At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and oversight of ETF fund accounting operations.
- Company: Join Royal London, a top-rated mutual financial services company.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive day rate and hybrid working model.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the growing ETF market with your expertise.
- Qualifications: Deep knowledge of ETF fund accounting and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Royal London is a Financial Services company with a difference. As the UK's largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, we're owned by our members and work for their benefit, not for shareholder profits. We've grown rapidly and have been recognised as one of the UK's top rated places to work. Today, Royal London has over £170 billion of assets under management, and around 4,000 employees working in five offices across the UK and Ireland.
This role will be the fund accounting lead into the ETF programme, responsible for designing and overseeing the accounting model to support ETF operations. The candidate must have prior experience building fund accounting capabilities for ETFs, including NAV oversight, reconciliation, and control frameworks.
What you'll do:
- Lead the design of the ETF fund accounting operating model, including process flows, controls, and stakeholder roles.
- Oversee outsourced fund accounting activities, ensuring alignment where possible with existing offshore models and regulatory requirements.
- Support due diligence efforts on third-party providers, focusing on operational and service-level aspects.
- Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and Tech/Data teams to ensure robust control frameworks and data architecture.
- Provide SME input into governance papers, TOM documentation, and interdependency mapping.
The skills you'll need:
- Deep expertise in ETF based fund accounting, including NAV oversight and reconciliation for ETFs.
- Experience with offshore fund structures and Irish regulatory frameworks.
- Familiarity with third party fund accounting engines.
- Strong documentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Prior involvement in ETF fund launches or operating model builds.
This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella/PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our sourcing specialists now.
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Royal London stands out as an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work within the UK's largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a culture that prioritises member benefits over shareholder profits, employees enjoy a supportive environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. The hybrid working model in London allows for flexibility, while the company's recognition as one of the UK's top-rated workplaces ensures that you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact.
