Fund Operations Manager
The Fund Operations Manager supports the regional Fund Operations team by overseeing the daily operational activities of a portfolio of investment funds. Reporting to the Regional Head of Fund Operations, the role ensures fund transactions, valuations, reconciliations, regulatory processes, and service-provider activities are completed accurately and on time.
Key responsibilities
- Process and oversee daily fund transactions for group-managed funds and affiliated entities.
- Monitor fund activity, review broker and cash reconciliations, and process corporate actions.
- Review daily and monthly NAV calculations, investment positions, and adherence to valuation policies.
- Investigate and resolve data or tolerance exceptions from third-party fund administrators.
- Ensure subscriptions, redemptions, and other dealing activities are processed promptly by service providers.
- Coordinate with brokers, custodians, fund administrators, auditors, and internal teams including Risk, Compliance, and Investor Relations.
- Monitor investment restrictions and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Review financial statements, support external audit queries, and provide requested documentation.
- Prepare payments and monitor the accuracy of fund expenses.
- Review fund documents, side letters, and agreements, coordinating document management internally.
- Conduct KYC and AML checks on counterparties.
- Support FATCA and CRS compliance programmes.
- Contribute to group projects and take on other assignments from regional or head-office leadership as needed.
Required profile
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least five years experience in fund accounting or fund administration within asset management.
- Understanding of investment funds and fund structures.
- Strong analytical, administrative, organisational, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Proficiency with standard office productivity tools.
- Strong spoken and written English.
Preferred qualifications
- CPA qualification.
- Knowledge of both listed and private-equity fund structures, particularly Cayman Islands, UCITS, and Singapore structures.
