Senior Manager, Investment Operations

Melbourne Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Head/Senior Manager - Investment Operations to play a key leadership role within the investment operations function of a growing financial services organisation.
  • Global Asset Manager
  • Great exposure to senior leadership

About Our Client

Global Asset Manager

Job Description

Team Leadership

  • Lead, develop and support a team of investment operations professionals.
  • Manage day-to-day priorities and ensure responsibilities are clearly understood across the team.
  • Provide coaching, technical guidance and ongoing development.
  • Promote a collaborative, accountable and high-performing team environment.
  • Act as a senior escalation point for complex operational matters.



Investment Operations

  • Oversee the day-to-day operational processes supporting the organisation's investment activities.
  • Ensure investment transactions, cash movements, reconciliations and other operational activities are completed accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintain appropriate oversight of investment and portfolio data.
  • Work closely with investment teams to investigate and resolve operational issues.
  • Ensure operational processes continue to meet the requirements of the investment function.



Operational Controls & Governance

  • Maintain a strong control environment across investment operations.
  • Identify operational risks and ensure appropriate controls and procedures are maintained.
  • Support audit, regulatory and governance requirements.
  • Maintain policies, procedures and operational documentation.
  • Ensure operational incidents and exceptions are appropriately investigated, escalated and resolved.



External Service Providers

  • Manage day-to-day relationships with custodians, administrators and other external service providers.
  • Monitor service delivery and performance against agreed expectations.
  • Coordinate the resolution of operational issues with external partners.
  • Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.



The Successful Applicant

Candidates will typically have 10+ years of experience within investment management or financial services, with demonstrated leadership experience across investment operations or a related function.

Experience within an asset manager, superannuation fund, private markets manager, wealth manager or other institutional investment environment would be highly regarded.

A relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related discipline is preferred. Relevant postgraduate or professional qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

You will ideally bring:

  • Significant experience across investment operations, middle office, investment administration or fund operations.
  • Strong understanding of investment markets and the operational investment lifecycle.
  • Experience leading and developing teams.
  • Exposure to multiple asset classes would be advantageous.
  • Experience managing custodians, administrators or other investment service providers.
  • Strong understanding of operational risk, controls and governance.
  • Experience improving systems, processes and operating models.
  • Ability to work closely with investment professionals and senior executives.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Commercial mindset with an understanding of how operations can support business growth.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • Permanent position based in Melbourne.
  • Opportunities to lead and shape investment operations in a financial services organisation.



If you're ready to take on this leadership role in Melbourne's financial services industry, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Ben Naylor
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7103804
Phone number
+61386166225

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Back Office Operations & Trade Support
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Melbourne
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Naylor
Consultant phone
+61386166225
Job Reference
JN-092026-7103804

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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