Full job descriptionFund Operations Associate – Fund Operations / Custody / Asset Servicing
Manchester | Hybrid (4 days onsite)
We are currently hiring Fund Operations Associates to join a leading global financial services organisation in Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with 1–3 years’ experience in financial services operations who are looking to build a long-term career in fund operations, custody, and investment servicing.
What you’ll be doing:
• Supporting daily fund transaction processing across investment products
• Assisting with reconciliations, settlements, and cash break resolution
• Supporting corporate actions and fund lifecycle events
• Maintaining operational accuracy and control checks
• Working closely with internal teams to resolve client and operational queries
• Contributing to process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
We’re looking for:
• 1–3 years’ experience in fund operations, custody, asset servicing, or investment operations
• Exposure to reconciliations, settlements, or trade processing
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Good working knowledge of Excel (lookups, pivots preferred)
• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset
• Experience within banking, asset management, or financial services operations
Desirable (not essential):
• Fund administration or transfer agency exposure
• Corporate actions or securities lifecycle understanding
• Reconciliation tools or investment platforms
Additional requirements:
• Must have full, unrestricted right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available now or in future)
• Comfortable working 4 days onsite in Manchester
• Strong motivation to develop a career in fund operations / investment servicing