Senior Fund Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is looking for a Senior Fund Operations Manager to lead a critical role within their Private Credit Fund. This position involves overseeing fund operations, managing audits, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in private credit, a strong understanding of related instruments, and a passion for process optimisation.

Qualifications

• Circa 7-10 years relevant experience in a similar role.
• Deep understanding of private credit instruments including syndicated loans and direct lending.
• Prior experience with CLOs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund finance and portfolio reporting.
• Manage fund audit process with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Provide leadership to the operations team.

Skills

Understanding of private credit instruments

Leadership

Process optimisation

Compliance knowledge

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.