Entry Level Fund Operations

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Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Entry Level - UK Fund Operations

Location(s)

Location(s) London

Employment Type

Employment Type

Permanent

Department

Department Client Operations

Description

• University degree in business/finance/accounting or similar.
• Previous experience/internship within financial services, fund administration, transfer agency, asset management or a related environment desirable.
• Experience dealing directly with retail clients/investors, beneficiaries, advisers, solicitors, or other customer-facing stakeholders.
• Basic understanding of financial services operational processes and controls.
• Strong written communication skills with an ability to explain operational matters clearly and professionally.
• Ability to manage sensitive client matters with professionalism and empathy.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage multiple priorities.
• An interest in UK authorised funds, operations oversight and FCA regulatory requirements.
• Exposure to Transfer Agency or Fund Administration activities would be advantageous.
• Exposure to CASS or client money processes would be advantageous but is not essential as training will be provided.

Carne Group is looking for a UK Operations & CASS Oversight Associate to support the UK Operations team by carrying out day-to-day operational and CASS-related activities, and by coordinating with delegated Transfer Agencies and Fund Administrators in relation to the UK ACD’s Funds. The role is focused on the “maker” element of the processes, including gathering and validating information, maintaining records, preparing reporting for review, and following established procedures to help ensure a high level of service delivery and alignment with regulatory requirements.

The role will be based in the London office. Ideal candidates will be ambitious professionals who are seeking to build their careers in a dynamic and fast-growing environment.

• University degree in business/finance/accounting or similar.
• Previous experience/internship within financial services, fund administration, transfer agency, asset management or a related environment desirable.
• Experience dealing directly with retail clients/investors, beneficiaries, advisers, solicitors, or other customer-facing stakeholders.
• Basic understanding of financial services operational processes and controls.
• Strong written communication skills with an ability to explain operational matters clearly and professionally.
• Ability to manage sensitive client matters with professionalism and empathy.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage multiple priorities.
• An interest in UK authorised funds, operations oversight and FCA regulatory requirements.
• Exposure to Transfer Agency or Fund Administration activities would be advantageous.
• Exposure to CASS or client money processes would be advantageous but is not essential as training will be provided.

• Act as a point of contact for retail investors, beneficiaries, advisers and solicitors, ensuring queries are responded to accurately and within agreed service levels.
• Coordinate with delegated Transfer Agents and Fund Administrators to resolve investor queries and operational issues.
• Support the processing of deceased investor and estate administration cases, ensuring documentation is reviewed and escalated where…