Head of Fund Reporting & Documentation

M&G FA Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment firm in the UK is seeking a Head of Fund Reporting & Documentation. This strategic role involves overseeing fund-related documentation, enhancing automation, and defining future operational models. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fund reporting, a strong understanding of compliance, and proven leadership skills. You'll lead a high-performing team while ensuring regulatory standards are met and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are included.

Benefits

18% pension scheme with employer contributions

38 days annual leave including bank holidays

Private Healthcare and Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fund reporting and documentation within asset management.
• Strong understanding of key fund documentation types and their production lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to lead operational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of all mutual fund-related documents.
• Implement strategic changes and ensure alignment with business growth.
• Manage the BAU change pipeline and oversee vendor interactions.

Skills

Fund reporting expertise

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Project management skills

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Reporting platforms

Data tools

Power BI

Job description

Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic senior leader to join our Client Reporting function as Head of Fund Reporting & Documentation. This role bridges BAU responsibilities with strategic operating model design. BAU responsibilities include the production oversight and continuous evolution of all fund‑related documentation provided to clients and regulators including factsheets, regulatory disclosures and other investor communications.

The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in fund reporting processes and systems, demonstrate strong risk and control behaviours and lead the transformation of manual workflows and processes into automated scalable solutions. A key element of the role will be to define and support the implementation of future operating model for the fund reporting team aligning with broader business objectives and projects.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Operating Model Design

• Be a key input into defining the strategic development and future operating model for fund reporting and documentation – people, process, data
• Be responsible for implementing operating model and strategic changes into the team. Working closely with programme managers to deliver required outcomes
• Ensure new operating model is aligned with business growth, regulatory change and client expectations.
• Drive automation and digitisation of reporting processes using appropriate technologies and platforms that align with overall reporting objectives.

Data & Technology

• The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of the data architecture underpinning fund reporting including factsheets, KIIDs, PRIIPs and annual reports.
• Using this knowledge be responsible for generating ideas on how to improve and automate data sourcing.
• Be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency and integrity of data used across all reporting outputs and for developing ideas and implementing solutions to improve this with the use of technology.
• A deep knowledge of the underlying data and regulatory data requirements is essential to support strategic improvements to the reporting operating model. Good understanding of analytics and other data sets used in reporting.

Fund Document Oversight & Controls (BAU)

• Own the end‑to‑end production (BAU) and governance of all mutual fund‑related documents including factsheets, KIDs / PRIIPs, annual reports and other client and regulatory disclosures. This includes bespoke reports we may provide to large strategic fund investors.
• Establish and maintain strong control and quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy, consistency and compliance of all published materials.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and control frameworks to manage operational risk.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders including Product Distribution, Compliance, Legal and Investment teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of fund documentation.
• Manage the BAU change pipeline (i.e. new funds / share‑lesses & new regions).
• Oversight and close steering of our vendors.

Harmonisation & Consistency of Reporting Processes

• Work with other reporting teams to establish consistency and harmonisation of reporting processes and technologies.
• Ensure that the ways of working are holistic across teams, be a change‑driven influence to deliver this and ensure your team are not working in isolation.

Regulatory Change Management

• Monitor regulatory developments (e.g. PRIIPs) and lead the implementation of changes to fund documentation in collaboration with Compliance, Legal & other relevant internal stakeholders.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a high‑performing team of reporting specialists and documentation analysts fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Nurturing and developing talent.

Key Knowledge Skills & Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in fund reporting and documentation within asset management with deep knowledge of mutual fund structures and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of key fund documentation types (e.g. factsheets, KIDs / PRIIPS, prospectuses, annual reports) and their production lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to lead operational transformation and implement technology‑driven solutions.
• Deep understanding of client types and reporting requirements within an asset management context.
• End‑to‑end knowledge of the client reporting lifecycle: data sourcing, production, quality control and delivery.
• Deep understanding of the data used in the various fund artefacts produced by a client reporting team. A clear understanding of what good looks like to proactively improve client experience.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage teams and influence senior stakeholders across the business.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting fund documentation (e.g. SFDR, PRIIPs, MiFID II, UCITS, AIFMD).
• Experience implementing and managing control frameworks and quality assurance processes.
• Strong project management and change delivery skills with a track record of driving operational improvements.
• A solution‑oriented approach to business challenges. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear client‑friendly outputs.
• Experience working with reporting platforms, data tools and automation technologies.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and oversee outsourced production processes.
• Experience working with offshore teams is key.

Desirable

• Experience with digital distribution of fund documents and integration with client portals or platforms.
• Knowledge of data management principles including data lineage, governance and quality.
• Familiarity with Power BI or similar tools for reporting and MI generation.
• Exposure to ESG‑related reporting and documentation requirements.
• Experience working in a global multi‑jurisdictional environment.
• Strong experience in a similar role within asset management.

Recruiter

Sarah Hawkins

Employment Type

Full‑Time

What we offer

At M&G we are committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

As a savings and investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18% with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan together with access to financial wellbeing and support services – to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.

Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy to balance your work and personal commitments.

Our market‑leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy and paternity leave – as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.

Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you with family options – for peace of mind.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering visit Life at M&G.

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G underpinned by our policies and our employee‑led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long‑term condition we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we welcome applications from candidates with long‑term health conditions, disabilities or neuro‑divergent conditions.

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