Fund Administration Manager
Salary: £46,230 – £57,790
Location: Bristol
Who are Diligenta?
Diligenta’s vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do and our aim is to transform our clients’ operations. A business that has been described as ‘home’ by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development.
Summary of the role
We’re looking for a highly skilled Fund Administration Manager, to lead a specialist fund administration service for key client accounts. This is a niche, newly created role within our Specialist Finance Services function, responsible for overseeing complex and high-risk fund administration activities.
You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial data and fund operations, while maintaining strong client relationships and driving continuous improvement, across processes and systems.
Benefits
- 33 days including Bank Holidays
- Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus scheme
- Personal and career development opportunities to progress your aspirations within the company as well as through our global parent company (Tata Consultancy Services)
- Access to Perks at Work (an online discounted shopping platform) saving you money on a wide range of goods and services, including your weekly food shop, holidays and electrical goods
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest free Season Ticket loans
- A companywide Wellbeing programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits/resources to support your mental/physical and financial wellbeing
- A comprehensive set of Moments that Matter policies, such as Carer’s Leave, Foster Leave and Retirement Leave
- A contributory company pension scheme where we match your contributions up to 6%, Group Life Assurance (‘Death in Service”) & Group Income Protection
- Apply to find out about our other benefits
What you’ll be doing
- Lead and manage fund administration activities for assigned client(s)
- Ensure robust processes and controls are in place to meet regulatory and client requirements
- Oversee fund accounting, including valuation, unit pricing, and NAV accuracy
- Manage relationships with investment managers and external service providers
- Maintain high standards of client service and risk mitigation
- Drive improvements to investment administration processes and operating models
- Monitor industry developments and implement necessary changes
- Ensure data integrity within financial systems and general ledger
- Lead, develop and support a small team of specialist fund administration professionals
- Perform authorised signatory responsibilities where required
What we’re looking for
- Extensive experience in investment administration, fund accounting, valuation and unit pricing
- In-depth knowledge of life & pensions regulations, taxation, and accounting standards
- Understanding of investment instruments, market protocols, and third-party operating models
- Experience leading and managing fund administration teams.
- Experience managing client relationships and external stakeholders
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret financial data and produce MI
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools
- Proven leadership and people management capability
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA) or equivalent relevant experience
- Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) or similar (desirable)
If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability, or any other reason, please let us know.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of our innovative team!
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