UCITS Operations Specialist

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Join our dynamic team as a BAU Change Pooled Vehicles Operations Specialist, driving market account openings and managing fund lifecycle events for pooled mutual funds across Europe. Play a critical part in a strategic provider transition, ensuring seamless market access and robust compliance for new fund launches, mergers, and liquidations.

What You’ll Do

• Open and maintain custody market accounts, managing all compliance documentation and market‑specific requirements.
• Support account and clearing broker onboarding to guarantee operational readiness.
• Lead process design with providers for new operating models that align with regulatory and strategic goals.
• Collaborate on fund lifecycle events (mergers, launches, liquidations) and manage fund asset transfers during migrations.
• Coordinate FX setup and support hedging activities for new providers.
• Act as the central contact for operational queries, ensuring smooth communication between custodians, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
• Maintain accurate data repositories to ensure transparent information flow.

What You’ll Bring

• Substantial, hands‑on experience with custody account opening and market requirements, especially in cross‑border, documentary markets.
• In‑depth knowledge of fund lifecycle events for UCITS, including asset transfers, tax consequences, and local market practices.
• Familiarity with fund industry accounting and NAV, as well as back‑-, middle‑, and front‑office operations.
• Strong grasp of custody networks and experience managing complex fund structures (UCITS, SICAF, FCP).
• Proactive approach to operational problem‑solving and continuous process improvement.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Investment Management