Senior Fund Operations Manager

LendInvest is the UK's leading FinTech platform for property finance. Over the past 17 years, we have grown from just our two founders to a team of over 200 working to make property finance simple for everyone.

A workplace culture built around trying new things, getting things done, and having fun while we do it has helped us lend more than £7.5 billion of mortgages, put thousands of new or improved homes into the UK housing market, and successfully launch on the London Stock Exchange. We have big plans to continue growing the business, our products, our technology, and our people.

The Senior Fund Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in the Fund Management Team, acting as the primary operational lead for LendInvest's growing suite of fund investment products, specifically our Luxembourg-based SICAV RAIF platform and UK-based Alternative Investment Funds.

Reporting to the VP, Head of Corporate & Funds, you will take ownership of complex operational workflows, service provider governance, and the technical oversight of the fund operations alongside the Fund Controller. You will be expected to lead on specific workstreams regarding fund launches and assume delegated responsibility for the control framework.

• Accountable for the management of the administration for AIFs, acting as the primary escalation point for third-party service providers.
• Responsible for the performance of Depositories, Administrators, and AIFMs against agreed SLAs and KPIs, ensuring strict adherence to AIFMD and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Lead the operational execution of new fund launches and strategies under the Luxembourg SICAV RAIF platform, coordinating across legal, tax, and product teams.

• Responsible for the operational lifecycle of FX hedging instruments used for non-GBP share classes, ensuring accurate trade settlement and reconciliation.

• Responsible for the oversight of the investor onboarding process, ensuring high-level compliance with AML/KYC investor classification and complex due diligence requirements.
• Oversee the maintenance of investor data and the quality of marketing/due diligence materials.
• Oversee the calculation and execution of distributions to investors and payments to introducers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Responsible for the Funds governance, including and not limited to the operational risk and compliance framework, and to ensure the Fund Operations team is working within the policies and meeting its regulatory requirements.

• Significant fund operations experience within an asset manager, specifically with Private Credit or Real Estate funds.
• Deep understanding of Luxembourg SICAV RAIF structures and AIFMD regulations.
• Knowledge of foreign exchange hedging operations for multi-currency share classes.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating fund legal documentation.
• First-rate numeracy and written communication skills.
• Gravitas to manage third party relationships and internal stakeholders.
• Proven project management experience, particularly regarding fund launches.

• Competitive salary + company bonus scheme
• Hybrid working policy
• ? 25 days holiday (increasing with the length of service)
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced parental leave
• Matched pension contributions up to 4%
• Critical illness cover
• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health support
• Life assurance
• Regular performance reviews to promote a culture of growth and development
• Leadership training for managers
• Give as you earn scheme for charitable donations
• Support for attending conferences and professional learning & development
• Discounts via Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Electric car loan scheme
• Monthly socials & annual offsite

At LI we believe in bringing your whole selves to work, we are committed to a culture of belonging where individuals can form a genuine community. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.