Senior Investment Operations Manager - Fund Accounting

Scot Lewis Associates Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global banking client is seeking a contract Senior Investment Operations Manager to join their Whiteley team. This hybrid role requires deep expertise in investment accounting and strong leadership skills to manage teams and enhance fund reporting processes. The ideal candidate will lead relationships with third-party providers and support key projects. Immediate applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Expertise in investment accounting and fund accounting essential.
• Proven experience in leading investment accounting teams required.
• Strong understanding of regulatory reporting in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the investment accounting and administration team.
• Manage third-party provider relationships and performance.
• Develop accounting and reporting processes for funds.
• Provide advice on investment accounting impacts.
• Support key projects including fund transitions.

Skills

Investment accounting expertise

Financial control

Life & pensions fund accounting

Investment operations knowledge

Team leadership

Regulatory reporting knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Investment Operations Manager - Fund Accounting

My global banking client, is looking for a contract Senior Investment Operations Manager to join the Whiteley (Hampshire) team.

Initial 3 month contract on a Hybrid basis (2 days a week in Whiteley).

Key skills:

• Deep expertise in investment accounting, financial control, and life & pensions fund accounting.
• Strong understanding of investment operations, including unit pricing, box management, and valuation processes.
• Proven experience leading and managing high-performing investment accounting teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of statutory and regulatory reporting requirements within financial services.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive effective decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the investment accounting and administration team, overseeing all fund reporting processes (Group, internal, IFRS, and Solvency II).
• Manage relationships and performance of third-party providers, including custodians, fund managers, and pricing agents.
• Develop and enhance accounting, reporting, and governance processes for unit-linked and shareholder funds.
• Provide expert advice on investment accounting impacts of product, system, and fund structure changes.
• Support key projects, including fund transitions, reorganisations, and investment governance activities.

Please apply now for immediate consideration and further details.

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