Team Leader - Institutional Client Accounting
- Chelmsford, Essex
- Permanent
- Full-time
Reports to: Head of Fund Operations
Location: Chelmsford
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-TimeRole Purpose
The NAV Oversight Analyst will be responsible for the oversight of Net Asset Value (NAV) production and fund accounting processes carried out by Off-Shore administrators. The role ensures that NAVs are produced accurately, on time, and in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards. As a senior member of the team, the NAV Oversight Analyst will provide leadership, drive process improvements, and play a key role in strengthening the control environment across the fund administration model.Key Responsibilities
Oversight & Governance
- Control the daily and periodic oversight of NAVs produced by third-party (offshore)_ fund administrators.
- Ensure appropriate controls are in place for price validation, accruals, corporate actions, fees, and expenses.
- Monitor and challenge service providers against Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and regulatory obligations.
- Own the escalation process for NAV errors, breaches, or operational issues, ensuring timely remediation and communication to senior stakeholders.
- Prepare and present oversight reports for governance committees, senior management, and regulators as required.
- Work with and collaborate the NAV Oversight team, providing guidance, training, and support to develop skills and knowledge.
- Set clear objectives and performance standards, ensuring high-quality output and accountability.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and risk awareness.
- Act as the primary point of contact for fund administrators, custodians, auditors, and internal stakeholders on NAV-related matters.
- Build strong relationships with external service providers to ensure quality and efficiency in outsourced operations.
- Partner with risk, compliance, and investment teams to ensure alignment of oversight activities with wider business priorities.
- Drive enhancements to oversight frameworks, controls, and reporting tools to ensure best practice standards.
- Lead initiatives to strengthen automation, data quality, and exception-based oversight.
- Support new fund launches, restructures, and product changes by ensuring robust operational readiness from an NAV perspective.
- Significant experience in fund accounting, NAV production, or oversight within asset management, fund administration, or a financial services environment.
- In-depth knowledge of UCITS, AIFMD, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Strong technical knowledge of financial instruments including derivatives, structured products, and alternative investments.
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams and developing staff.
- Track record of building and enhancing oversight frameworks, policies, and controls.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability with a risk and control mindset.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including senior-level reporting and presentations.
- Proficiency in Excel and exposure to fund accounting systems; experience with automation tools desirable.
- Professional qualifications (ACCA, CFA, CAIA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking with attention to detail
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively
- Risk awareness and accountability
- Continuous improvement mindset