Senior Fund Onboarding Manager (Dublin)

Carne Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carne Group seeks an experienced Fund Onboarding Manager to lead complex onboarding projects for new funds and clients in Dublin. You will coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, oversee AML/KYC and risk assessments, and ensure timely, compliant launches while maintaining strong client relationships.

You will advise governance processes, mentor junior staff, and drive continuous improvements across onboarding workflows in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in the funds industry, ideally within Management Company / AIFM environments.
• Strong knowledge of UCITS and AIF structures, including Luxembourg vehicles.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple onboarding programmes simultaneously.
• Fluency in English essential; other languages (French, German, Mandarin) advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with confidence in engaging with clients and senior internal stakeholders.
• Experience supporting process improvements, operational enhancements, or digitisation initiatives.
• Ability to mentor or support junior team members across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the onboarding lead for assigned clients, ensuring a coordinated, high-quality onboarding experience.
• Build strong relationships with Sales, Relationship Management, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Operations to ensure effective communication and execution.
• Present new clients/funds to internal approval committees and ensure follow-up queries are resolved.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the client experience and support business growth.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of onboarding projects, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and risk considerations are proactively managed.
• Tailor onboarding plans to the specific fund structure, regulatory regime, and client requirements.
• Oversee delegate due diligence and coordinate with Oversight teams to ensure timely completion.
• Oversee AML/KYC, operational readiness, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate implementation with delegates (Administrator, Depositary, Investment Manager, Distributor) to ensure all SLAs and processes are agreed prior to launch.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure governance standards are adhered to.
• Contribute to standardisation, automation, and process enhancements across onboarding processes.
• Support development and rollout of onboarding technology or workflow solutions.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments impacting onboarding and ensure relevant updates are shared with global teams.
• Identify operational risks and propose improvements to strengthen controls.
• Support and mentor onboarding team members across jurisdictions as needed.
• Promote consistent ways of working and contribute to team capability building.
• Foster a collaborative, client centric culture aligned with organisational values.

Skills

Funds industry experience (3-5 years)

UCITS and AIF structures knowledge

Project management

English fluency

Additional languages (French, German,

Client/stakeholder communication

Process improvements / digitisation

Mentoring junior team members

Job description

Carne Group seeks an experienced Fund Onboarding Manager to lead complex onboarding projects for new funds and clients in Dublin. You will coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, oversee AML/KYC and risk assessments, and ensure timely, compliant launches while maintaining strong client relationships.

You will advise governance processes, mentor junior staff, and drive continuous improvements across onboarding workflows in a fast-paced, regulated environment.