
Permira · Madrid
ABOUT PERMIRA Permira is a global investment firm that backs successful businesses with growth ambitions. Founded in 1985, the firm advises funds across two co...
Permira is a global investment firm that backs successful businesses with growth ambitions. Founded in 1985, the firm advises
funds across two core asset classes, private equity and credit, with total committed capital of approximately €89bn. The Permira
private equity funds make both buyout and growth equity investments in four key sectors: Technology, Consumer, Healthcare and
Services. The Permira credit funds support businesses with flexible financing solutions across Direct Lending, Strategic
Opportunities and CLO Management. Established in 2007, the firm advises investment funds and products which have provided
approximately €25 billion of debt capital to over 300 businesses.
Reporting to a Director of Fund Finance, the individual will have day to day involvement in the financial control / reporting /
cash management of several of Permira’s Private Equity Funds across Buyout and Growth, as well as an involvement in transaction
operational support.
We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, who can work as part of a close team, but also be a self-starter. The
successful candidate should be professional, demonstrate good communication and inter-personal skills, with a willingness to learn
and further develop their career within the finance function of a leading global Private Equity Firm.
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ABOUT PERMIRA Permira is a global investment firm that backs successful businesses with growth ambitions. Founded in 1985, the firm advises funds across two core asset classes, private equity and credit, with total committed capital of approximately €89bn. The Permira private equity funds make both buyout and growth equity investments in four key sectors: Technology, Consumer, Healthcare and Services. The Permira credit funds support businesses with flexible financing solutions across Direct Lending, Strategic Opportunities and CLO Management. Established in 2007, the firm advises investment funds and products which have provided approximately €25 billion of debt capital to over 300 businesses. ROLE OVERVIEW * As an Associate within the HR function, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering Permira’s global Reward and HR Analytics agenda. The role sits at the intersection of people data and compensation, combining analytical rigour with commercial insight. * A core priority will be supporting the migration to a new HR Information System (HRIS), improving data integrity, automation and system integration to strengthen how we track and manage people insights globally. You will also support the design, implementation and ongoing evolution of our reward frameworks whilst contributing to the development of robust people reporting and analytics capabilities to inform workforce planning, talent strategy, and business decision-making. * The role offers exposure across compensation, benefits, benchmarking, workforce reporting and analytics, with the opportunity to contribute to technology-enabled process improvement and the development of scalable, high-quality people data infrastructure. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. HRIS: Support the implementation and ongoing optimisation of the firm’s global HRIS, including system design, data migration, testing, documentation and governance. Maintain high standards of data integrity, contribute to global data definitions and controls. Identify opportunities to automate and improve efficiency through effective system utilisation and through thoughtful use of emerging AI enabled tools. 2. Reporting and Analytics: Design, build and enhance core HR dashboards and reporting frameworks, ensuring accuracy, consistency and usability. Produce regular people metrics and management reports, partnering with stakeholders to ensure alignment and data integration. Provide analytical support during key people processes – e.g. compensation reviews, talent reviews, benchmarking exercises, scenario modelling. Translate complex data into structured insights and clear recommendations. 3. Compensation & Benefits: Support the execution of key reward processes, including annual compensation reviews, new hire offer design, market benchmarking, and benefits renewals. Prepare and maintain core compensation data files, attend review meetings, and support with follow up activities like employee communication and payroll alignment. 4. Carried interest & Coinvest schemes: Develop a strong understanding of the firm’s current and historical carried interest and co-invest structures, supporting analysis and stakeholder engagement where required. 5. Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across HR, Finance, Fund Operations, Tax and Legal to deliver accurate and timely people-related outputs. Liaise with external advisors and consultants where appropriate. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * 2–3 years’ experience in HR (Compensations & Benfits), HR Analytics, Finance, or a related analytical role. * Proven experience in data and analytics * Strong analytical capability and numerical capability, with the ability to translate data into clear, practical outputs * Advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint capability; experience working with data sets and producing structured, high-quality analysis * Emerging AI literacy, with curiosity about how AI and automation can augment people analytics and reward processes; practical experience using generative AI tools is a plus. * High attention to detail and a disciplined approach to data accuracy and process integrity. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a range of stakeholders * Exposure to compensation, benefits, benchmarking or people analytics is advantageous. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS * Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the confidence to take ownership of defined workstreams. * Strong learning agility and a genuine interest in Reward, analytics and HR systems. * Commercially curious, motivated to understand how people data and reward strategy drive business performance. * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities. * Collaborative and team-focused, while able to work independently and manage deliverables effectively. * Resilient, adaptable and pragmatic, with a hands-on, can-do approach. To learn how we handle your personal data during the recruitment process, please review our Candidate Privacy Policy. This includes our Supplemental CCPA Notice of Collection where applicable.
About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $228.7 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here * As at 31 March 2026 The Man Varagon team is looking for a highly performing and motivated professional to lead a newly created role within Investment Operations supporting its fund financing strategies. Role & Responsibilities: * Provide direct operational support, oversight, and subject matter expertise to Man Varagon’s fund finance strategy, which includes the use of Middle Market CLOs, ABL, and other structured finance solutions * Oversee daily CLO and leverage facility compliance reporting * Manage key monthly and quarterly reporting deliverables such as, but not limited to, trustee reporting, payment date reporting, borrowing base reporting, etc. * Assist in development of Man Varagon’s operational data strategy while identifying and presenting tangible solutions for inefficient processes * Help oversee loan administrators, trustees, data capture in WSO and IVP, and operational controls. Be able to perform various reconciliations across multiple service providers * Play a key role in shaping and delivering on Operation’s strategic technology footprint * Run deal and vehicle level returns on a monthly/quarterly basis * Coordinate with Investor Relations, Accounting, Compliance, and other groups on DDQs, RFPs, and other ad hoc requests Qualifications: * 3-5 years of CLO or other operational structured finance experience is a priority * Strong Excel skills (Power BI, data visualization a plus) * Knowledge of IVP and WSO a plus * Comfortable working with large sets of data * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail * Strong project management skills * Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently in a fast-paced environment The anticipated based salary range for this position is listed below. Compensation packages would also include benefits and a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant. The Firm reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. US Pay Range $95,000—$105,000 USD Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity. You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance. 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Pantheon has been at the forefront of private markets investing for more than 40 years, earning a reputation for an innovative approach to investing in secondaries, co-investments, and primary fund investments, as well as capital formation across commingled funds, evergreen vehicles and customized solutions. Our specialist investment capabilities span multiple strategies across private equity, infrastructure and real assets, and private credit. Through our collaborative and committed culture, we find new ways to solve complex problems together and deliver innovative investment opportunities across private markets. Pantheon currently manages approximately $82.3 billion in AUM across all its strategies, serving more than 750 institutional and 638 private wealth clients worldwide For further details please visit www.pantheon.com Purpose of Position Pantheon Ventures (“Pantheon”), a $90B multi-strategy investment firm, is seeking a Associate, Fund Finance for its International Private Wealth strategy. The candidate will have meaningful participation across a wide range of job functions supporting the investment platform. The candidate should appreciate the entrepreneurial nature of the position and the opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing launching of new funds and products within a well-established, global investment firm. The candidate should be well-versed in Private Equity, Infrastructure and/or Multi-Stratgies fund management, accounting, valuation, risk management, semi-liquid private markets products in Europe, the role of third-party fund service providers and general finance and reporting oversight functions. The individual will join the Private Wealth Operations team based in London. The Associate, Fund Finance – Private Wealth, working with the Principal, Fund Finance - Private Wealth, will play a central role in the Private Wealth Fund Finance team. This will include key fund finance activities such as fund administrator accounting oversight, fund audit, reporting, valuation procedures, and other operational processes that may be required. Key Responsibilities * Partner with the Private Wealth Operations team to provide financial and operational support to ensure that business objectives are met. * Build, develop and maintain good working relationships between the teams and its internal/external clients and suppliers. * Provide financial and operational support for the set-up of new structures or funds including working with the structuring team, internal counsel, external advisors, and Private Wealth Operations team to ensure that operating frameworks are set up appropriately. * Fund accounting review for the International Private Wealth products, ensuring that financial deliverables are of high quality and financial statements are accurate and complete. * Review and approval of fund expenses - ensuring these are reasonable and understood. * Review and approval of management/performance fees, as required. * Review and approval of the funds' reporting and any regulatory reporting that may be required. * Oversight of third-party fund administration providers, transfer agency, and other service providers in conjunction with the Third-Party Administration Management team. * Assist with external audits for Private Wealth products, which will include liaising with the funds' external auditors and ensuring that audit queries are addressed and completed in line with deadlines. * Review and approve capital events such as calls, distributions and equalisations, as required. * Ensure applicable control and risk frameworks and policies are adhered to and that existing procedures are refined to reduce operational risk. * Complete other ad-hoc projects and tasks from time to time. * Support the Investor Relations team. * Provide transaction support for acquisitions and creation of new entities to ensure transaction closings are achieved as planned. * Attend the relevant investment team meetings to understand the current deal pipeline, future transactions, new funds and anticipating and coordinating any operational requirements. * Attend the relevant month-end or quarter-end valuation meetings to understand the valuation methodologies of the Private Wealth products. * Assist with any fund launches, sales, and extensions where necessary, related to the Private Wealth products. Knowledge and Experience Required * Recognised accounting qualification, with strong accounting skills. * Broad knowledge of Private Equity, Infrastructure and/or Multi-Strategies, semi-liquid products such as SICAV’s and the processes involved in servicing these funds. * Customer focused, with a passion for quality and efficiency. * A strong risk and control mindset. * Experience in designing, monitoring and understanding the internal controls frameworks in place at each stage of a fund/product life cycle. * The ability to lay out processes, controls and procedures in simple, clear formats including data flows, controls matrices, etc. * Ability to prioritise and manage own workload. * Experience in process change and improvement projects. * Excellent organisational and planning skills. * Proficient Excel skills. * Comfortable acting proactively and always with integrity. * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to develop meaningful partnerships with both internal and external teams. * Professional scepticism: an ability to ensure that things are not taken at face value and always asking "does this make sense?" * Problem solver: an ability to, and an interest in searching for solutions to problems and establishing the root causes of any issues that arise. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. You may be required to perform other job-related duties as reasonably requested by your manager. Pantheon is an Equal Opportunities employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't perfectly align we'd still encourage you to apply.