Fund Operations Associate - Fund Operations​/Custody​/Asset Servicing

Fund 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 with in 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