Associate / Associate Director, Operational Risk and Control (FTC - 6 Months)

Systemiq

Company Description: Systemiq is the system change company, working to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive and more inclusive economy. As a certified B Corp, we partner with business, finance, policymakers and civil society to transform five interconnected systems: energy, nature and food, materials and circularity, sustainable finance, and urban transformation. We bring together strategy, policy, market design and capital mobilisation to deliver tangible results in the real economy. Founded in 2016, Systemiq has grown to a global team of more than 300 people across Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kenya, the Netherlands, the UK and the US, united by a singular focus on sustainability. Role: Financial Controller Location: London Role Overview As Financial Controller you will be leading a global finance team and reporting to the Group Finance Director. You will be responsible for the month end and year-end financial and management reporting for our UK and overseas subsidiaries including Brazil, Netherlands, US, Germany, France and Kenya entities and working with our local partners, the associated global consolidated reporting. The role will continually develop as the organisation grows, for example into Asia. Key responsibilities * Ownership of global reporting. Delivering accurate, consolidated and timely monthly, quarterly and annual management and statutory reporting * Ownership of period-end accounting and consolidation accounts for management and statutory reporting. * Leading the annual group audit, being the key contact for our group auditors and managing a team to deliver the audit on time. * Accountable for mandatory filing of financial statements and tax returns (ie. CIT and VAT) for Systemiq’s global subsidiaries through collaboration with local accountants and BPOs. * Leading subsidiaries’ local audits (mandatory and ad-hoc) and responsible for all compliance matters across the group. This will involve navigating complex statutory accounting, tax laws and transfer pricing with the help of locally engaged accounting firms * Oversight of internal controls and banking approvals for all financial outgoings (eg. Accounts payable, statutory payments, exceptional transactions). * Manage the finance transactions team with support from the manager of accounts receivable and payable. * Working closely with the in-house legal counsel on exceptional matters related to governance, group structure, and risk management. * Team leadership of a small dispersed group of local financial professionals * Critically assess, adapt and update our existing systems, processes and procedures to suggest ways to improve efficiency. * Maintaining a strong financial control framework for the organisation globally. Skills and Experience Our ideal candidate will have a practise trained background with a desire to join a growing team and company to implement best practise and drive change. You will have worked in different contexts and will be keen to work in a young, entrepreneurial company where you can get involved in a variety of projects, shape the business, and make maximum impact. You are inspired by SYSTEMIQ’s mission and approach to system change. Essential Experience * Hold an active ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent certification, with at least 2-3 years PQE. This will not be your first role out of practice though * Proven track record of working across both UK GAAP and IFRS and International compliance environments * Experience in running Group statutory audits in the UK and local statutory audits in overseas subsidiaries * Experience in Group consolidation processes with cross border transactions Core Capabilities * Proven technical accounting expertise across both UK and international jurisdictions * Regulatory navigation across contrasting tax jurisdictions, filing requirements, and compliance regimes. * Excellent attention to detail with the ability to relay complex financial information to others * Proven track record in small-team environments, requiring a balance of strategic leadership and direct execution of daily accounting tasks * Good problem solving and analytical skills and can produce engaging, concise, and timely management information. * Intellectual curiosity and an interest to quickly dive into new topics. * Collaborative team player and can-do attitude. * Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team. * Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify opportunities and new initiatives and to turn them into reality. * Resilience under stress and resourcefulness to deliver. * Alignment with SYSTEMIQ's values (creativity, challenge, collaborate, change, care). Desirable Experience * Professional services background - working within a global advisory, consultancy, or partnership structure. * ERP systems migration involving the rollout or upgrade of global platforms * Transfer pricing policy developing and documenting cross-border cost-sharing agreements. * Emerging market expansion experience in setting up finance operations or new corporate entities We are keen to receive applications from all parts of the community. Please send your application via our website. You must have the Right to Work in the location for the position you are applying for – SYSTEMIQ usually cannot provide sponsorship. Diversity & Inclusion At Systemiq, we absolutely believe diverse perspectives are essential to driving system change. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to do their best work. Click here to view our Data Policy.

Alpha FMC

Associate / Senior Associate, London Integration & Carve-Out | Strategy & Deals | Alpha FMC About Alpha FMC Founded in London in 2003, Alpha FMC is a leading global consulting firm specializing in the financial services industry. Our 1,500+ consultants work across 19 offices worldwide, combining deep sector expertise with hands-on delivery to support more than 970 clients across asset management, wealth management, insurance, and broader financial services. We are expanding our Technology Due Diligence offering within the Strategy & Deals team and are seeking experienced professionals to lead high-profile buy-side and sell-side engagements. Our engagements deliver targeted assessments of technology risk, value creation potential, and operational resilience — enabling investors and corporate clients to make well-informed transaction decisions. Alpha FMC is PE-backed with material investment committed to growing our Strategy & Deals practice, and Integration & Separation is a strategic priority. The chosen hire will not simply deliver engagements, they will help define how we take this capability to market, shape our service offerings and delivery approach, and build the team around them. From day one, you will carry real client responsibilities and have a direct hand in determining the success of the practice. Level Guidance We are open at both the Associate and Senior Associate level, depending on candidate experience: * Associate (A): 1.5+ years of relevant experience. * Senior Associate (SA): 3+ years of relevant experience. Key Responsibilities The responsibilities below apply across both levels; Senior Associates are expected to take greater ownership of project delivery. Integration & Separation Engagements * Support pre-deal integration and separation planning engagements, working with Engagement Leads to develop a deal impact assessment with clear picture of Day 1 close requirements and operating model changes across business functions, operations and IT. * Work with clients and internal teams to design target operating models and integration or separation blueprints that reflect the transaction thesis and the realities of financial services operating environments. * Support development of integration or separation strategies, governance frameworks, and Day 1 readiness plans that set programs up for success from the outset. * Support Engagement Directors and Leads on Day 1 planning and mobilization, establishing the workstream structure, setting priorities, decision-making cadence, and early milestones required to support the client and drive the deal to a successful Close. * Build and maintain financial models for synergy opportunities, quantifying integration costs and benefit realization to support strategic decision making. * Support workshops with cross‑functional teams (Business, Operations and IT) to validate assumptions and ensure financial models reflect integration realities. * For carve-outs, evaluate standalone operating model impacts across IT and business functions and assess TSA requirements and exit planning considerations. * Evaluate how AI, data platforms, and emerging technologies can support post-deal value creation, incorporating these perspectives into integration or separation design. Client & Stakeholder Management * Ability to face off with senior client stakeholders, including Heads of Business Units, CFOs, COOs, and CTOs. * Support cross functional client workshops throughout the merger process, develop pre-workshop materials and stakeholder questioners. Own post-meeting action items and follow ups. * Develop clear and structured executive presentations with crisp narratives, using structured storylines and data driven insights. Team & Practice * Support business development efforts, including proposals, client pitches, and thought leadership. * Mentor and develop associates and interns; promote knowledge sharing across the team. Technology & Operations Due Diligence In addition to integration and separation work, Senior Associates may support targeted technology and operations due diligence engagements, including: * Supporting assessment of enterprise technology environments, architecture, and operational resilience in the context of a transaction thesis. * Identifying IT and operational risks, standalone cost implications, and integration considerations relevant to deal execution. * Contributing technical and operational findings to broader deal team workstreams. What We’re Looking For * Relevant experience in integration and separation planning or large transformational programs within financial services. * Experience in the Financial Services industry is essential, including a strong understanding of the sector’s value chain, key market participants, and emerging trends, along with specialization in at least one subsector such as Asset Management, Asset Servicing, Wealth Management, Banking, Insurance, and/or the associated Financial Services FinTech ecosystem. * Advanced Excel proficiency, including building cost / benefit financial models and developing financial bridges and synergy dashboards. * Strong track record of supporting large transformation programs and/or supporting IT / Operational or Business Functional workstreams independently. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to distil complex findings into actionable insights. * Proven experience working with senior clients and/or business owners. * Strong understanding of financial services operating models, technology landscapes, and regulatory considerations. * Familiarity with technology or operational due diligence is advantageous.   What We Offer * Competitive base salary with profit share scheme. * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. * Flexible benefits including private health insurance, life insurance, and income protection. * Comprehensive training and development programs, including support for professional qualifications such as the CFA and IMC.

Pemberton

Pemberton Asset Management is a leading European private credit manager. Built on more than a decade of experience and deep credit expertise, we provide innovative, cycle-tested private credit solutions for LPs and GPs. Pemberton’s extensive origination network of ten European offices, local market and sector expertise are core characteristics of Pemberton’s value proposition. A substantial investment team, a broad and independent credit function and rigorous credit analysis inform our investment approach. We are committed to advancing responsible investing in private credit and fostering long-term value through transparent partnerships. Pemberton manages USD $28.8bn in AuM and employs more than 200+ staff globally. (*As of 30th September 2025. Defined as capital committed since inception) Further information is available at www.pembertonam.com. Follow Pemberton on LinkedIn here. Role Relationships: Reporting to Managing Director, Head of Product Strategy & Development Key Stakeholders the role will interact with: * Portfolio Managers * Business Development * Investor Relations * All groups across Central Functions (Finance, Compliance, Legal etc) Role Responsibilities: The Associate is responsible for structuring and executing a wide range of structured finance offerings (both private and public) including asset-backed financings, direct lending CLOs, securitized funds and leveraged continuation funds —offering institutional clients efficient, regulatory-optimized access to Pemberton Investment Strategies. The role incorporates advanced cash flow modeling of underlying portfolios and strategies, in-depth analysis of fee and cost economics, preparation of marketing and governance materials, participation in new product processes, and regular interaction with rating agencies and institutional investors. CLO Structuring * Structure and model CLOs and asset-backed warehouse/term facilities, optimizing for tranche sizing, waterfalls, collateral rules, and credit risk * Model portfolio cash flows under various investment scenarios, integrating expected asset returns, loss/gain cases, prepayment assumptions, and stress analysis. * Drive deal execution with support from legal, compliance, and operations teams. * Lead data submissions and manage iterative feedback processes with rating agencies. Asset Financing * Model leveraged funds and the use of various financing facilities to optimise return * Evaluate sensitivities based on loan covenants * Analyse fee and cost economics for each structure, including layered fees (fund/asset management, structuring, servicing, administrative), and their projected impact on investor returns and deal cash flows * Draft and iterate term sheets detailing economic terms, waterfall provisions, fee structures, and reporting mechanics. * Drive deal execution with support from legal, compliance, and operations teams Credit Continuation Funds * Support analytics for Pemberton Continuation Funds including preparation of investor materials * Lead investor analytical workstreams Fund Securitisation and Rated Feeder Structuring * Structure and model CFs, rated feeders and other securitised fund structures using CLO/securitisation experience Investor Marketing & Communication * Prepare technical, data-driven marketing materials, including transaction overviews, fee and economics workups, illustrative cash flow outputs, pitch decks, and detailed investor Q&A. * Articulate investment structure, economic rationale, gross-to-net return expectations, and comparative benchmarking of costs and fees versus market alternatives. * Support sales/distribution with tailored materials for investor diligence and roadshows. New Product Committee & Internal Governance * Present new bespoke products (notes, wrappers, other vehicles) at New Product Committees - detailing full economic structure, scenario/fee modelling outputs, and compliance review. Buy-Side & Portfolio Advisory * Advise Pemberton portfolio teams and institutional clients on structure mechanics, cash flow drivers, expected net yields, and impact of cost frameworks on investor outcomes. * Prepare robust investment and risk memoranda—including net return drivers and downside/worst-case analytics—for internal committees and client reporting. Compliance and ESG Responsibilities: In performing regulated and unregulated activities for the firm the Associate, Product Strategy & Development, will follow the Individual Conduct rules: * Act with integrity. * Act with due care, skill and diligence. * Open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators. * Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly. * Observe proper standards of market conduct. * Ensure all Investment Development activity takes into consideration ESG factors to maximise corporate sustainability and support the firm’s diversity and inclusion objectives. Work Experience & Qualifications: As a Product Strategy & Development Associate, the skills and competencies you will need are: * 3+ years' experience in structured credit, CLO/ABS structuring, or capital solutions, or Investment Banking / M&A with a focus on cash flow and fee modelling. * Demonstrated proficiency in portfolio cash flow modelling (Excel, Intex, or similar) across multiple investment scenarios. * Strong analytical skills with experience modelling layered fee structures and quantifying their impact on net investor economics. * Proficient in preparing investor presentations and writing internal risk papers * Experience drafting term sheets, fee overviews, and technical marketing materials for institutional investors. * Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or related. * Focus on learning and developing knowledge regarding securitisation / structured finance / financing / rated transactions including different investment structures across a wide range of asset classes and investor requirements. * Learn and develop knowledge relating to key regulatory regimes for banking and insurance sector. * Ability to support seniors to successfully execute complex transactions across a wide variety of asset classes across multiple jurisdictions. Key Qualities: * Curious and commercially minded, with the ability to understand investor objectives and translate them into practical structuring solutions. * Demonstrates end-to-end thinking: capable of taking an idea from concept through financial modelling, preparing clear and compelling investor presentations, and supporting the transition into legal documentation. * Strong communication skills, able to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Highly organised with strong time management skills: able to work independently and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment. * Professional approach to handling confidential and sensitive information. * Collaborative and team-oriented, with a willingness to support colleagues during periods of high workload. Culture (Supporting, Growing, Thriving): At Pemberton, we foster a culture where people can support each other, grow together and thrive as a team. We are innovative and entrepreneurial, always seeking new ways to deliver value for our clients while maintaining a high-performing and client-focused mindset. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, underpinned by a respectful and supportive environment that encourages open dialogue and shared success. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our dedication to helping every individual develop their skills and achieve their potential, ensuring that both our people and our business continue to flourish. The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive; additional assignments may be required. Duties and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, at Pemberton’s sole discretion. Pemberton is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We value diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, termination, compensation, benefits, training, and development. Pemberton is also committed to making reasonable adjustments to accommodate the needs of disabled employees and applicants. All employees, managers, and those involved in recruitment or employment decisions are required to comply with this policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact People and Performance at careers@pembertonam.com Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain regulatory licenses/certification if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following non exhaustive list: * Attending client meetings where you are discussing products and/or and client questions; and * Marketing funds to clients. Note: Please speak with your Pemberton Recruiting contact with any questions. To submit your application please complete the application form via 'Apply for this Job' below. Fields marked with a red asterisk * must be completed to be considered for employment (although some can be answered "prefer not to say"). Failure to provide this information may compromise the follow-up of your application. When you have finished click 'Submit Application' at the bottom of the application form.