Melanie Pittas Email & Phone Number

Having previously led the Financial Services sector as Co-Head, I advise a range of clients across the alternatives space. While predominantly working with fund managers – both hedge and private equity – I also have significant experience with broker-dealers, sub-advisors and placement agents.My extensive experience also extends to working with early-stage managers, from launch to supporting them in a full-service, outsourced accounting capacity. As well as delivering audit and assurance services, including track record reporting and FCA CASS audits, I support my clients with RegData reporting, tax advisory and compliance, and set-up, financial management and transaction advice.I regularly speak on topical panels at sector specific events, where I have covered areas including Outsourcing and Service Provider Selection and Tax Structuring: LLP vs Limited, and I regularly contribute to sector publications. In 2017 I was a co-contributor to the publication ‘Successfully Launching A Hedge Fund In Europe’, and more recently I contributed to HFM’s special report ‘How to Start A Hedge Fund in Europe.’My contribution to the financial services sector has also been recognised with my ranking in the Top 10 Most Influential People in Service Provision for the Investment Space by 2&20 in three consecutive years. I am also a member of the ICAEW’s FS Faculty and a regular attendee of AIMA, HFM and 100 Women in Finance events. In 2022, I was recognised by Brummell as one of their Inspirational Women in the City.Beyond HaysMac, I am a Director of HaysMac’s international association, MSI Global Alliance. I also volunteer for the Rise initiative, which exists to support young people in hard-to-reach areas of the UK, with the overall aim of improving social mobility.

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