UCITS Operations Specialist

Cameron Kennedy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in London is seeking a UCITS Operations Specialist to drive market account openings and manage fund lifecycle events for pooled mutual funds across Europe. In this role, you will ensure seamless compliance for new fund launches, mergers, and liquidations. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with custody account processes and strong operational management skills. This position is critical for coordinating between custodians, internal stakeholders, and external partners to maintain robust compliance.

Qualifications

• Substantial, hands-on experience with custody account opening and market requirements.

Responsibilities

• Open and maintain custody market accounts, managing compliance documentation.
• Support account and clearing broker onboarding for operational readiness.
• Lead process design with providers for new operating models.
• Collaborate on fund lifecycle events and manage fund asset transfers.
• Coordinate FX setup and support hedging activities.
• Act as the central contact for operational queries.
• Maintain accurate data repositories for information flow.

Job description

Job Description

UCITS Operations Specialist

London

Join our dynamic team as a BAU Change Pooled Vehicles Operations Specialist, driving market account openings and managing fund lifecycle events for pooled mutual funds across Europe. Play a critical part in a strategic provider transition, ensuring seamless market access and robust compliance for new fund launches, mergers, and liquidations.

What You’ll Do

• Open and maintain custody market accounts, managing all compliance documentation and market-specific requirements.
• Support account and clearing broker onboarding to guarantee operational readiness.
• Lead process design with providers for new operating models that align with regulatory and strategic goals.
• Collaborate on fund lifecycle events (mergers, launches, liquidations) and manage fund asset transfers during migrations.
• Coordinate FX setup and support hedging activities for new providers.
• Act as the central contact for operational queries, ensuring smooth communication between custodians, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
• Maintain accurate data repositories to ensure transparent information flow.

What You’ll Bring

Substantial, hands‑on experience with custody account opening and market requirements, especially in cross‑bo...