Portfolio Operations Team Leader

Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

London office access

Job summary

Allspring Global Investments is seeking a Senior Portfolio Operations professional to lead daily operations across international funds, institutional accounts, and alternative investments. You will coordinate with portfolio managers, custodians, and prime brokers to ensure accurate records, timely reconciliations, and effective issue resolution.

This hybrid London role requires at least 7 years in investment operations, strong analytical and risk-management skills, and the ability to drive

Qualifications

• 7+ years of investment operations experience.
• Experience supporting fixed income securities, derivatives, collateral, prime brokerage, bank loans, and alternative investments.
• Strong analytical, risk management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage operational risk and lead complex issue resolution.
• Experience leading process improvement and operational transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation Oversight and Control.
• Cash Oversight and Liquidity Monitoring.
• Bloomberg Cash and Position Maintenance.
• Bank Loan Operations and Restructuring Events.
• Daily Controls and Risk Monitoring.
• Collateral and Margin Oversight.
• Prime Broker, Custodian, and Third-Party Relationship Management.
• In-Kind Events, Transfers, and Client Onboarding.
• Operational Excellence and Leadership.

Skills

Investment operations

Portfolio operations

Risk management

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Communication

In-person collaboration

Tools

Bloomberg

APX

WSO

Fund Recs Fusion

Job description

Company

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Allspring Global Investments is a leading independent asset management firm that offers a broad range of investment products and solutions designed to help meet clients' goals. At Allspring, our vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted experience propelling us forward, we strive to build portfolios aimed at generating successful outcomes for our clients. We do this through the independence of thought that powers our investment strategies and by bringing a renewed approach to look around the corner to unlock what's possible. Allspring is a company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to deliver outcomes that expand above and beyond financial gains. For more information, please visitAbout Us - Allspring Global Investments.

At Allspring, unique views inspire us. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool that enables us to better serve our global client base. Intentionally fostering a diverse and inclusive culture allows us to empower innovation, productivity, and engagement. It’s also essential for elevating the experience of our clients as well as the communities in which we operate. Thank you for considering Allspring as you explore the next step in your career journey.

Overview

Lead critical daily Portfolio Operations activities supporting Allspring's international funds, institutional accounts, and alternative investment products. Serve as the primary Portfolio Operations point of contact for portfolio managers, coordinating responses to operational inquiries and resolution of issues affecting their portfolios. Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of portfolio accounting records, cash balances, collateral activity, and position data across custodians, prime brokers, fund administrators, and internal systems. Provide operational oversight of reconciliation processes, complex event processing, control execution, and issue resolution while serving as a key escalation point for internal and external stakeholders.

We currently operate in a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 4 days per week.

Location(s): London, UK

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation Oversight and Control
• Cash Oversight and Liquidity Monitoring
• Bloomberg Cash and Position Maintenance
• Bank Loan Operations and Restructuring Events
• Daily Controls and Risk Monitoring
• Collateral and Margin Oversight
• Prime Broker, Custodian, and Third-Party Relationship Management
• In-Kind Events, Transfers, and Client Onboarding
• Operational Excellence and Leadership

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of investment operations, portfolio operations, custody, reconciliation, or fund accounting experience.
• Experience supporting fixed income securities, derivatives, collateral, prime brokerage, bank loans, and alternative investments.
• Strong analytical, risk management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage operational risk and lead complex issue resolution.
• Experience leading process improvement and operational transformation initiatives.
• Ability to work at a computer and use standard business software for extended periods during the workday.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and business partners in person and electronically as needed.
• Engage in regular in-person interaction and collaboration with team members and other stakeholders.
• Work effectively in a professional office environment with ongoing collaboration, activity, and shifting priorities.
• Maintain productivity and focus while balancing multiple tasks and interruptions common in an in-person business setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Bloomberg, APX, WSO and Fund Recs Fusion reconciliation platforms
• Strong knowledge of cash, position, and transaction reconciliation processes.
• Familiarity with custodian and broker platforms.

Compensation

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Disclosure

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status