OPERATIONS & OUTSOURCING MANAGER

Operations & Outsourcing Manager

About the Company:

Our client is a dynamic and rapidly growing asset management firm based in Dublin, operating as a subsidiary of a leading European bank. The company adopts a fully digital approach and is committed to innovation, positioning itself as a key player in the industry. Since its inception, the firm has experienced significant growth, currently managing approximately €29.5bn in assets.

The Opportunity:

Due to substantial business growth, our client is seeking a talented Operations & Outsourcing Manager to join its Operations team. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the selected candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the UCITS Management Company business.

Main Responsibilities and duties:

• Coordinates and oversees day-to-day activities, including outsourcing Middle Office, Administration, Investment Team, and settlement operations.
• Provides daily oversight of the EMIR reconciliation program.
• Ensures timely escalation and resolution of all potential and actual issues.
• Facilitates the resolution of settlement fails.
• Reviews reconciliations between counter-parties, custodians, and administrators, coordinating investigations among different outsourced service providers.
• Liaises with global and local transfer agents for projecting cash flows due to subscriptions/redemption’s.
• Collaborates with investment managers and counter parties to resolve pre-trade and trade matching issues.
• Ensures the Front Office system is up-to-date in terms of limits definitions, product setup, and definitions.
• Designs Process Management Flow with both Custodian and Administrator of Luxembourg and Irish Umbrella Fund.
• Provides oversight and supervision of service providers, including initial and ongoing due diligence and review of monthly/quarterly/ad-hoc and board reporting.
• Collaborates with and oversees the work of junior team members.
• Reviews computation of Ongoing Charges of Fund Administrators and provides periodic budget updates.
• Manages distribution requirements in relation to reporting of UCITS products.
• Ensures SLAs/SLDs are periodically reviewed and kept up to date.
• Assists in performing life cycle events on the sub-funds promoted by the company.

Key Requirements:

• Holds a third-level qualification in Accountancy, Finance, or a Business discipline.
• Possesses 7+ years of experience in a Middle Office/Operations/Back Office function, preferably in Asset Management/Investment Management or UCITS Management Company Experience.
• Has exposure to regulatory reporting (EMIR, SFTR, etc.) and familiarity with reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of UCITS and other relevant financial products, instruments, and markets.
• Essential skills include strong planning, problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder management.
• Exhibits the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Is comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
• Is well-organised with strong time management skills.
• Displays enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, and a self-starter attitude.
• Enrolment in professional programs is a plus, as is evidence of continuous self-development.
• Fluency in English is required.

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