Senior Investment Operations Manager - Fund Accounting

Scot Lewis Associates Ltd; Whiteley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global banking firm is seeking a Senior Investment Operations Manager for a contract role in Whiteley. The position requires expertise in investment accounting and operations, with responsibilities including leading an investment accounting team and managing third-party relationships. This hybrid role involves working 2 days a week in the office. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Contract role requiring deep expertise in investment accounting and financial control.
• Proven experience in managing investment accounting teams is essential.
• Strong communication skills necessary for influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the investment accounting and administration team.
• Manage relationships with third-party providers and perform evaluations.
• Develop and enhance accounting and reporting processes.

Skills

Deep expertise in investment accounting

Strong understanding of investment operations

Proven experience leading investment accounting teams

Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory reporting

Excellent analytical and 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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