Fund Administration Manager

Sanderson; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Personal and career development opportunities

Access to Perks at Work

Cycle to Work Scheme

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Group Life Assurance and Income Protection

Job summary

Sanderson is seeking a highly skilled Fund Administration Manager to lead a specialist fund administration service for key client accounts in the West of England. This role is pivotal for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial data while maintaining strong client relationships.

Key responsibilities include overseeing fund administration activities, driving improvements to processes, and supporting a small team of professionals. Applicants must have extensive experience in investment administration and fund accounting, along with leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in investment administration, fund accounting, valuation, and unit pricing.
• In-depth knowledge of life & pensions regulations and accounting standards.
• Experience leading and managing fund administration teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fund administration activities for assigned client(s).
• Ensure robust processes and controls are in place to meet regulatory and client requirements.
• Oversee fund accounting, including valuation and NAV accuracy.

Skills

Investment administration

Fund accounting

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Leadership

MS Office proficiency

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA)

Investment Operations Certificate (IOC)

Job description

Summary of the role

We’re looking for a highly skilled Fund Administration Manager, to lead a specialist fund administration service for key client accounts. This is a niche, newly created role within our Specialist Finance Services function, responsible for overseeing complex and high-risk fund administration activities.

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial data and fund operations, while maintaining strong client relationships and driving continuous improvement, across processes and systems.

Benefits

• 33 days including Bank Holidays
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Personal and career development opportunities to progress your aspirations within the company as well as through our global parent company (Tata Consultancy Services)
• Access to Perks at Work (an online discounted shopping platform) saving you money on a wide range of goods and services, including your weekly food shop, holidays and electrical goods
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest free Season Ticket loans
• A companywide Wellbeing programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits/resources to support your mental/physical and financial wellbeing
• A comprehensive set of Moments that Matter policies, such as Carer’s Leave, Foster Leave and Retirement Leave
• A contributory company pension scheme where we match your contributions up to 6%, Group Life Assurance ('Death in Service') & Group Income Protection
• Apply to find out about our other benefits

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and manage fund administration activities for assigned client(s)
• Ensure robust processes and controls are in place to meet regulatory and client requirements
• Oversee fund accounting, including valuation, unit pricing, and NAV accuracy
• Manage relationships with investment managers and external service providers
• Maintain high standards of client service and risk mitigation
• Drive improvements to investment administration processes and operating models
• Monitor industry developments and implement necessary changes
• Ensure data integrity within financial systems and general ledger
• Lead, develop and support a small team of specialist fund administration professionals
• Perform authorised signatory responsibilities where required

What we’re looking for

• Extensive experience in investment administration, fund accounting, valuation and unit pricing
• In-depth knowledge of life & pensions regulations, taxation, and accounting standards
• Understanding of investment instruments, market protocols, and third-party operating models
• Experience leading and managing fund administration teams.
• Experience managing client relationships and external stakeholders
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret financial data and produce MI
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools
• Proven leadership and people management capability
• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA) or equivalent relevant experience
• Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) or similar (desirable)