Operations Oversight & Control Team Leader

Job Description:

Core-Asset Consulting is partnering with a well-established asset management firm to recruit an Operations Oversight & Control Team Leader.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a specialist team responsible for the oversight and governance of outsourced Transfer Agency services.

This role is based in Edinburgh.

• Proven experience leading an operations or oversight team within asset management or funds.


• Strong knowledge of Transfer Agency operations and outsourced operating models.


• Good understanding of the UK regulatory environment, including CASS and complaints handling.


• Experience overseeing AML and KYC processes.


• Strong organisational and communication skills with a high attention to detail.

• Lead and manage the Operations Oversight & Control team, supporting performance, development and delivery.


• Provide oversight of outsourced Transfer Agency services


• Oversee core operational activities including investor and fund flow reporting, Transfer Agency oversight, CASS governance, complaints oversight, regulatory reporting, and AML/KYC processes.


• Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues


• Maintain effective relationships with third-party administrators and service providers, monitoring


• Support operational change, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Ensure procedures, processes and control documentation remain current and effective.

• 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: 16330

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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