Assistant Manager, Funds
- Full-time
- Department: Client Services
- Type of Hire: Permanent
Company Description
We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.
Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.
Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.
We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.
Job Description
We are on the lookout for an Assistant Manager to join our Funds team in Guernsey; you will work collaboratively and pro-actively with the Administration and Accounting functions to support the delivery of the administration operations, implement administrative processes and enforce policies and procedures.
What You'll Do -
- Champion the Group’s values and client‑servicing culture, ensuring excellent client service, operational efficiency, and strong brand representation.
- Build and maintain collaborative, supportive relationships with team members and senior management to deliver high‑quality client outcomes.
- Oversee and ensure the accurate, timely completion of fund administration tasks, including corporate actions, payments, and financial documentation.
- Provide guidance, oversight, and support to junior team members, assisting with day‑to‑day administration and more complex technical queries.
- Communicate proactively with management by providing timely, constructive feedback on client matters and team performance.
What We Offer -
- Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
- Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP
- Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all Guernsey public holidays
- Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave
- Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements.
Qualifications
- Relevant professional qualification or progress toward one desirable (e.g. ICSA, ACCA, CISI), with professional institute membership preferred.
- Strong knowledge of the Guernsey finance industry and prior fund administration experience.
- Proven commitment to delivering high‑quality client service with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid IT proficiency combined with strong organisational and analytical abilities.
- Experience supporting and mentoring junior administration or accounting team members.
Additional Information
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.
There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.
Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.
We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.