UCITS Operations Analyst

Job description

UCITS Operations Analyst

London

MUST have UCITS Experience

This role will NOT sponsor

Join our dynamic team as a BAU Change Pooled Vehicles Operations Specialist, driving market account openings and managing fund lifecycle events for pooled mutual funds across Europe. Play a critical part in a strategic provider transition, ensuring seamless market access and robust compliance for new fund launches, mergers, and liquidations.

What You’ll Do

• Open and maintain custody market accounts, managing all compliance documentation and market-specific requirements.
• Support account and clearing broker onboarding to guarantee operational readiness.
• Lead process design with providers for new operating models that align with regulatory and strategic goals.
• Collaborate on fund lifecycle events (mergers, launches, liquidations) and manage fund asset transfers during migrations.
• Coordinate FX setup and support hedging activities for new providers.
• Act as the central contact for operational queries, ensuring smooth communication between custodians, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
• Maintain accurate data repositories to ensure transparent information flow.

What You’ll Bring

• Substantial, hands-on experience with custody account opening and market requirements, especially in cross-border, documentary markets.
• In-depth knowledge of fund lifecycle events for UCITS, including asset transfers, tax consequences, and local market practices.
• Familiarity with fund industry accounting and NAV, as well as back-, middle-, and front-office operations.
• Strong grasp of custody networks and experience managing complex fund structures (UCITS, SICAF, FCP).
• Proactive approach to operational problem-solving and continuous process improvement.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English