Portfolio Operations Team Leader

Overview

Lead critical daily Portfolio Operations activities supporting Allspring's international funds, institutional accounts, and alternative investment products. Serve as the primary Portfolio Operations point of contact for portfolio managers, coordinating responses to operational inquiries and resolution of issues affecting their portfolios. Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of portfolio accounting records, cash balances, collateral activity, and position data across custodians, prime brokers, fund administrators, and internal systems. Provide operational oversight of reconciliation processes, complex event processing, control execution, and issue resolution while serving as a key escalation point for internal and external stakeholders.

We currently operate in a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 4 days per week.

Location(s): London, UK

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation Oversight and Control
• Cash Oversight and Liquidity Monitoring
• Bloomberg Cash and Position Maintenance
• Bank Loan Operations and Restructuring Events
• Daily Controls and Risk Monitoring
• Collateral and Margin Oversight
• Prime Broker, Custodian, and Third-Party Relationship Management
• In-Kind Events, Transfers, and Client Onboarding
• Operational Excellence and Leadership

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of investment operations, portfolio operations, custody, reconciliation, or fund accounting experience.
• Experience supporting fixed income securities, derivatives, collateral, prime brokerage, bank loans, and alternative investments.
• Strong analytical, risk management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage operational risk and lead complex issue resolution.
• Experience leading process improvement and operational transformation initiatives.
• Ability to work at a computer and use standard business software for extended periods during the workday.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and business partners in person and electronically as needed.
• Engage in regular in-person interaction and collaboration with team members and other stakeholders.
• Work effectively in a professional office environment with ongoing collaboration, activity, and shifting priorities.
• Maintain productivity and focus while balancing multiple tasks and interruptions common in an in-person business setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Bloomberg, APX, WSO and Fund Recs Fusion reconciliation platforms
• Strong knowledge of cash, position, and transaction reconciliation processes.
• Familiarity with custodian and broker platforms.

Compensation

Disclosure

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status