Fund Oversight Specialist

A well established wealth/Investment Manager wish to recruit within fund operations, the successful candidate will provide support to the operation, development and implementation of the Firm’s Fund and External Custody business as a key member of the Operations Team.

Main Duties

To provide support to the operation, development and implementation of the Firm’s Fund and External Custody business as a key member of the Operations Team

Work with the COO, Chief Product Officer and Funds Support Specialist to assist in the development / acquisition of new funds and external custody mandates and the optimisation of existing funds

Assist the Funds Support Specialist in managing the Fund’s Service Providers, ensuring that their services are defined and overseen.

Take responsibility for the administrative aspects of these relationships

Assist the team in ensuring the correct operation of the Firm’s legal, control and risk frameworks with respect to Fund Operations

Provide support to operating model and other project work that impacts Funds operations and infrastructure.

Assist in the delivery of support services, production of MI and meetings with ICM and SWM.

Involvement and contribution to the Product Governance Committee, providing support to the Chief Product Officer.

Working with the wider company to set up and support the external custody business.

Reviewing and updating Fund data on various platforms

Experience Required

Preferably 5 years plus securities industry experience in a similar role with funds experience

Ability to form strong relationship with 'clients’ - i.e. Front Office and service providers

Good organisational and communication skills

Ability to prioritise, be proactive, act on own initiative and lead on deliverables

Great attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Self-sufficient, lateral thinker with strong interpersonal skills