Investment Operations Team Lead

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in the UK is seeking an Investment Operations Manager to help shape its culture and operational infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in Buy-side or Sell-side Operations and a proven track record in managing teams. This role includes designing daily controls, managing Operations Analysts, and overseeing post-trade processes. Applicants must have a strong academic background and excellent communication skills. Join this fast-growing business at a formative stage.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Buy-side or Sell-side Operations.
• Experience managing small, high-performing teams or ambition to step into leadership.
• Ability to analyse and resolve business problems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and execute daily controls through reconciliations across asset classes.
• Manage and develop a team of Operations Analysts.
• Provide operational expertise for firm's infrastructure build-out.
• Oversee all post-trade activities by third-party administrator.

Skills

Experience in Buy-side or Sell-side Operations

Team management experience

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong academic background

Education

Minimum 1st degree from a Russell Group university

Job description

Overview

Core-Asset Consulting is pleased to be supporting a leading investment firm in the recruitment of an Investment Operations Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a newly established and fast-growing business at a formative stage, offering the chance to help shape its culture and operational infrastructure from the outset.

Skills/Experience

• 5 years of experience in Buy-side or Sell-side Operations.
• Experience managing small, high-performing teams or a strong ambition to take the next step into leadership.
• Proven ability to analyse and resolve business problems, with a desire to deepen domain knowledge and market understanding.
• Excellent communication skills
• A strong academic background, with a minimum 1st degree from a Russell Group university or equivalent

Core Responsibilities

• Design, build and execute daily controls through a suite of reconciliations across a variety of asset classes
• Manage and develop a team of Operations Analysts, supporting their career progression and fostering a high-performing culture.
• Provide operational expertise and input into the ongoing build-out of the firm's infrastructure, collaborating closely with technology teams and external vendors to create efficient, scalable processes across both new and existing products.
• Oversight of all post-trade activities carried out by the third-party administrator

Equality, Privacy and Application Information

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16317

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