Senior Manager – Fund Operations (Oversight & People Leadership Role)

Waystone; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for a Senior Manager in Fund Operations in Mumbai. The ideal candidate is a Qualified Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with SLAs, mentoring team leaders, and overseeing operational controls. The role offers full-time employment in a dynamic environment, focused on maintaining high standards and fostering team engagement.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in fund operations.
• Strong understanding of governance and regulations.
• Detail-oriented and flexible to work in rotational shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all SLAs and regulatory deadlines are met.
• Oversee operational controls and internal control testing.
• Mentor Team Leaders and manage performance.

Skills

NAV calculation

Fund accounting

Team leadership

Change management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant

Job description

Senior Manager – Fund Operations (Oversight & People Leadership Role)

Department - Fund Operations

Shift - UK/EMEA (starting at 12:30 PM or later)

Apply If you are a Qualified Chartered Accountant, based in Mumbai & meet below mentioned criteria

What You’ll Do

• Ensure all internal/external SLAs and regulatory deadlines are met
• Maintain high-quality standards across all deliverables
• Identify emerging risks and manage departmental risk registers
• Oversee operational controls and internal control testing
• Act as a key escalation point for non-compliance and risk issues
• Support audits, compliance visits, and regulatory reviews
• Build strong partnerships with global stakeholders
• Champion process improvements and operating model enhancements
• Create and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics
• Mentor Team Leaders and colleagues
• Drive performance management, appraisals and incentive cycles
• Manage capacity, FTE utilisation, leaves and shrinkage
• Partner with HR on hiring, budgeting and workforce planning
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive and engaging work culture
• Promote talent retention, reward & recognition and team engagement

Who You Are

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 15+ years of relevant experience
• Strong experience in NAV calculation, fund accounting and oversight
• Deep understanding of Fund Operations, governance and regulations
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage change and influence stakeholders
• Detail-oriented, risk-focused, and flexible to work rotational shifts

Work Location

Vikhroli, Mumbai (India Operations Hub) – Take a virtual tour of our Mumbai office 🪸 https://lnkd.in/dUBZVYkV

Interested?

Apply Now!!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Financial Services and Capital Markets