HSBCJP00058461 - Senior Private Asset Specialist - HSBC

Private Asset Specialist

Rate: £325.00 a day PAYE

Duration: 31/12/2026

Location:

Edinburgh - Hybrid - 3 days on site

A leading Tier One Banking organisation is seeking an experienced Private Asset Specialist to provide technical accounting oversight across a diverse private assets portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accounting professional with strong investment accounting and fund administration expertise to play a key role in supporting complex fund structures, driving operational excellence, and influencing the ongoing development of the operating model.

You will provide technical accounting leadership across a broad range of private asset structures, including:

• ACS funds
• PAIFs
• Segregated mandates
• Insurance funds
• SPV structures

Working independently, you will investigate and interpret complex accounting requirements across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory expectations.

You will also contribute to operating model design, supporting the onboarding of new structures, embedding robust controls, and providing ongoing oversight within BAU operations.

• Technical Accounting
  • Provide subject matter expertise across investment accounting requirements and fund jurisdictions.
  • Interpret complex accounting standards and ensure robust implementation.
  • Support the integration of private asset structures into operational and technology frameworks.
  • Ensure accounting controls and governance standards are maintained.
• Client & Third-Party Management
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, auditors, and technology providers.
  • Act as a trusted point of contact for technical accounting matters.
  • Support internal and external stakeholder engagement.
• Operational Risk & Controls
  • Review and monitor operational risks across the function.
  • Maintain and update procedural documentation.
  • Support audit activity and ensure adherence to governance requirements.
  • Promote best practice and continuous improvement across the business.
• Market & Regulatory Awareness
  • Keep abreast of changes in accounting, tax, regulatory and market requirements.
  • Assess impacts of industry developments on current operating practices.
  • Recommend enhancements where appropriate.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong investment accounting and fund administration experience
• Experience working with private assets and complex fund structures
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements
  
  Experience working directly with external clients, auditors and third-party providers
• Ability to work independently and investigate complex accounting issues
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Good understanding of operational risk, controls and governance