Single Family Office - Operations Manager

Single Family Office – Operations Manager

Job details

Location: London

Date Posted: 19 February 2021

Category: Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: Competitive

Description

Our client is a growing Single Family Office based in London. Due to continued company growth and success, they are now looking to recruit an Operations Manager to join their small team on a permanent basis.

Taking responsibility for the full range of operational functions, typical duties of the Operations Manager will include:

• Production of performance reports
• Assessing performance metrics
• Working closely with the investment team to manage investment execution, settlement, position management, and reporting
• Oversight of investment execution working with external managers and counterparties, managing fund subscriptions and redemptions, stock and bond trades and currency hedges
• Managing and maintaining the investment database, keeping up to date records of all investment activity
• Maintaining forward-looking cash-flow projections for the investment portfolio, tracking budget vs. actual variances
• Producing investment reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Working closely with the CFO on daily cash management, cashflow forecasting maintaining the firm’s books and records
• Reconciling cash and holdings with fund administrators and custodians
• Monitoring margin balances held at brokers

The Operations Manager must have the following credentials:

• Over 10 years of professional experience in investment operations
• Experience in performance reporting or performance attribution is essential
• Experience working in another single/multi family office, Fund of Funds, Endowment or a boutique investment management house is essential
• An enthusiastic and hands-on approach
• An inquisitive and proactive nature
• Strong grasp of Excel, including exposure to VBA and/or Macros
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• A strong academic background and degree

Due to the nature of this role, candidates can only be considered if they have worked within a family office, Fund of Funds, Endowment or boutique investment management house.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a collegiate, successful business.

If you believe your background meets the criteria, please apply with your CV.

Note, this is a highly competitive position and only successful applicants will be responded to.