Aviation Finance: Fund Operations Manager

Coopman Search and Selection | B Corp™; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coopman Search and Selection | B Corp™ in Dublin is seeking an experienced Fund Operations professional to support a portfolio across finance, treasury and operations. You will handle capital calls, distributions, reconciliations and financial reporting to enable efficient asset management.

The role requires 5+ years in fund operations or related finance environments, strong analytical and Excel skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement within aviation finance or private equity

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in fund operations, fund accounting, investment operations, accounting or a similar financial services environment.
• Experience within aircraft leasing, aviation finance, private equity, asset management or fund administration would be advantageous.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to understand complex transactions and structures.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with financial or fund administration systems.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive and comfortable working with a high degree of responsibility.
• Commercially minded with strong problem-solving skills.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within fund operations and aviation finance.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of capital calls, distributions and other portfolio transactions.
• Processing and reviewing transactions across the portfolio, including cash movements, investments, sales and distributions.
• Supporting the administration and monitoring of financing arrangements, including lender correspondence and reporting requirements.
• Overseeing management fee calculations and related reporting.
• Assisting with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Supporting the annual external audit process and liaising with auditors.
• Reviewing monthly account analyses, reconciliations and financial information.
• Supporting portfolio reporting and the preparation of management information.
• Assisting with financial modelling and analysis across the portfolio.
• Working with internal teams to improve processes, reporting and operational efficiency.
• Preparing ad hoc analysis and reports as required.
• Working closely with stakeholders across Finance, Treasury, Tax, Legal and Operations

Skills

Fund operations

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Tools

Fund administration systems

Financial systems

Job description

Coopman Search and Selection | B Corp™ in Dublin is seeking an experienced Fund Operations professional to support a portfolio across finance, treasury and operations. You will handle capital calls, distributions, reconciliations and financial reporting to enable efficient asset management.

The role requires 5+ years in fund operations or related finance environments, strong analytical and Excel skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement within aviation finance or private equity