Operations Manager

Osmosis Investment Management; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Osmosis Investment Management seeks an Operations Manager to oversee the operations team, ensuring smooth functioning and effective management while supporting strategic improvements. Ideal for a proactive candidate with experience in investment operations and a strong understanding of the equity trade lifecycle. This hybrid role allows for autonomy and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant operational role in investment ops.
• Strong problem-solving skills; detail-oriented self-starter.
• Ability to manage projects and deliver process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Managerial responsibility for the Operations team.
• Oversight of cash and position reconciliations, trade support.
• Contribute to strategic improvements, process design, and operational enhancements.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Technical skills

Education

BSc (Hons) in Finance, Economics or related

Tools

CTM and Alert trade matching platforms

Broadridge’s Portfolio Master System (Paladyne)

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Osmosis Investment Management

Osmosis is an asset management business in what we would argue is the most exciting area of the market - sustainable investing. Our mission is to provide investors with investment solutions that target better risk-adjusted returns while mitigating the environmental impact of their portfolios. Our growth is a testament to the team we have built and the results we have delivered.

About Osmosis

Osmosis launched in 2009 and is majority owned by management and employees. The company is headquartered in London with a presence in the US and a growing presence in Australia.

Our team of quantitative environmental analysts and portfolio managers are singularly focused on delivering three levels of impact. Better risk-adjusted returns, measurable environmental reductions and an active engagement programme to promote better corporate environmental disclosure.

Government Pension Funds, State Pension Funds, Insurance Companies, Foundations, Endowments, Family Offices and Banks, are amongst our client roster spanning North and South America, Mainland Europe, Nordics and the UK.

Job title

Operations Manager

Location

Monument, London, UK / Hybrid (up to 2 days remotely)

Job Overview

Reporting to the COO, the Operations Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day managing, functioning and oversight of the operations team. This role is well suited to a senior operations analyst looking to step up into a managerial position with greater responsibility and autonomy while maintaining the hands-on approach.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, detailed oriented and will be able to work independently. They will be someone who naturally seeks opportunities to improve processes and controls. The role will provide oversight to the operations team but will also work closely with other departments including portfolio management, risk, compliance and marketing.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Managerial responsibility for the Operations team, currently team of one.
• Strong understanding of the equity trade lifecycle including booking, matching and settlement across both DM and EM.
• Cash and position reconciliations; monitor and resolve trade breaks promptly and effectively.
• Margin calls/returns and collateral management.
• Trade support – working closing with the portfolio managers.
• Review daily NAVs from fund administrator; resolve NAV discrepancies.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with custodians, fund administrators, prime brokers.
• Oversight of the outsourced MO/BO service provider on a daily basis.
• Act as an escalation point for operational issues including resolving ad-hoc queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the onboarding of new clients, funds, and mandates, coordinating across internal teams and third-party providers.
• Project management including onboarding of new funds/accounts.
• Lead file and data transmission projects, requiring strong technical skills.
• Work closely with compliance and legal teams to ensure adherence to regulatory obligations and internal policies.
• Contribute to strategic improvements including process design, automation and operational enhancements.

Skills:

• BSc (Hons) or higher in a relevant subject (Finance, Economics or related).
• Experience in a relevant operational role in investment ops.
• Strong problem solver; enthusiastic, inquisitive, and solutions-oriented.
• Proven ability to manage projects and deliver process improvements.
• Project management skills with the ability to fully understand the task at hand.
• Detailed orientated self starter with excellent technical skills
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Solid understanding of CTM and Alert trade matching platforms.
• Knowledge of Broadridge’ Portfolio Master System (aka Paladyne) is highly desirable.

Osmosis recognises the positive value of diversity and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons – people of all ages, sexual orientations, backgrounds, religions, and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry.

Please apply with an up to date CV and covering letter to [e-mail] to include answers to the following:

• Why are you interested in this role and Osmosis specifically?
• Why are you looking to move on from your current role, and what are you hoping to gain from your next position?

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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