Strategic Funds Client Manager London

Carne Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading funds management firm in London is looking for a Client Account Manager to manage client relationships and enhance overall client experience. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in the UK funds industry, strong familiarity with UK-domiciled funds, and a proactive client-centric approach. Responsibilities include leading client engagements, resolving issues, and collaborating across teams to ensure service excellence. A recognized qualification in finance or relevant degree is preferred for this permanent position offering a chance to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in the UK funds industry, ideally within asset servicing or investment management.
• Strong exposure to UK-domiciled funds (OEICs, Unit Trusts, Investment Trusts) and familiarity with FCA regulations.
• Experience working with other funds, including Irish and Luxembourg would be an advantage.
• Proven track record in a client-facing role managing multiple institutional clients.
• Ability to lead strategic client engagements, resolve complex queries, and drive service excellence.
• Deep understanding of UK industry practices, including regulatory frameworks (FCA, PRA) and market trends.
• Understanding of all elements of NAV production.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to enhance client experience, ensuring consistent, high-quality service.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships through timely responses and proactive engagement.
• Monitor industry and regulatory developments, advising clients on potential impacts.
• Resolve client issues promptly, escalating to senior management when appropriate.
• Address persistent service issues by proposing solutions and guiding improvements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align on client and industry requirements.
• Contribute to strategic planning for Client Service Management.

Skills

Client-centric focus

Effective Communication

Drive and Motivation

Quality

Adaptability

Strategic Focus

Resilience

Learning Mindset

Planning and organising

Education

Recognized professional qualification (e.g., IMC, CFA, ACCA or equivalent)

Relevant third-level degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Client Account Manager (London)

Location(s)

Location(s) London

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent

Department

Department Client Operations

Description

• 5–7 years’ relevant experience in the global funds industry, with a strong preference for both operational and client facing roles within a Management Company, AIFM, ACD, Administrator, Investment Manager or Depositary
• Demonstrable understanding of fund structures (UCITS and AIF), service provider oversight frameworks, fund operations, and the end-to-end fund lifecycle
• Solid understanding of fund governance, regulatory frameworks and industry best practices across one or more of the following jurisdictions:
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland
  • Luxembourg
• Proven experience in a client ‑ facing relationship management, service delivery, or oversight role, managing multiple Investment Manager and/or Management Company relationships.
• Ability to build and maintain senior stakeholder relationships, lead strategic client engagements, resolve complex operational and governance matters and drive service excellence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Recognised professional qualification (e.g., IMC, CFA, ACCA or equivalent) or relevant third-level degree.

Accelerate Your Career in Asset Management

Work with leading asset managers across multiple jurisdictions and fund structures while building the experience, network and expertise to take your career to the next level.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced funds professional to join our Client Account Management team, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple jurisdictions and fund structures. Based in Carne Group’s UK office, the role operates within a Management Company/ACD environment and offers extensive exposure to clients, internal teams, and key service providers.

As a Client Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing and enhancing the overall client experience, acting as a trusted partner to clients and internal stakeholders. You will oversee service delivery, coordinate the resolution of client issues and help drive consistent, high ‑ quality outcomes across a complex, multi ‑ jurisdictional client base.


What are the minimum requirements you need for the role?

• 5–7 years’ relevant experience in the global funds industry, with a strong preference for both operational and client facing roles within a Management Company, AIFM, ACD, Administrator, Investment Manager or Depositary
• Demonstrable understanding of fund structures (UCITS and AIF), service provider oversight frameworks, fund operations, and the end-to-end fund lifecycle
• Solid understanding of fund governance, regulatory frameworks and industry best practices across one or more of the following jurisdictions:
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland
  • Luxembourg
• Proven experience in a client ‑ facing relationship management, service delivery, or oversight role, managing multiple Investment Manager and/or Management Company relationships.
• Ability to build and maintain senior stakeholder relationships, lead strategic client engagements, resolve complex operational and governance matters and drive service excellence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Recognised professional qualification (e.g., IMC, CFA, ACCA or equivalent) or relevant third-level degree.

What is your role and your responsibilities?

• Lead initiatives to enhance client experience, ensuring consistent, high-quality service across all touchpoints.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships through timely responses and proactive engagement, including scheduled service calls, onsite visits, and participation in client meetings.
• Monitor industry and regulatory developments , advising clients on potential impacts and supporting necessary adjustments.
• Resolve client issues promptly , escalating to senior management when appropriate.
• Deliver clear, insightful reporting, combining data with meaningful commentary for Management Company / Board reporting
• Represent the firm at Fund Board meetings , presenting key activities and escalating relevant matters.
• Address persistent service issues by challenging delegates, identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and guiding improvements through constructive dialogue.
• Collaborate with internal teams —including Onboarding, Risk Monitoring, Sales & Product Development, and Operations—to align on client and industry requirements.
• Contribute to strategic planning for Client Service Management, driving initiatives that enhance client experience and improve productivity.

What competencies do you require?
Client-centric focus Motivated by customer-facing environments, understanding their needs, and providing a good service. Effective Communication Communicates effectively, engaging with others in a warm and professional manner. Drive and Motivation Highly motivated and driven, able to focus on what needs to be achieved and enthuses others to do this. Quality Motivated to produce accurate, quality, and timely work output. Adaptability Adapts approach and responds effectively to different situations, people and new opportunities. Strategic Focus (Problem-Solving) Thinks strategically, thrives on innovation, considers the wider picture to identify new approaches to enhance business impact Resilience Works well managing competing priorities, bounces back quickly from setbacks in a positive and constructive manner. Learning Mindset Curiosity to learn and understand key factors, new techniques or technologies affecting their work. Planning and organising Organises and plans work effectively, ensuring delivery to quality and timescales in the short and longer term.

Who is Carne Group?

Carne Group has established itself in the funds industry with $2tn in AUM supported by 600+ staff and four regulated management companies. Together with a large team of industry specialists, Carne serves more than 650+ traditional and alternative asset management clients from key fund jurisdictions and financial hubs including Ireland, Luxembourg, Zurich, Lisbon, London, New York, Cayman and Channel Islands.

Excellence and innovation are central to Carne’s work and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent to deliver an unrivalled service to our clients. Whilst working with Carne, you will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills and experience by working in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment where exciting careers are built.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the asset management industry. Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that members of other under-represented groups tend not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact, they do! At Carne we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.