Operations Manager - Hedge Fund (Loans & Credit)

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking an experienced Operations Manager focused on hedge fund loans and credit. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing teams, ensuring compliance, and optimizing operational workflows. The ideal candidate should have 5–7+ years of experience in hedge fund operations and strong proficiency with systems like Enfusion. Excellent communication and team management skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in hedge fund operations with focus on loans and credit products.
• Advanced proficiency with Enfusion or similar platforms.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational activities related to credit and loan portfolios.
• Supervise the full trade lifecycle for credit instruments.
• Ensure accurate NAV calculations and investor reporting.
• Optimize systems for position tracking and order management.

Skills

Hedge Fund Operations

Loans & Credit Management

Excel/Data Analysis

Team Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

Enfusion (or similar OMS/PMS platforms)

Job description

Overview

Operations Manager – Hedge Fund (Loans & Credit) – London

You must have previous Credit & Loans experience to be considered for this role

You must have previous Hedge fund experience to be considered for this role

Operations Manager – Hedge Fund (Loans & Credit) is responsible for leading daily operational processes and teams handling the hedge fund’s loans and credit portfolios, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across loan management and reporting workflows.

Core Responsibilities

• Operations Oversight: Manages all business-as-usual operational activities related to credit and loan portfolios, including loan closings, settlements, daily cash, and accurate reporting.
• Investment Lifecycle Management: Supervises the full life cycle—trade capture, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation—for various credit instruments (bank loans, structured credit, swaps, TRS).
• NAV & Reporting: Ensures accurate and timely Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations and investor reporting, engaging with fund administrators and prime brokers.
• System Optimization: Optimizes the Enfusion platform (or a similar system) for position tracking and order management; drives platform enhancements in collaboration with vendors.
• Cash and Collateral Management: Monitors cash, margin, and collateral positions for efficient treasury and liquidity oversight.
• Compliance & Audit: Coordinates regulatory reporting, audit activities, and the implementation of operational controls.
• Process Automation: Implements and automates reconciliation and operational workflows using data-driven solutions.
• Team Management: Manages, mentors, and develops operations staff, working with both local and global team members.
• Stakeholder Communication: Acts as a key liaison with traders, custodians, fund administrators, and prime brokers for issue resolution and data flow.
• Project & Platform Leadership: Leads strategic projects such as new fund launches and technology upgrades (e.g., further Enfusion integration).

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience: 5–7+ years in hedge fund operations with direct responsibility over loans, credit, and structured credit products.
• System Expertise: Advanced proficiency with Enfusion (or similar OMS/PMS platforms) is Highly desirable
• Technical Skills: Strong Excel/data analysis skills and experience with operational data and reconciliation automation.
• Management: Proven team management and mentorship in trading operations or middle office settings.
• Lifecycle & Compliance: Deep familiarity with the full trade lifecycle, regulatory standards, and fund audits for debt/loan products.
• Degrees & Communication: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field; detail-oriented, proactive, and an effective communicator able to work cross-functionally.

Attributes

• Experience automating reconciliations and reporting processes.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
• Familiarity with Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) and equity capital markets.
• Strong commitment to operational risk management and regulatory standards.