Fund Operations Manager (m/f/d)

Your mission

About Bright Capital
Bright Capital is an award-winning European investor and financing partner for buy-and-build, leveraged buyouts, and growth, with alpha-generating Private Credit strategies in the lower middle-market across the DACH region, UK, Benelux and the Nordics.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a Fund Operations Manager (m/f/d)to join our Frankfurt office.

Your Responsibilities
As Fund Operations Manager, you will play a central role at the intersection of the Investment and Portfolio teams and Bright Capital’s Germany- and Luxembourg-domiciled funds.

• Fund Operations
  • Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including AIFM, fund administrators, loan agents, and depositaries
  • Manage and oversee external stakeholders, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables
  • Monitor fund cash flows, fee calculations, fund finance, and foreign currency transactions
• Transaction Support
  • Support the operational execution of investments, including capital calls, distributions, and investment closings (payments and deal execution)
  • Ensure compliance with investment strategies and investment criteria
• Investor Relations
  • Prepare investor reporting in collaboration with the accounting team
  • Support the quarterly NAV calculation and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Support fundraising activity and prepare investor DDQs
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and financial reporting requirements
  • Ensure high data quality and transparency for internal and external stakeholders
• Audit & Governance
  • Coordinate and support annual audits and financial statement processes
  • Liaise with auditors, AIFM, and other relevant parties
• Process Improvement & Projects
  • Drive continuous improvement of fund operations processes and systems
  • Contribute to fund structuring and operational projects

Your profile

• Several years of experience as a Fund Administrator, Fund Accountant, Accountant, or Controller (industry- and stage-agnostic) and at least 4 years of relevant adjacent professional experience (e.g. in accounting or controlling)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Fluency in English and German
• High level of ownership and responsibility
• Strong communication skills
• Interest in an entrepreneurial environment with room for impact

Why us?

• Central, high-impact role with direct reporting line to the responsible Partner
• Part of a dynamic and growing platform in the Private Credit market
• Close collaboration with both investment and portfolio teams
• Opportunity to actively shape and improve operational processes
• Attractive and competitive compensation package

About us

Bright Capital is a leading private debt investor in the European lower middle market. With a proven track record, we excel in generating superior returns for our investors. At Bright Capital, we leverage our extensive financing expertise to identify unique sponsored and non-sponsored investment opportunities. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our tailored approach to private debt investments, providing individual financing solutions including senior debt and flex equity alongside debt investments. We prioritize partnerships with companies that show significant value creation potential and help them unlock their full potential and drive growth. The cornerstone of our strategy – delivering superior returns – is our dedicated investment team, which analyses and develops investment opportunities with great dedication, attention to detail, and passion to unlock investment opportunities.