Strategic Finance Leadership Elevates Performance
Partnering for Long-Term Impact In Fund Administration
Background
A market-leading European provider of fund administration and corporate services, approached Greenfield to support a strategic leadership hire within their real estate funds business. As a trusted recruitment partner, Greenfield had already delivered multiple successful hires across the client’s accounting, legal, and governance functions.
When a key leadership vacancy emerged within the Real Estate Fund Accounting team, the client turned to Greenfield for an exclusive, insight-led search.
Challenge
The role demanded a senior finance leader with the technical depth to manage complex fund reporting and the strategic capacity to drive operational excellence. In addition to overseeing a high-value client portfolio, the individual needed to support global standardisation efforts and mentor internal teams.
The challenge was compounded by Luxembourg’s narrow talent pool for senior real estate accounting professionals particularly those who combine regulatory fluency, real estate fund expertise, and leadership capability.
Solution
Greenfield executed a tightly focused, high-touch search, drawing on our established expertise in the Luxembourg funds market. The search process included:
- A full market mapping exercise to identify high-impact available and emerging talent
- Pre-agreed success criteria and a collaboratively defined longlist
- Targeted outreach and direct engagement with high-calibre individuals in the visible market
- Structured, consistent communication throughout, enabling focused and strategic decision making
Our role extended beyond candidate sourcing. We offered real-time insight, clarity, and alignment throughout the search process ensuring the search remained efficient, transparent, and outcome driven.
Outcome
Within two weeks, Greenfield delivered a shortlist of qualified, strategically aligned candidates. The successful hire now leads a major real estate fund portfolio, has introduced more efficient reporting workflows, and contributes to cross-border operational initiatives. Their leadership has already strengthened team development, elevated client outcomes, and driven performance improvements across the Luxembourg office.
Key Results
- Strategically curated shortlist delivered in under 2 weeks
- Improved reporting accuracy and operational efficiency
- Strengthened leadership capacity at local and global levels
- Enhanced internal mentorship and client relationship management
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