Funds Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment business is looking for a Funds Operations Manager on a 13-month fixed term contract. This hands-on role involves overseeing fund operations during period of change, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with various teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

Valued contribution to a varied role

Supportive high-performing team

Exposure to fund developments and strategic projects

Potential for further opportunities in a growing business

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in funds operations or custody role.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Comfortable working with external partners and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of fund and external custody operations.
• Onboard new funds and custody mandates while optimizing existing operations.
• Manage relationships with service providers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

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.