Operations Supplier Relationship Analyst

Job Description:

Our client, a Global Asset Management company, is looking for an Operations Supplier Relationship Analyst to join their Operations Supplier Management team in Edinburgh on an initial 12-month fixed term contract.

This is a service management role which sits within the broader Fund Operations function.

This role will be tasked with the monitoring and oversight of external provider relationships and partnering with suppliers to produce the best possible service for the firm and their clients.

This is a great opportunity to take on a varied role in a successful team.

• Educated to degree level with a proven track record within an Investment Management.


• Participation in or experience of an initiative(s) where a Target Operating Model project encompasses supplier transition activity across an Investment Managers back office Third Party Administrator (‘TPA') matrix.


• Experience of or exposure to the back-office investment cycle.


• Sound decision making & judgement.


• A good understanding of collective investment vehicles, the regulation surrounding their governance and of global markets.


• Proactive and able to work on own initiative.


• Planning and organisational skills.


• Ability to work when under pressure and to meet tight deadlines globally.


• Effective Relationship Management and Communication skills.


• Team player, willing to contribute fully to the workings of the department and within a global team framework.


• Articulate and effective reporting skills.


• Strong Control / Risk Management focus.

• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to develop service level documentation and identify key performance indicators to ensure the delivery of long-term sustainable performance.


• Working with key stakeholders and business partners to implement and drive effective service management oversight of the various global suppliers that support the business.


• Relationship management responsibilities will be required concerning the OSM suppliers, coordinating the interaction with our suppliers via the OSM partnership approach.


• Participate in the development of this role and within an OSM function which operates globally and working with OSM peers in order to do so (some flexibility in working pattern and on occasion may be required to ensure the global OSM function is sufficiently connected).


• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the business, its products, its people and generally ensure our business and our suppliers can approach you with ease and a confidence it will get the assistance/guidance required.


• Coordination of written / on-site due diligence of third-party suppliers where necessary, travelling to suppliers offshored/outsourced sites as is deemed required and planning for this activity across all OSM suppliers on an annual basis.


• A key contact for internal business queries and an escalation point for both our business and our suppliers as it relates to matters concerning the suppliers that operate under OSM.


• Input into the regular reporting to senior management, boards, and committees on the status of key relationships relevant to the specialist areas of the role including performance against SLA's, resolution of agreed action items, risks, errors etc.


• Strong stakeholder management skills to work with internal business partners to implement, monitor and maintain robust oversight of the suppliers under OSM's responsibility and particularly in what will be less certain times for incumbent suppliers.


• In conjunction with the relevant teams/persons ensure all service level descriptions etc are reviewed on a regular basis, providing valuable input and ensuring official documentation is reflective of current arrangements.


• From an OSM perspective, play the role required on business and regulatory driven change, working closely with internal stakeholders and our suppliers.


• As required, represent the OSM and the Fund Operations function on project working groups, implementing strategic, business, and regulatory driven change, project managing suppliers to gain the best outcome for the business.

• A highly competitive salary


• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 15551