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Senior Fund Operations Manager

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Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a Senior Fund Operations Manager to oversee its fund operations and finance. This strategic position will be responsible for managing teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational capabilities as the firm scales. Candidates should possess extensive experience in private credit and a deep understanding of financial instruments.

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of experience in private credit.
  • Deep understanding of syndicated loans, direct lending, NAV facilities.
  • Experience with CLOs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee fund finance and portfolio reporting.
  • Manage the fund audit process with external auditors.
  • Act as primary contact for third-party service providers.

Skills

Management
Leadership
Process Optimisation

Job description

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Aria Partners is delighted to be supporting a high performing Private Credit Fund that is looking to appoint a Senior Fund Operations Managerinto a newly created position. The fund has enjoyed a phenomenal period of fundraising and has ambitious plans to continue scaling.

This is a senior, strategically focused position that will require a hands-on approach. The incumbent will manage a team spanning both operations and fund control, acting as a key liaison between investment professionals and support teams.Furthermore, the individual will have a large part to play in the continuous development of the operational infrastructure as the firm continues to scale.

Key areas of responsibility:

  • Oversee the fund finance and portfolio reporting function across both open and closed-ended structures
  • Manage the fund audit process in collaboration with external auditors.
  • Take ownership of day-to-day operations across private credit portfolios — including loan closings, settlements, cash and position reconciliations, and investor reporting.
  • Act as a primary point of contact for third-party service providers, ensuring effective oversight and coordination.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory frameworks (MiFID, PRIIPS, etc.)
  • Serve as a critical conduit between the investment team and broader operational infrastructure.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to the operations team.
  • Drive process optimisation and contribute to the build-out of operational capabilities as the business evolves.

Requirements include:

  • Circa 7-10 years relevant experience in a similar role within private credit
  • Deep understanding of private credit instruments – syndicated loans, direct lending, NAV facilities are essential.
  • Prior experience working with CLOs is advantageous but not essential

Comp on offer is circa £140,000 + bonus with a wider benefits package.

Apply online for immediate consideration or get in touch with Tom Davenport at Aria Partners for more information.

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