Senior Fund Operations Manager

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

Job summary

A leading firm in private credit is seeking a Senior Fund Operations Manager in Preston to oversee operations, manage audits, and enhance operational infrastructure. This role demands a hands-on approach, with strong leadership in fund finance and compliance. Competitive salary of circa £140,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Private Credit Knowledge

Fund Operations Management

Team Leadership

Job description

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Senior Fund Operations Manager, Preston, Lancashire

Client:

Aria Partners

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Aria Partners is supporting a high-performing Private Credit Fund looking to appoint a Senior Fund Operations Manager into a newly created position. The fund has experienced significant fundraising success and plans to continue scaling.

This senior, strategically focused role requires a hands-on approach. The incumbent will manage a team across operations and fund control, acting as a key liaison between investment professionals and support teams. Additionally, the individual will contribute to developing the operational infrastructure as the firm grows.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing fund finance and portfolio reporting for 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
• Serving as the main contact for third-party service providers
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks (MiFID, PRIIPS, etc.)
• Acting as a conduit between the investment team and operational infrastructure
• Leading and mentoring the operations team
• Driving process improvements and building operational capabilities

Requirements include:

• 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

Compensation is circa £140,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Apply online or contact Tom Davenport at Aria Partners for more information.