Senior Manager- Fund Services

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.

Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.

Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary
• Private Pension Plan
• Private medical insurance
• Annual Salary Reviews
• Hybrid workimg

Purpose of the Role

As a Senior Manager, you will play a key role in leading and developing a high-performing Fund Accounting team. You will work closely with the Head of Fund Accounting to ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting, while building strong client relationships and creating an environment where people can thrive. Through your leadership, coaching, and drive for continuous improvement, you will help the team deliver exceptional service and achieve its full potential.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of fund accounting professionals, creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
• Support the growth and development of team members through coaching, mentoring, regular feedback, and career development opportunities.
• Ensure appropriate resourcing, workforce planning, and recruitment to support business needs and team success.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and excellence in everything the team delivers.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, auditors, and key stakeholders, acting as a senior point of contact and ensuring an exceptional client experience.
• Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of NAV calculations, management accounts, interim and annual financial statements, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ensure accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices are consistently applied across all client deliverables.
• Collaborate with clients and advisers to agree priorities, timelines, and expectations, ensuring seamless delivery of services.
• Represent the team at client and board meetings, confidently presenting financial information and providing commercial and operational insight.
• Partner with auditors to facilitate efficient audit processes and timely completion of statutory requirements.
• Continuously review and enhance processes, controls, and procedures to improve efficiency, quality, and client outcomes.
• Promote open communication across teams, ensuring alignment, transparency, and effective management of priorities.
• Support business development initiatives, including fee proposals, client meetings, and onboarding of new fund structures.
• Champion a strong culture of quality, risk management, integrity, and client service across the team.

• ACCA or ACA qualified is mandatory

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience within fund services.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, and/or US GAAP.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Proven people leadership experience, with a track record of developing high-performing teams and fostering a positive team culture.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver outstanding service across multiple clients and complex engagements.
• Experience driving operational efficiencies and continuous improvement, including leveraging automation and technology to enhance processes.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with a passion for coaching others and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at careers@ocorian.com.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status