Seamount Advisors Limited

Consultancy firm specialising in Chief Operations Officer (COO)/ Chief Financial Officer (CFO) services for Hedge, Private Equity, Real Estate and Private Credit Funds or Alternative Asset Management Firms. • Take ownership of any non-investment related activities on behalf of the owner, CEO or CIO. • Managed comprehensive infrastructure support, including regulatory applications, vendor selection, and implementation. • Negotiated a 30% reduction in fees with a key service provider. • Provided expertise with new fund launches, strategic planning, execution, and guidance with DDQs and valuation policies. • Ensured a 50% improvement in investor and management reporting. • Executed cost-effective and scalable business solutions, optimising non-investment teams, reducing fixed costs by 20%, and enhancing controls. • Executed strategic goals and delivered operational excellence, while maintaining supervisory oversight on both controls and output. • Substantial regulatory and compliance experience. • Successful execution and implementation of change management and project management engagements. • Managed the successful completion of year-end financial statements, with external auditors. Including financial reporting preparation, review, and distribution. I am passionate about helping firms achieve their goals. I take a tailored approach to each client engagement; I want to understand my client's specific needs and develop a customised solution that meets their goals. I'm a qualified accountant with 25+ years global experience in financial services and the alternative investment industry, specifically within hedge funds, reinsurance, fund administration and investment banking. I have a calm and measured demeanour. I'm highly adaptable with a hands-on approach. I'm a trusted advisor to my business partners and provide a solution led approach to complex problem solving. If I can be of assistance, reach out on LinkedIn or e-mail: Martin.Murphy@seamountadvisors.com