Operations Manager

This is a senior, practical and varied operations role at the centre of a growing investment management business. The Operations Manager will work closely with the COO as a trusted operational partner, helping to keep the business running smoothly day to day while improving systems, controls and processes for the next stage of growth.

The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between detailed operational work, service-provider oversight, trading support, internal coordination and project delivery. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and making things work better.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Support the smooth day-to-day running of operations across the group and its managed portfolios.

· Oversee and operate key asset management systems, including custody, transfer agency, rebalancing and trading workflows.

· Monitor cashflows and trading requirements, supporting pre-trade, execution and post-trade processes.

· Coordinate the accurate preparation and distribution of key fund data, documentation and operational reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

· Track investment allocations, investor/platform activity, fees, rebates and related operational processes.

· Manage day-to-day relationships with key service providers, including administrators, custodians, transfer agents, brokers, platforms and IT providers.

· Act as a central point of coordination between Operations, Finance, Sales, Compliance, Risk and senior management.

· Lead or support operational improvement projects, including automation, system enhancements, data integration and regulatory updates.