1. Permanent role, Investment Operations Manager, South London
2. 35 hours week, flexible start times, 28 days holiday + stats!
About Our Client
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.
Job Description
Investment Operations ManagerUp to £80,000 | Permanent | Leading Financial Services OrganisationA 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 RoleIn 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 DoingOperational Leadership
3. Oversee daily investment operations including:AppropriationsTrade placement and settlementTreasury processesUnit pricingFund valuation and associated fund administration activities
4. Review outputs from investment and treasury systems to ensure accurate and timely processing.
Controls, Oversight & Reconciliation
5. Lead the design, operation and ongoing enhancement of a robust control environment.
6. Sign off reconciliations including:Control accountsTrades and settlementsVariance checksException and root‑cause investigations
7. Strengthen controls across key operational areas such as fund tax, rebates and box management.
Fund Administration Expertise
8. Act as the subject matter expert on unit‑linked funds and retail investment products, ensuring accurate and compliant administration across all fund processes.
9. Oversee operational aspects of the I‑E tax regime, BLAGAB and unit‑linked fund taxation.
Change, Improvement & Systems Development
10. Deliver an operational improvement roadmap, including leading a major investment system upgrade.
11. Implement best‑practice procedures and introduce more automated, efficient and scalable operational processes.
12. Explore and implement enhancements such as automation tools, APIs, SFTP integrations and new system capabilities.
Projects & Stakeholder Engagement
13. Leaddeep‑dive operational projects such as:ALM reconciliationsShareholder vs policyholder activityIntrafund and intercompany processesRebate reviews
14. Partner with Finance, Risk, Compliance and other stakeholders to support interpretation of results and management information.
15. Provide operational input into regulatory reporting processes, including Solvency II.
The Successful Applicant
What We're Looking For in a Investment Operations Manager:Essential
16. Extensive experience in investment operations, fund administration, within a life insurer or asset manager ideally, or perhaps a professional services environment.
17. Strong knowledge of unit‑linked funds and retail investment product structures.
18. Experience operating in a unit pricing environment.
19. Hands‑on experience with investment systems such as:InvestPropControlHiPortfolio
20. Strong reconciliation experience including variance analysis and root‑cause investigation.
21. Deep understanding of operational controls and experience building and maintaining robust control frameworks.
22. Knowledge of the operational aspects of the I‑E regime and unit‑linked fund tax processes.
Desirable
23. Experience leading system upgrades or operational transformation initiatives.
24. Exposure to automation and digital workflow tools.
25. Understanding of Solvency II or equivalent regulatory reporting from an operational perspective.
What's on Offer
26. Competitive salary between £75,000 and £85,000 per annum plus 20/25% bonus
27. 1-2 days hybrid working arrangement for flexibility and work-life balance. Flexible start time (8-9:30 am)
28. 35 hour week
29. Generous benefits package, including up to 10% matched pension contribution and 28 days of holiday leave.
30. Opportunity to work in south London with a reputable organisation in the financial services industry.
31. 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.