Operations Manager

To oversee or manage valuation activities of Investment Funds outsourced to Third Party Administrators. To calculate or oversee the timely and accurate publication of unit prices across a range of Investment Fund ranges including SICAV, UCITS ICAV, QIAIF ICAV, CCF, QIAIF, Liquidity, ETF, CIT, Pooled Funds, Pension and Insurance Funds.

Also to support ongoing diligence over supplier accounting and valuation activities where LGIM has delegated to a third party.

DIMENSIONS

Strong knowledge of UK, US Investment Funds
Technical product oversight and guidance on fund investments
A strong understanding of regulatory standards for pricing and valuations within the UK and internationally
A strong understanding of fund valuations and the components
A strong understanding of supplier relationships

Substantial financial services industry experience required

REGULATORY

This role is not regulated by the FCA and the jobholder is not required to be an Approved Person.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Unit Price Oversight. To oversee the price validation process for Investment Funds on a daily within strict deadlines, by performing tolerance checks against benchmarks or comparative data.
Also to proactively identifying areas of concern, and enhance procedures where weaknesses or potential efficiencies are identified, to demonstrate a clear and risk based approach to outsourcing arrangements.

Fund Oversight Processes. Manage operational controls within the Fund Oversight team, ensuring the Third Party Administrators receive relevant data for the production of fund valuations and operating controls to ensure compliance with regulations (eg Fund Manager

Education: Graduate

Preferred skills: Capital Market->Capital Market Operations