Private Market Operations

Recruitment for Alternative Investment Operations

Private markets continue to attract record levels of investment, creating increasing demand for operational professionals who can support more sophisticated fund structures, growing investor expectations and expanding global platforms.

Meraki Talent partners with leading Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure, Real Estate and Alternative Asset Managers across the UK and internationally. From established global investment firms to rapidly growing boutique managers, we help clients secure exceptional operational talent that enables investment teams to perform at their best.

Our expertise spans the full private markets operating model, from Fund Operations and Investor Services through to Investment Support, Data, Change, Governance and Operational Leadership. Combining Executive Search with high-value contingent recruitment, we deliver specialist hiring solutions tailored to the unique demands of the alternative investment market.

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Bespoke Private Market Operations

Operations has evolved from a traditional support function into a strategic driver of business performance. Today's teams are responsible for delivering operational efficiency, supporting regulatory compliance, improving investor experience and enabling firms to scale into new products, jurisdictions and markets.

As investment firms continue to launch new funds and expand internationally, competition for experienced operations professionals has intensified. The strongest candidates are rarely actively seeking new opportunities, making specialist market knowledge and established industry networks essential.

Our London Financial Services team understands the complexity of alternative investments and the operational challenges facing Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure and Real Assets businesses. We combine deep sector expertise with an extensive international network of passive candidates, providing clients with access to exceptional professionals who create long-term value.

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Options available

Executive Search

Retained search for leadership appointments across operations, fund services and operational strategy.

Adaptive Search

A flexible recruitment solution for high-value contingency business-critical hires where speed, quality and market reach are equally important.

International Search

Access to specialist operations professionals across London, Luxembourg, Dublin, Jersey, Guernsey and other leading international financial centres.

Areas we recruit include

Investor Services & Client Operations

  • Investor Services
  • Investor Relations Operations
  • Client Services
  • Client Reporting
  • Investor Onboarding
  • AML & KYC
  • Distribution Support

Investment Operations

  • Trade Support
  • Investment Support
  • Portfolio Administration
  • Investment Data
  • Performance Measurement
  • Cash Management
  • Corporate Actions
  • Reconciliations

Fund Infrastructure & Governance

  • Fund Accounting
  • Fund Oversight
  • Fund Governance
  • Investment Control
  • Operational Risk
  • Vendor Management
  • Business Change

Fund Operations

  • Fund Operations Analysts
  • Senior Fund Operations Professionals
  • Operations Managers
  • Fund Operations Directors

Why Meraki

Recruiting within Private Market Operations requires a deep understanding of how investment businesses function and the specialist skills needed to support increasingly complex operating models.

Clients choose Meraki Talent because we offer:

  • Dedicated alternative investment specialists
  • Executive Search and high-value contingency solutions
  • Extensive passive candidate networks
  • International reach across key financial centres
  • Honest market intelligence
  • Long-term strategic partnerships
  • Proven delivery across alternative investment operations
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Supporting Operational Excellence

As private markets continue to grow, operational capability has become a key differentiator for investment firms. Building high-performing operations teams is essential to supporting investment performance, regulatory compliance and exceptional investor service.

Meraki Talent combines specialist market expertise, international reach and an extensive network of operational professionals to help clients secure the talent that strengthens infrastructure, supports growth and delivers long-term competitive advantage.

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Meet the Team

Nathan

Nathan Macfie

Director - Asset & Wealth Management

nathan.macfie@merakitalent.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-macfie-a5288538/

With more than 15 years of recruitment experience, Nathan has built his career within Financial Services, developing particular expertise across Asset Management, Buyside, Wealth Management, Investment Management and Asset Servicing. He joined Meraki at its inception in 2015 and has been instrumental in the development of the business ever since.

In 2018, Nathan relocated from Scotland to establish Meraki's London office, building the firm's presence in one of the world's most important Financial Services markets. Since then, he has helped develop an extensive client network across London and the wider UK, partnering with Asset Managers, Wealth Managers, Fund Services businesses and other organisations operating throughout the investment ecosystem.

Today, Nathan leads Meraki's Asset & Wealth Management offering, providing clients with access to specialist recruitment expertise across the entire investment lifecycle. The practice delivers multi-disciplinary coverage spanning Buyside, Banking, Investor Relations, Multi-Asset Brokerage, Marketing & Distribution, Investment Operations and both Public and Private Markets.

Nathan has developed particularly strong expertise within the operational and infrastructure functions that underpin Asset Management. His network spans Investment and Fund Operations, Fund Services, Client and Relationship Management and the increasingly important Private Markets ecosystem. He works with organisations ranging from traditional Asset and Wealth Managers to Fund Services providers, ACDs, Custodians, technology businesses and consultancies.

Nathan's approach is highly consultative. Rather than viewing recruitment as an individual transaction, he works to understand a client's business, operating model, culture and longer-term objectives. This allows him and his team to support everything from individual specialist appointments and senior leadership searches to the development and structure of entire teams.

As a Director, Nathan's responsibilities extend beyond his own market. He plays an active role in the leadership and continued expansion of Meraki's London business, helping to identify new markets, develop client relationships and attract and mentor specialist recruiters as the team grows. His recent expansion of the London Financial Services team has included investment in Asset Management Finance, Change & Transformation, Risk & Compliance and other specialist disciplines.Outside of work, Nathan is a committed marathon runner, having completed marathons in six major cities, as well as a devoted Arsenal supporter. When he's not running or watching football, he enjoys spending time walking his dog.

Andrew McKay

Andrew MacKay

Business Manager

Andrew.MacKay@merakitalent.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-mackay-meraki/

After graduating from the University of Southampton with a BSc in Psychology, Andrew began his recruitment career with a global recruitment firm, initially specialising in Finance appointments across the South Coast. Following a period spent travelling and working in Australia, he returned to recruitment and continued to develop his finance expertise, supporting businesses across South West London with their permanent hiring requirements.

In 2015, Andrew moved into specialist Buy-Side recruitment when he joined the Asset Management & Private Equity team at Michael Page. This marked the beginning of more than a decade working closely with organisations across the investment management landscape and enabled him to develop an extensive network of finance professionals and senior leaders within the sector.

Andrew joined Meraki Talent’s London office in April 2026 with a mandate to develop and grow the firm’s Buy-Side Finance offering. He works closely with Institutional Asset Managers, Private Equity houses and alternative investment firms, providing a highly consultative approach to both individual appointments and broader team-building requirements.

His specialist coverage encompasses finance appointments across Financial Control, Fund Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Management Reporting and Regulatory Reporting, with mandates ranging from qualified and specialist appointments through to senior finance leadership.

Andrew’s approach is built around developing long-term relationships and gaining a detailed understanding of each client’s business, investment strategy, structure and culture. This allows him to look beyond the immediate job description and identify individuals with the technical expertise, commercial understanding and cultural fit required to make a lasting impact.

With extensive experience of the Buy-Side market, Andrew also provides clients and candidates with insight into compensation, talent availability, competitor activity and evolving hiring trends across Asset Management, Private Equity and the wider alternatives market.

Outside of work, Andrew enjoys spending time with his young family and exploring the Cotswolds’ country paths, and pubs, with his dog, Crumble. A keen sailor from an early age, Andrew represented Great Britain internationally and won national championships during his university years. These days, he is looking forward to introducing his children to the sport and passing on his love of being on the water.

Lewis

Lewis Mount

Consultant - Private Markets

lewis.mount@merakitalent.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-mount/

Lewis is an experienced recruiter with over 8 years’ experience specialising in Asset Management and Private Markets. He brings deep market knowledge and an established network of high-calibre professionals across the sector, supporting leading asset managers and alternative investment firms across the global market. Based in Meraki Talent’s London office, Lewis focuses on delivering specialist talent solutions across a rapidly evolving Private Markets landscape.
Lewis specialises in the recruitment of investment and operations professionals across Private Markets, Public Markets and CLO strategies. His coverage spans Investment Operations, Fund Operations, Investment Analytics, Data & Technology and broader investment support functions, with a particular focus on identifying high-quality professionals for specialist and business-critical mandates.
With experience spanning agency recruitment, financial services and in-house talent acquisition, Lewis has developed a strong understanding of the technical and commercial requirements behind successful hires. He combines detailed market knowledge with an extensive candidate network, providing clients with access to both active and hard-to-reach talent across the market.
Lewis takes a long-term, consultative approach to alternative search and specialist recruitment, working closely with clients to understand their business, team structure and hiring objectives. His focus is on delivering high-calibre talent that meets both the immediate requirements of a role and the longer-term needs of the business.
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