Role: Portfolio Monitoring Specialist in eFront (12m Contract)

Location: London (hybrid/flexible)
Contract Term: 12 months
Day Rate: £600-£750

Overview
A leading private equity firm is embarking on a major initiative to strengthen its portfolio monitoring framework within eFront, with a particular emphasis on semi-liquid products within its Secondaries business. To support this project, the firm is seeking a Portfolio Monitoring Subject Matter Expert who combines strong product knowledge with hands-on experience of eFront.
The specialist will play a central role in shaping the design, implementation, and ongoing use of eFront's portfolio monitoring suite, while also redefining operational processes to meet the demands of a fast-growing private markets business.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development of the firm's monitoring framework for Secondaries in eFront, ensuring it is fit for purpose for semi-liquid strategies
• Guide the roll-out of eFront as the chosen portfolio monitoring platform, ensuring it integrates effectively with existing systems and workflows
• Redesign processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and data quality
• Translate business needs into clear valuation, accounting, and reporting requirements
• Act as a bridge across Finance, Operations, Technology, and Investment teams, ensuring data accuracy and process consistency
• Establish governance models, policies, and controls to underpin sustainable monitoring practices
• Contribute to testing, validation, and readiness activities to ensure smooth implementation
• Share expertise with internal teams, providing coaching and support to strengthen overall monitoring capability

What You'll Bring

• Deep technical expertise in portfolio monitoring and fund accounting across private markets
• Strong background in Secondaries and semi-liquid valuations
• Proven track record of setting up or leading portfolio monitoring functions
• Solid knowledge of fund operations, investor reporting, and performance measurement
• Hands-on implementation experience with eFront (or similar portfolio monitoring systems)
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders with credibility and influence
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail
• Experience working in project environments and collaborating across multiple functions

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