Investment Support Manager (Fund Accounting experience)
22 Days Old
Role Purpose To lead the end-to-end ILP product operations vertical, overseeing the full investment lifecycle from fund order placement through NAV pricing generation, fund accounting and year-end reporting. The role is accountable for ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance (MAS and CPFIS), governance integrity, and scalable support for ILP product growth, including new launches and Direct Fund initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End ILP Investment Operations Ownership
Own the complete ILP operational workflow, including:Fund order placement and executionSubscription/redemption processingCorporate actions and lifecycle eventsCash management and reconciliationNAV validation and unit pricing oversight
Ensure timely and accurate NAV pricing generation
Oversee fund accounting processes specific to ILP structures
Serve as the primary escalation point for ILP operational issues
Accountability: Accurate, timely and well-controlled ILP operations across all products.
Regulatory & Governance Oversight (MAS & CPFIS)
Ensure compliance with applicable MAS regulations governing ILP operations
Ensure CPFIS-related requirements are adhered to where applicable
Maintain clear documentation, control evidence and governance frameworks
Lead regulatory reviews and respond to audit / supervisory queries
Strengthen ILP pricing governance and oversight framework
Monitor and manage regulatory risk exposures related to ILP products
Accountability: ILP operations remain fully compliant and audit-ready at all times.
ILP Product Launch & Change Management
Lead operational readiness for new ILP product launches
Assess accounting, data, workflow and control implications of new products
Partner with Product, Actuarial, Risk and Distribution teams on implementation
Design and embed scalable operational processes before BAU handover
Support Direct Fund Model initiatives and structural changes
Accountability: Smooth, well-controlled onboarding of new ILP products without downstream remediation.
Fund Accounting & Year-End Responsibilities
Oversee ILP-related fund accounting activities
Ensure month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes are completed accurately and on time
Lead preparation of ILP financial schedules and reporting
Coordinate audit processes related to ILP funds
Ensure books and records integrity for ILP structures
Accountability: Clean audit outcomes and accurate ILP financial reporting.
Controls, Risk & Operational Resilience
Establish strong maker-checker and escalation frameworks
Monitor operational incidents and drive root-cause remediation
Maintain ILP risk registers and control documentation
Reduce key-man dependency through documentation and cross-training
Ensure sustainable resourcing during peak periods
Accountability: Reduced operational risk and strengthened control environment.
Data & Process Optimisation
Partner with Fund Accounting Transformation & Data Lead to improve:Data qualityWorkflow efficiencyAutomation opportunities
Identify areas for operational simplification and digitisation
Ensure ILP workflows align with the broader IVS data architecture
Accountability: Efficient, scalable and future-ready ILP operations.
Key Requirements
Bachelor Degree in accountancy, finance or relevant
8–10 years’ experience in ILP operations, fund accounting or investment operations within an insurer or asset manager
Strong understanding of ILP product structures and unit pricing frameworks
Experience managing MAS regulatory requirements and CPFIS considerations
Proven track record managing product launches and operational change
Strong audit, governance and control mindset
Ability to operate in a lean but high-accountability environment
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- Location:
- Greater London
- Job Type:
- FullTime