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Apex GroupPosted 1 week ago

Transfer Agency Operational Controls and Business Readiness Manager

On-siteChelmsford, England, United Kingdom

Full TimeSenior LevelLarge

Job Summary

Maintain and enhance the Transfer Agency operational control framework by performing oversight across dealing registration, transaction monitoring, settlements, reconciliations, and distributions. Monitor Key Risk Indicators and Key Performance Indicators, identify operational risks and control weaknesses, and ensure effective implementation of corrective actions while supporting self-assessments and operational resilience planning. Lead operational readiness assessments for new client implementations, fund launches, system upgrades, and regulatory changes by defining criteria, coordinating activities across Operations, Technology, Compliance, and Risk teams, and conducting go-live readiness reviews. Produce regular operational risk reporting, maintain risk registers, and support internal and external audits to ensure compliance with FCA regulations. Identify efficiency opportunities, support automation initiatives, and drive process redesign projects to promote best practices across the organization.

Required Qualifications

  • Extensive Transfer Agency experience across multiple operational disciplines
  • Strong understanding of Transfer Agency end to end
  • Experience managing operational risk and controls frameworks
  • Experience leading business readiness and implementation activities
  • Strong understanding of UK and European regulatory environments
  • Experience supporting audits and risk reviews
  • Proven project and change management experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Operational Risk Management
  • Control Framework Design
  • Business Readiness Assessment
  • Change & Implementation Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Governance & Reporting
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Leadership & Influencing Skills
  • Regulatory Awareness
  • Data Analysis & MI Reporting
  • Decision Making

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with TA migrations and client transitions
  • Knowledge of Operational Resilience requirements
  • Experience with workflow and automation tools

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