A highly regarded global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Investment Operations Manager to join its leadership team.
This is a key leadership opportunity for a seasoned investment operations skilled to take ownership of the day-to-day BAU function while also playing a pivotal role in driving transformation, implementing strategic change and building a high-performing, collaborative team culture .

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and implement strategic, operational and product-related requirements across Investment Operations.
- Develop and execute the Investment Operations team strategy, while contributing to the broader Operations and Business strategy.
- Champion a strong client-centric culture across the Investment Operations function, strengthening stakeholder relationships and service outcomes.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, identifying and implementing initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, effectiveness and performance.
- Oversee and govern Transitional Service Arrangement (TSA) activities, ensuring effective delivery, governance and outcomes.
- Provide oversight of fund accounting , ensuring accuracy, quality and adherence to relevant requirements.
- Lead and oversee fund tax management activities.
- Ensure robust and timely financial reporting processes and outcomes.
- Manage and govern key service provider relationships and performance .
- Maintain a strong focus on operational risk, controls and governance , ensuring appropriate frameworks and processes are embedded.
- Provide support across regulatory and compliance requirements, ensuring ongoing operational adherence to relevant obligations.
- Lead and contribute to projects,



transformation and change management initiatives across Investment Operations.
- Maintain solid operational governance and compliance across all relevant regulatory and organisational requirements.

Key Requirements

- 10+ years' experience within asset management, fund administration, custody or a related investment operations environment.
- Extensive experience and strong technical expertise in fund accounting and fund tax .
- Strong understanding of managed funds, unit trust structures and investment operations .
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Australian investment management regulatory environment .
- CPA or CA qualified .
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and evolving environment.
- Solid problem-solving, research, analytical and decision-making capabilities.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
- Demonstrated people leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
- A flexible, pragmatic and hands-on leadership style, with the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.
- A proven track record of delivering operational improvements and successfully managing change.

The Opportunity

This is a key leadership appointment within a highly regarded global financial services organisation. It represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced investment operations professional who is looking to take the next step in their career, influence meaningful change and work alongside some of the industry's most accomplished professionals.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of the Investment Operations function, drive operational excellence and make a meaningful impact across the broader organisation .

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📌 Senior Investment Operations Manager (Sydney)
🏢 GOW Recruitment
📍 Sydney