UK Funds - Transfer Agency (TA) & Client Services Oversight Manager

Exciting role reporting to the UK Head of Transfer Agency, Client Services and Governance. This opportunity involves managing a team responsible for overseeing the UK TA and Client Service functions, which are delivered through a third‑party administrator. You will ensure high standards of service for both retail and corporate clients, maintain strong governance, and consistently strive to enhance the service provided to all clients. The services provided comprise traditional Transfer Agency (TA) functions, client servicing, and complaint handling requirements as mandated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). JPMAM retains full accountability for overseeing TA operations, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Leveraging strong TA business, technical, and regulatory knowledge, excellent relationship management skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving requirements and drive continuous improvement will set you up for success.

Job responsibilities

• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a small, high performing team, conducting regular 1‑to‑1 development meetings, appraisals, and performance reviews, while also overseeing and supporting a small offshore team to ensure seamless collaboration and delivery.
  • Act as the internal key point of contact for stakeholders such as Sales Support, Intermediary Account Management, Compliance, Legal, Investment Desks and Risk.
  • Key contact and escalation point for the TA vendor.
• Client Service & TA Oversight
  • Provide client service oversight, including monitoring client trends, particularly those indicating signs of vulnerability, issue management, post‑call surveys, and referrals of queries outside TA responsibility, ensuring prompt follow‑up and minimal client impact.
  • Prioritise client experience and demonstrate good outcomes, placing Consumer Duty at the heart of decision‑making.
  • Oversight of typical TA responsibilities – including Dealing, Cashflow monitoring and escalation with relevant investment desks around any issues, Settlements, Registrations, Rebate Processing, AML, Tax Reporting.
• Third‑Party & Vendor Oversight
  • Oversee and manage the TA to ensure high‑quality service delivery through KPIs, SLAs and compliance with contractual obligations, fostering a collaborative partnership built on mutual trust and transparency.
  • Conduct regular in‑person site visits with TA and other vendors as required to maintain oversight, leverage relationships, and act as delivery manager.
  • Build relationships with peers of the appointed TA and attend multi‑client forums and committees.
• Change Management & Process Improvement
  • Lead and manage change initiatives, including holistic client service improvements, process simplification, and regulatory projects such as Accelerated Settlement.
• Complaints & Issue Resolution
  • Oversee complaints, chair the monthly European Complaints Forum, review trends, collaborate with TA on prevention, engage with FOS, manage complex complaints, ex‑gratia payments, and ensure FCA reporting is completed.
• Risk, Controls & Performance Monitoring
  • Analyse errors and breaches, understand TA control failures, and explore preventative actions both within TA and internally.
  • Identify, act on, and minimise risks within the business.
  • Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring timely and appropriate escalation of any trends or performance issues.
• Specialist & Governance Activities
  • Represent UK TA Oversight within Asset Management Governance forums and produce relevant reporting.
  • Act as Subject Matter Expert and manager for Client Communications, collaborating with Product Development and wider EMEA teams to coordinate fund activity, EGMs, and other key client engagement initiatives.

Required qualifications & Skills

• Client focus – Essential to demonstrate a client centric mindset with a strong commitment to integrity, delivery and responsibility.
• Ability to coach and manage people.
• Relationship management – Ability to build and maintain partnerships with key external and internal stakeholders, including product development, operations, investment desks, compliance, risk, tax, internal and external audit functions alongside multiple third‑party vendors who support the UK Funds business.
• Communication, influencing and interpersonal skills – Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to articulate complex ideas, concepts, and solutions clearly and appropriately for the audience.
• Ownership and Continuous Improvement – Self‑motivated and a strong collaborator, demonstrating a keen sense of ownership and continuous improvement mindset.
• Attention to Detail and Organization – Must possess keen attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Time Management – Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and service standards.
• Adaptability – Flexibility to adjust to changing client needs and evolving industry trends.
• Team Collaboration, leadership, and development – Ability to work collaboratively with a team to ensure cohesive service delivery and ongoing individual development.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.