing over €4 billion of capital.
Junior Fund Controller
This position is a broad fund operations and financial reporting role within the Direct Lending (DL) platform, supporting investor reporting, fund accounting oversight, cash management, transactions, audits, and service provider coordination.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Assistant CFO based in Luxembourg and will work with the CFO of DL based in London. There will also be interaction directly with the investment teams across Paris and London.
Responsibilities
• Support the oversight of fund administrators, auditors and other service providers in connection with fund accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of quarterly and annual investor reporting and financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor, coordinate, and oversee capital call and distribution processes.
• Support the execution of investment transactions in coordination with the investment teams in Paris and London.
• Collaborate with Investment, Compliance, Legal, Middle Office and other internal teams to improve the quality, accuracy and consistency of fund and investor reporting.
• Work closely with Investor Relations to provide timely and professional responses to ad hoc investor queries and information requests.
• Monitor cash movements and prepare related management reporting and analysis.
• Act as a key point of contact for fund administrators, auditors, tax advisors, and other service providers.
• Assist in the coordination of audit engagements and support tax reporting and compliance processes.
• Provide general fund administration and operational support.
Experience, Skills and Competencies Required
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least six months of relevant experience in Private Debt/Direct Lending.
• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA, etc.).
Technical Skills
• Understanding of Luxembourg private debt fund structures and operations.
• Exposure to fund accounting, investor reporting, and cash management.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of eFront or iLEVEL would be advantageous. • Interest or experience in AI, automation, data analysis or programming would be an advantage.
Behavioural Competencies
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, hands-on and self-motivated.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- At least six months of relevant experience in Private Debt or Direct Lending
- Part-qualified accountant, such as ACCA, ACA, or CPA
- Understanding of Luxembourg private debt fund structures and operations
- Exposure to fund accounting, investor reporting, and cash management
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Knowledge of eFront or iLEVEL
- Interest or experience in AI, automation, data analysis, or programming
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French
Rothschild & Co Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across core markets, and employer-provided salary bands in U.S. postings reinforce transparency on base ranges. Europe and core advisory teams are often characterized as strong on compensation relative to their market positioning.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off in the U.S. is described as starting around four weeks and increasing with seniority, alongside paid holidays and sick time. This points to a broad time-off framework in key offices.
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Retirement Support — A U.S. 401(k) with immediate vesting and a tiered employer match is cited, complementing discretionary bonuses. These features indicate meaningful retirement-focused support within the package.
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What We Do
Rothschild & Co is one of the world's largest independent financial advisory groups. We offer a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients’ business and wealth. With a team of 3,800 talented financial services specialists on the ground in more than 40 countries across the world, we provide independent advice on M&A, strategy and financing, as well as investment and wealth management solutions to large institutions, families, individuals and governments. As a family-controlled business that has been at the centre of the world’s financial markets for over 200 years, we can rely on an unrivalled network of specialists and are known for our track record of outstanding execution in financial services. For more information on our group, visit www.rothschildandco.com
