Senior Manager, Capital Markets

IQEQ; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Investor Services group in London seeks a Senior Manager in Capital Markets. The role involves managing structured finance portfolios, delivering exceptional client service, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. Qualified accountants with strong Capital Markets experience will thrive in this dynamic environment. The position offers comprehensive remuneration and flexible working options.

Benefits

Comprehensive remuneration

Pension Scheme

Private health and dental cover

25 days paid leave plus public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant financial role.
• Experience managing structured finance vehicles.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Capital Markets clients and deliver timely reporting.
• Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring compliance and seamless service delivery.
• Support and develop junior colleagues, providing technical guidance.
• Prepare and review financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to resolve issues.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

Strong experience in Capital Markets

Expertise in bookkeeping and VAT preparation

Financial statement preparation under UK GAAP and IFRS

Proficient in accounting software (QuickBooks or Xero)

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Effective communication

Building trusted relationships

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Company Description

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We don’t just talk about being a great workplace – we’ve been recognized for it. Recently named in The Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025, we craft spaces where potential is nurtured, individuality is celebrated, and careers flourish.

Job Description

You will join IQ-EQ as a Senior Manager in Capital Markets, where you will take ownership of structured finance portfolios and deliver exceptional client service. You will lead financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and administration while guiding junior colleagues and building trusted client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Capital Markets clients, including ABS, MBS, CLOs, and other structured finance vehicles, delivering accurate and timely reporting
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, working with auditors, legal advisors, and intermediaries to ensure seamless service delivery
• Support and develop junior colleagues, reviewing their work and providing technical guidance to ensure quality and accuracy
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory standards, applying up-to-date knowledge of financial reporting requirements
• Contribute to improving processes, systems, and client service within the Corporate Services team

Day-to-Day Tasks

• Prepare and review financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS, including group consolidations
• Oversee bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT preparation and filing, and provide audit assistance for client portfolios
• Manage bank account administration, review payment setups, and act as a back-up for client payment processes
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates, resolving queries, and escalating issues when needed
• Deliver ad-hoc projects and assignments on time, ensuring quality and accuracy in all outputs

What We Offer

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to allow and increase employee contributions
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave, plus all UK public holidays. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave
• Flexible working: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in Capital Markets, with exposure to structured finance vehicles from incorporation to closure
• Expertise in bookkeeping, VAT preparation, and financial statement preparation under UK GAAP and IFRS
• Proficient in accounting software (QuickBooks or Xero) and have strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Effective communication, managing multiple deliverables, and building trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders

IQ-EQ is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. We support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We are committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success.