NAV Oversight & Investment Operations)

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fund operations professional to join a high-performing EMEA team, supporting critical fund administration and investment operations activities across a diverse range of investment products.

Reporting to the Manager, Fund & Investment Administration EMEA, this role will play a key part in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of NAV Oversight and Investment Operations activities, whilst contributing to a strong control environment, operational resilience and continuous improvement initiatives.

As a Senior Administrator, you will take ownership of a broad range of operational processes across the investment lifecycle, working closely with internal stakeholders and third-party service providers. You will operate with a high degree of independence, applying sound judgement and technical expertise to resolve complex issues, manage exceptions and support the ongoing enhancement of operational processes.

This role offers exposure to a wide range of fund administration activities and provides an excellent platform for someone looking to further develop their expertise within a sophisticated asset management environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee key EMEA operational activities across NAV Oversight and Investment Operations.
• Investigate and resolve NAV breaks, valuation and pricing exceptions, cash and position discrepancies, and trade-related issues.
• Support operational processes throughout the trade and post-trade lifecycle, ensuring accurate and timely execution.
• Maintain robust documentation, controls, operating procedures and evidence records.
• Support wider Fund & Investment Administration activities as required.
• Liaise with fund administrators, custodians and other service providers to ensure effective oversight and issue resolution.
• Build strong relationships with Product, Investment, Finance, Risk and Compliance teams across the business.
• Support governance, audit and regulatory requests through the provision of accurate operational information and evidence.
• Assist in coordinating responses to operational incidents and significant fund events.
• Execute and evidence key controls to maintain a strong governance framework.
• Support investigations into operational incidents and process exceptions.
• Contribute to operational resilience through effective procedures, cross-training and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain awareness of relevant regulatory and market developments impacting EMEA fund operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, scalability and control effectiveness.
• Support process automation and technology-driven enhancements, including AI-enabled solutions where appropriate.
• Participate in change initiatives, testing and implementation activities.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of management information, reporting and operational workflows.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Solid experience within Fund Administration, Fund Operations or Investment Operations gained in an asset management environment.
• Strong exposure to NAV Oversight, valuation oversight, investment operations or related fund servicing activities.
• Working knowledge of EMEA fund structures and operational processes.
• Experience investigating and resolving operational exceptions in a controlled and time-sensitive environment.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in automation and process optimisation.
• Advanced Excel and operational systems experience.
• Working knowledge of Aladdin is essential.

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected global investment organisation at a time of continued growth and transformation. You will gain broad exposure across fund administration and investment operations while working alongside experienced industry professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

If you are a fund operations professional looking to take the next step in your career and broaden your exposure across NAV Oversight and Investment Operations, I would  love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to Karen.kerr@edenscott.com