Job Description
Senior Manager - Fund and Investment Operations
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Our client is a leading global asset management business undergoing a significant operational transformation. With a focus on creating a scalable, data-driven operating model, the organisation is investing heavily in automation, AI capabilities and operational excellence across its investment management and operational function.
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This role is Sydney based and offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping the future of operations within a sophisticated investment business. Reporting to the Global Head of Operations, this role will be responsible for delivering operational excellence, driving strategic initiatives and leading a team through a period of significant change and growth.
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Working closely with senior stakeholders across Investments, Product, Technology, Risk, Compliance and external service providers, you will be instrumental in building a scalable operating model that leverages data, automation and AI to support business growth and enhance decision-making. This role will suit someone with a resilient and confident leadership style, with the ability to challenge, influence and drive outcomes in a complex environment.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Lead end-to-een Fund and Investment Operations delivery, ensuring strong governance, risk management and operational excellence.
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Execute the operational strategy and transformation agenda across multiple operational functions.
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Drive process standardisation, automation and AI-enabled initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability and control.
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Oversee fund operational activities including NAV oversight, fund tax, distributions, performance fees and regulatory reporting.
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Develop and maintain robust operational controls, incident management frameworks and operational resilience capabilities.
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Lead governance forums,



stakeholder reporting and operational performance management across the function.
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Partner with Product, Technology, Compliance, Risk and Investment teams to successfully deliver change initiatives and new operating models.
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Manage key third-party providers, custodians and strategic technology partners.
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Build, develop and lead a high-performing operational team, ensuring strong succession planning and capability development.
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Act as the senior escalation point for operational issues, incidents and stakeholder matters.
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Skills & Experience:
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Extensive leadership and strategic operational experience within Funds and Investment Management
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Have worked for a global or large Investment Manager, and led large operational teams.
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Strong technical understanding of fund operations, including NAV oversight, fund tax, distributions, performance fees and operational controls.
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Proven track record driving and delivering operational transformation, process improvement and automation initiatives.
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Experience working across multiple operational disciplines, including investment and fund operations, compliance, performance or product-related functions.
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Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at executive level.
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Experience managing outsourced service providers, custodians and strategic vendor relationships.
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Knowledge of Aladdin would be highly regarded.
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Join a leading global asset management organisation during a significant period of transformation.
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Competitive remuneration package and employee perks.
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Opportunity to lead a broad operational function with strategic influence.
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Play a key role in shaping the future operating model through automation, data and AI initiatives.
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High-profile leadership position with significant stakeholder exposure.
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Collaborative and forward-thinking culture with strong long-term career opportunities.
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📌 Senior Manager - Fund And Investment Operations (New South Wales)
🏢 Keegan Adams Recruitment
📍 New South Wales