Funds Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment business in the UK seeks a Funds Operations Manager for a 13-month fixed term contract. The role offers a hands-on opportunity to support fund operations, manage service provider relationships, and ensure compliance while contributing to strategic projects within a growing team. Ideal for candidates with over 5 years' relevant experience ready to take on a challenge and drive value from day one.

Benefits

Varied role with valued contributions

Supporting high-performing team

Exposure to exciting fund developments

Potential for further opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar funds operations or custody role.
• Ability to start quickly and bring value from day one.
• Comfortable working with external partners and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running and improvement of fund and external custody operations.
• Manage relationships with service providers and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Get involved in wider projects impacting operating model and infrastructure.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Curiosity

Job description

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? Funds Operations Manager – 13-Month Fixed Term Contract

? Location: London | Hybrid Working

? Start: ASAP

We’re looking for a hands on Funds Operations Manager to join a growing investment business on a 13-month fixed term contract. This role is ideal for someone who’s available at short notice and enjoys getting stuck into a challenge.

You’ll be part of a small, experienced team at a time of change. With new funds launching, operations evolving and regulatory demands increasing, we need someone who can hit the ground running and help shape what comes next.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the day-to-day running and improvement of fund and external custody operations.
• Helping onboard new funds and custody mandates while optimising existing ones.
• Managing relationships with service providers (custodians, administrators, platforms).
• Ensuring compliance, from reporting deadlines to regulatory updates.
• Getting involved in wider projects that impact the operating model and infrastructure.
• Working closely with teams across the business – product, finance, compliance, marketing to keep things running smoothly.

What we’re looking for:

• Ideally 5+ years’ experience in a similar funds operations or custody role.
• Someone who can start quickly and bring value from day one.
• A team player who’s proactive, curious, and not afraid to ask questions or challenge the status quo.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Comfortable working with external partners and internal stakeholders.

What’s in it for you:

• A genuinely varied role where your contribution will be valued.
• The chance to work with a supportive and high-performing team.
• Exposure to exciting fund developments and strategic projects.
• Potential for further opportunities as the business continues to grow.

Please note that only applicant with direct experience within a similar role/environment will be considered for this role.