Fund Operations Administrator

Job Title: Fund Operations Administrator

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: London

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: Wednesday 12th February

We’re looking for a motivated individual to join our Fund Operations team as Fund Operations Administrator.

This role involves ensuring timely and accurate processing of all Unit Trust/OEIC/Pooled vehicle deals either in Royal London funds or external funds are processed in compliance with policies and deadlines.

You’ll complete administration tasks around unit dealing, unit linked box management, monitoring/processing of cashflows into unitised funds and any controls required to maintain accurate processing of this information on these products on behalf of RLAM & RLG.

If you’re detail orientated, this is a great opportunity to contribute to the operational success of Royal London Asset Management.

About the role

• Dealing into internal and external Unit Trusts/OEIC’s / pooled vehicles on behalf of RLAM and its clients.
• Liaising with counterparties through various internal and external distribution channels as part of the end to end dealing process (this includes third party administrators and outsourced partners).
• Processing Unit Linked Box Management within the agreed processes.
• Support colleagues within RLAM & Royal London Group to ensure a high quality, accurate and timely service is provided. 
• Processing/monitoring SWIFT payments for unit creations/cancellations and settlements of unit dealing.
• Operational day to day service oversight of key third party providers, most notably Transfer Agencies.

About you

• Previous experience within an asset management company or similar industry
• Previous experience of Box Management and/or Unit Trust Dealing
• Understanding of trade life cycle and investment management processes
• Experience interacting with multiple departments and individuals
• MS Office Excel and Word to a high standard. Macro knowledge a benefit
• Previous experience of using Aladdin a benefit
• Strong numerical skills
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong attention to detail and numerate with a methodical approach to problem solving
• Strong customer focus and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with key departments i.e. Front Office, Finance, Client Services & Sales.

About Royal London Asset Management

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients’ capital, exercising their rights and influencing positive change.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. 

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits  

Inclusion, diversity and belonging 

We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.