Lead and enhance daily investment operations and fund administration, while driving process improvements, automation and a robust control environment across the function.

Client Details

This is a permanent opportunity as a Investment Operations Manager with a well-established organisation in the financial services sector. The company is a mid-sized enterprise with a focus on providing top-tier personal investment financial services solutions to its clients.

Description

Investment Operations Manager

Up to £80,000 | Permanent | Leading Financial Services Organisation

A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Investment Operations Manager to take a senior role within their Investment Operations function. This is an exciting opportunity to lead daily investment and fund administration processes, strengthen operational controls and drive meaningful improvements across systems, processes and operational capability.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, have strong expertise in unit‑linked funds, and enjoy delivering operational excellence, this role could be a great fit.

The Role

In this Investment Operations Manager role, you will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running and ongoing enhancement of end‑to‑end investment operations. Acting as the senior professional in the team, you'll ensure high‑quality delivery of fund administration activities, robust oversight of investment and treasury processes, and the development of an effective control environment.

You will also lead process improvement initiatives, modernise systems and contribute to operational change programmes that enhance efficiency, automation and governance.

What You'll Be Doing

Operational Leadership

Oversee daily investment operations including: Appropriations Trade placement and settlement Treasury processes Unit pricing Fund valuation and associated fund administration activities Review outputs from investment and treasury systems to ensure accurate and timely processing.

Controls, Oversight & Reconciliation

Lead the design, operation and ongoing enhancement of a robust control environment. Sign off reconciliations including: Control accounts Trades and settlements Variance checks Exception and root‑cause investigations Strengthen controls across key operational areas such as fund tax, rebates and box management.

Fund Administration Expertise

Act as the subject matter expert on unit‑linked funds and retail investment products, ensuring accurate and compliant administration across all fund processes. Oversee operational aspects of the I‑E tax regime, BLAGAB and unit‑linked fund taxation.

Change, Improvement & Systems Development

Deliver an operational improvement roadmap, including leading a major investment system upgrade. Implement best‑practice procedures and introduce more automated, efficient and scalable operational processes. Explore and implement enhancements such as automation tools, APIs, SFTP integrations and new system capabilities.

Projects & Stakeholder Engagement

Leaddeep‑dive operational projects such as: ALM reconciliations Shareholder vs policyholder activity Intrafund and intercompany processes Rebate reviews Partner with Finance, Risk, Compliance and other stakeholders to support interpretation of results and management information. Provide operational input into regulatory reporting processes, including Solvency II.

Profile

What We're Looking For in a Investment Operations Manager:

Essential

Extensive experience in investment operations, fund administration, within a life insurer or asset manager ideally, or perhaps a professional services environment. Strong knowledge of unit‑linked funds and retail investment product structures. Experience operating in a unit pricing environment. Hands‑on experience with investment systems such as: InvestPro pControl HiPortfolio Strong reconciliation experience including variance analysis and root‑cause investigation. Deep understanding of operational controls and experience building and maintaining robust control frameworks. Knowledge of the operational aspects of the I‑E regime and unit‑linked fund tax processes.

Desirable

Experience leading system upgrades or operational transformation initiatives. Exposure to automation and digital workflow tools. Understanding of Solvency II or equivalent regulatory reporting from an operational perspective.

Job Offer

Competitive salary between £75,000 and £85,000 per annum plus 20/25% bonus 1-2 days hybrid working arrangement for flexibility and work-life balance. Flexible start time (8-9:30 am) 35 hour week Generous benefits package, including up to 10% matched pension contribution and 28 days of holiday leave. Opportunity to work in south London with a reputable organisation in the financial services industry. Supportive and professional company culture with opportunities for career progression.If you're ready to advance your career as an Investment Operations Manager and Fund Administration, we encourage you to apply today and take the next step in your professional journey