Senior Fund Operations Project Manager - Evergreen Fund

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency in London is seeking a Fund Operations Specialist for a 6-month contract. The role involves managing the launch of a new private markets strategy and requires strong fund operations and project management skills. The ideal candidate has experience in private equity and excellent stakeholder management abilities. Candidates with notice periods longer than 6 weeks cannot be considered. This position offers a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Experience in fund operations, preferably in private equity.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Skills in cost management and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate governance meetings and ensure timely reporting.
• Support legal, tax, and compliance teams on fund structuring.
• Monitor expenses to enhance cost efficiency.

Skills

Fund operations experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Fund Operations Specialist - 6-Month initial Contract

Location: London (Hybrid) 3 days per week in the office

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Fund Operations Specialist to join our team on a 6-month initial contract. This role will focus on project management activities for the launch of a new evergreen private markets strategy designed for the private wealth market. The strategy aims to provide investors with enhanced liquidity and operational ease compared to traditional private equity funds.

You will take ownership of key workstreams including structuring, distribution, and operating model, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Coordination & Communication
  • Act as the primary point of contact for cross-functional teams (investment, marketing, risk, legal, tax, compliance, operations) and external service providers.
  • Facilitate governance meetings and ensure timely reporting.
  • Prepare project plans, timelines, and progress reports.
• Fund Structuring & Operations
  • Coordinate with legal, tax, operations, and compliance teams on fund structuring.
  • Support development of the target operating model.
• Cost Management & Budgeting
  • Assist with cost models to optimise fund expenses and fee structures.
  • Track and monitor expenses to ensure cost efficiency.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong fund operations experience, ideally within private equity.
• Proven experience working with external legal and tax advisers on fund structuring.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.

Please note, due to the urgent nature of the role, candidates with notice periods longer than 6 weeks cannot be considered for this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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