Senior Fund Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Fund Operations Manager to join a high-performing Private Credit Fund. This strategic role involves managing operations and fund control, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and providing leadership to the operations team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in private credit roles and a strong understanding of related instruments, contributing to the fund's growth as it scales.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in private credit roles.
• Deep understanding of private credit instruments.
• Experience with CLOs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund finance and portfolio reporting.
• Manage the fund audit process with external auditors.
• Handle day-to-day operations of private credit portfolios.

Skills

Fund finance oversight

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Process improvements

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Senior Fund Operations Manager, oxford district

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Client:

Aria Partners

Location:

oxford district, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Aria Partners is supporting a high-performing Private Credit Fund in appointing a Senior Fund Operations Manager into a newly created position. The fund has recently raised significant capital and plans to continue scaling.

This senior, strategic role requires a hands-on approach. The successful candidate will manage a team across operations and fund control, acting as a key liaison between investment professionals and support teams. They will also contribute to developing the operational infrastructure as the firm grows.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing fund finance and portfolio reporting for both open and closed-ended structures
• Managing the fund audit process with external auditors
• Handling day-to-day operations of private credit portfolios, including loan closings, settlements, reconciliations, and investor reporting
• Acting as primary contact for third-party service providers
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks (MiFID, PRIIPS, etc.)
• Serving as a conduit between the investment team and operational infrastructure
• Providing leadership and mentorship to the operations team
• Driving process improvements and building operational capabilities

Requirements:

• Approximately 7-10 years of relevant experience in private credit roles
• Deep understanding of private credit instruments such as syndicated loans, direct lending, NAV facilities
• Experience with CLOs is advantageous but not essential

The compensation package includes circa £140,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Interested candidates should apply online or contact Tom Davenport at Aria Partners for more information.