Fund Operations Project Associate (12 month FTC)

Ninety One; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ninety One in London is seeking an experienced Fund Operations Project Manager to support, plan and implement business change across global fund ranges. You will oversee transfer agent activities, coordinate data analysis, and drive improvements to client experience while ensuring regulatory alignment.

The role requires strong project management and business analysis skills, with proficiency in data tools and excellent communication to coordinate with internal teams and external service

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in industry and in project management or business analysis.
• Strong data analysis skills with experience in Excel, SQL and Python.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to present complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Identify, gather, analyse, and document business requirements and translate these into high level specifications
• Communicate project progress, issues, and risks effectively and timeously to the project manager and stakeholders
• Ensure project documentation is kept up to date and is appropriately stored
• Evaluate projects at completion, including reviewing issues and learnings with stakeholders
• Consider project impact on forms, the web and client communication
• Link business change projects to BAU activities and long-term strategic plans
• Co-ordinate and respond to testing requirements of systems/processes
• Ensure sufficient business training, communications, and business handovers to end users
• Conduct data analysis to investigate ongoing/ad hoc operational issues
• Define/review business rules and guide the implementation of them in the development of the various application systems
• Represent the Fund Operations business unit at internal and external forums
• Manage relationships and communication with third party service providers, including transfer agents
• Advise the business on proposals for change considering the impact on BAU operational processes and client interests and experience
• Assist the Fund Operations team with ad hoc tasks/projects as required

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

About us

Ninety One is an independent, active global asset manager with £184.0 billion* of assets under management.

Established in South Africa in 1991, as Investec Asset Management, the firm started offering domestic investments in an emerging market. In 2020, almost three decades of organic growth later, the firm demerged from Investec Group and became Ninety One.

Our distinctive capabilities sit within differentiated fixed income and credit as well as specialist equities, and we have a unique perspective and approach to investment opportunities presented by emerging markets and the energy transition.

*as at 30 June 2026

At Ninety One we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We have a strong belief in giving individuals the freedom to be themselves and ensuring all diverse perspectives are heard. Our culture provides all of our people, no matter what their background, with the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

About the team

Fund Operations is a global team of 30 broadly split into 5 sub teams, all sharing the same core responsibility of oversight and facilitation of transfer agent activities and supporting clients who invest in Ninety One Fund Ranges.

The purpose of this role is to support, plan and implement Fund Operations business change projects relating to global Ninety One fund ranges, and any market or regulatory changes impacting the product range. Projects include updates to product ranges and improvements to reduce risk, enhance systems and business processes, better client experience, and meeting regulatory requirements.

In this role you will:

• Identify, gather, analyse, and document business requirements and translate these into high level specifications
• Communicate project progress, issues, and risks effectively and timeously to the project manager and stakeholders
• Ensure project documentation is kept up to date and is appropriately stored
• Evaluate projects at completion, including reviewing issues and learnings with stakeholders
• Consider project impact on forms, the web and client communication
• Link business change projects to BAU activities and long-term strategic plans
• Co-ordinate and respond to testing requirements of systems/processes
• Ensure sufficient business training, communications, and business handovers to end users
• Conduct data analysis to investigate ongoing/ad hoc operational issues
• Define/review business rules and guide the implementation of them in the development of the various application systems
• Represent the Fund Operations business unit at internal and external forums
• Manage relationships and communication with third party service providers, including transfer agents
• Advise the business on proposals for change considering the impact on BAU operational processes and client interests and experience
• Assist the Fund Operations team with ad hoc tasks/projects as required

You should consider applying if you have:

• 5+ years Industry and project management/business analysis experience preferred (Asset Management experience would be an advantage)
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, for example, excel, SQL, python etc.
• Strong quantitative skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data
• A methodical and detail-oriented approach to work
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner

Some of the attributes we look for in a person are:

• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships
• A client focused and collaborative approach
• Intellectual curiosity
• Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information

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