Fund Administration Manager

Summary of the role

We’re looking for a highly skilled Fund Administration Manager, to lead a specialist fund administration service for key client accounts. This is a niche, newly created role within our Specialist Finance Services function, responsible for overseeing complex and high-risk fund administration activities.

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial data and fund operations, while maintaining strong client relationships and driving continuous improvement, across processes and systems.

Benefits

• 33 days including Bank Holidays
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Personal and career development opportunities to progress your aspirations within the company as well as through our global parent company (Tata Consultancy Services)
• Access to Perks at Work (an online discounted shopping platform) saving you money on a wide range of goods and services, including your weekly food shop, holidays and electrical goods
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest free Season Ticket loans
• A companywide Wellbeing programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits/resources to support your mental/physical and financial wellbeing
• A comprehensive set of Moments that Matter policies, such as Carer’s Leave, Foster Leave and Retirement Leave
• A contributory company pension scheme where we match your contributions up to 6%, Group Life Assurance ('Death in Service') & Group Income Protection
• Apply to find out about our other benefits

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and manage fund administration activities for assigned client(s)
• Ensure robust processes and controls are in place to meet regulatory and client requirements
• Oversee fund accounting, including valuation, unit pricing, and NAV accuracy
• Manage relationships with investment managers and external service providers
• Maintain high standards of client service and risk mitigation
• Drive improvements to investment administration processes and operating models
• Monitor industry developments and implement necessary changes
• Ensure data integrity within financial systems and general ledger
• Lead, develop and support a small team of specialist fund administration professionals
• Perform authorised signatory responsibilities where required

What we’re looking for

• Extensive experience in investment administration, fund accounting, valuation and unit pricing
• In-depth knowledge of life & pensions regulations, taxation, and accounting standards
• Understanding of investment instruments, market protocols, and third-party operating models
• Experience leading and managing fund administration teams.
• Experience managing client relationships and external stakeholders
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret financial data and produce MI
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools
• Proven leadership and people management capability
• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA) or equivalent relevant experience
• Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) or similar (desirable)

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