Assistant Manager, Fund Administration

Saltgate; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Fund Administration seeks a dedicated individual to lead a team in delivering exceptional client services within the Private Equity and Real Estate sectors. The role involves managing client relationships, overseeing administration tasks, and ensuring quality service delivery. Candidates should have substantial experience in Company Secretarial services and a proven track record in team leadership. Join a supportive and people-first organization that values diversity and professional development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Company Secretarial services.
• Supervisory or line management experience.
• Ability to manage complex information and deliver client solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team providing Company Secretarial services to clients.
• Plan and allocate workloads, supervise progress, and review deliverables.
• Liaise with key client contacts and manage performance reviews.

Skills

Client relationship management

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Collaboration

Education

CGI qualified or equivalent

Job description

Why Saltgate?

Colleague or client, we invest in the best. As an independent and exclusive employer, we’re a people-first business that truly prioritises our people above short-term profits.

We launched in 2007 to focus on investing in long-term relationships so we can deliver the best service to our blue-chip clients. At Saltgate, you’ll get unique exposure to our clients, valuable experience, and continued opportunities for learning and development.

Saltgate has grown to three offices, over 200 colleagues, and more than US$100bn of assets under management, but we’ve kept the intimate, supportive spirit that makes us stand out.

Your role

Our Fund Administration teams at Saltgate provide administration services as part of Client Services.

You will take ownership of the client relationships and will lead a team of administrators responsible for the day-to-day administration client service delivery for a portfolio of client structures.

Your focus

• Leading a team providing Company Secretarial and associated services to a portfolio of clients operating in the Private Equity and Real Estate industry in the UK.
• Planning and allocation of workloads, supervision of progress, and reviews of administration deliverables.
• Undertake quality review of administration outputs for issue to investors / third parties, or for subsequent review by the client.
• Liaise professionally with key client contacts, lawyers, auditors, and other Business Partners.
• Identify problems affecting statutory records, communicating same to management, and assisting in their resolution.
• Analyse and present management information for key activities.
• Manage employees' performance reviews and develop them professionally.

Your experience

• CGI qualified or equivalent with 4+ years of experience providing Company Secretarial and related services to UK SPVs (companies and partnerships) in Private Equity and Real Estate environments.
• Supervisory or line management experience.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships focused on delivering client solutions.
• Manage complexity and effectively solve problems amid high volumes of complex or contradictory information.
• Delegate effectively with clear expectations.
• Strong collaborator, working with others to achieve shared objectives.

All individuals are responsible for assisting in the overall information security and data protection environment, including mandatory training and policy compliance. Questions or issues should be escalated promptly to designated individuals or discussed with the line manager.

Our pledge

As a people-first organisation, we aim to attract and develop the best talent to deliver exceptional client services.

We embrace diversity and foster a culture of openness, reflected in our core values – engagement, partnership, integrity, and commitment. Whether you’re a client or a colleague, Saltgate partners with you to help you achieve your best.

Saltgate is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or pregnancy.

Delivery of Company Secretarial, Registered Office, and related administration services to a portfolio of UK SPVs in the Real Estate and Private Equity industries.