Senior Fund Operations Manager

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

Job summary

Une entreprise de gestion d'actifs recherche un Senior Fund Operations Manager pour diriger les opérations dans un environnement de crédit privé en pleine croissance. Ce rôle stratégique exige une expertise en finance de fonds et un leadership fort, avec une rémunération compétitive et un ensemble d'avantages attractif.

Qualifications

• Circa 7-10 ans d'expérience dans un rôle similaire dans le crédit privé.
• Compréhension approfondie des instruments de crédit privé (prêts syndiqués, direct lending).

Responsibilities

• Surveiller la finance de fonds et la fonction de reporting de portefeuille.
• Gérer le processus d'audit des fonds en collaboration avec des auditeurs externes.
• Assurer la conformité avec les cadres réglementaires pertinents.

Skills

Gestion des opérations

Conformité réglementaire

Optimisation des processus

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.