Operations Oversight & Control Team Leader

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established asset management firm in Edinburgh is seeking an Operations Oversight & Control Team Leader to lead a specialist team overseeing outsourced Transfer Agency services. This position requires extensive experience in asset management operations, strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and excellent leadership skills. The role includes managing key operational activities and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Wider benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading an operations or oversight team within asset management or funds.
• Strong knowledge of Transfer Agency operations and outsourced operating models.
• Good understanding of the UK regulatory environment, including CASS and complaints handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Operations Oversight & Control team.
• Provide oversight of outsourced Transfer Agency services.
• Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues.
• Maintain effective relationships with third-party administrators and service providers.

Skills

Leadership in operations or oversight team

Knowledge of Transfer Agency operations

Understanding of UK regulatory environment

Oversight of AML and KYC processes

Organisational and communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Core-Asset Consulting is partnering with a well-established asset management firm to recruit an Operations Oversight & Control Team Leader. This role offers the opportunity to lead a specialist team responsible for the oversight and governance of outsourced Transfer Agency services. This role is based in Edinburgh.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Proven experience leading an operations or oversight team within asset management or funds.
• Strong knowledge of Transfer Agency operations and outsourced operating models.
• Good understanding of the UK regulatory environment, including CASS and complaints handling.
• Experience overseeing AML and KYC processes.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with a high attention to detail.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Operations Oversight & Control team, supporting performance, development and delivery.
• Provide oversight of outsourced Transfer Agency services.
• Oversee core operational activities including investor and fund flow reporting, Transfer Agency oversight, CASS governance, complaints oversight, regulatory reporting, and AML/KYC processes.
• Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues.
• Maintain effective relationships with third‑party administrators and service providers, monitoring.
• Support operational change, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure procedures, processes and control documentation remain current and effective.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary
• Wider Benefits package

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: 16330

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.