Middle Office & Ops Manager - Private Equity

Middle Office & Operations Manager - Specialist Investment Manager

London | Hybrid

A highly respected specialist investment manager with over £10bn+ AUM is looking to appoint a Middle Office & Operations Manager to join its growing investment platform.

Reporting directly to the COO, this is a high-profile position offering broad exposure across front office, operations, compliance, finance and external service providers. The role sits at the heart of the investment business and will play a key part in driving operational excellence as the firm continues to scale.

The Opportunity

As the operational lead for the investment platform, you'll oversee the end-to-end middle office function while delivering strategic initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability and control across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Lead the firm's middle office and investment operations function, ensuring seamless day-to-day delivery.
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• Partner directly with the COO on strategic operational initiatives and business transformation projects.
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• Drive process optimisation through automation, technology and AI-enabled workflows.
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• Oversee trading support, corporate actions, portfolio oversight, regulatory reporting and operational controls.
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• Manage operational onboarding for new funds and investment mandates.
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• Build and maintain strong relationships with custodians, administrators, depositaries and other third-party providers.
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• Coordinate investor, management and regulatory reporting across the investment platform.
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• Ensure the integrity and governance of investment and operational data.
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• Lead system implementations and operational change projects.
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• Manage, mentor and develop a small operations team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
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Requirements:

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• Experience within asset management, investment operations or fund operations.
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• Strong knowledge of middle office processes and investment lifecycle management.
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• Experience managing operational projects, process improvements or systems implementations.
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• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to work directly with senior leadership.
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• A commercial mindset with a genuine interest in improving how an investment business operates.
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• A naturally organised and proactive approach, with the ability to balance strategic projects alongside day-to-day delivery.
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