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Operations Manager – Fund Accounting

Hays Poland

Kraków, małopolskie

Hays Poland

Operations Manager – Fund Accounting

Kraków
Operations Manager – Fund Accounting
Kraków
NR REF.: 1150210

Universal-Investment is the largest independent investment management company in the German-speaking part of Europe and the market leader in the areas of Master-KVG services and private label funds.

With its administration, insourcing and risk management services, the company focuses on the administration and structuring of funds, securities, real assets as well as alternative asset classes and offers complex risk management solutions.


To achieve our ambitious growth goals we are currently looking for Operations Manager to manage our strategic teams within securities, derivatives, corporate actions, income, fees and NAV. This position plays a crucial role in our organization and will cover end to end business.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • participate in the creation of operational strategy and its execution;
  • implement effective risk management and continuous review of control procedures to ensure compliance across processes;
  • manage transformation projects within Operations Area (Fund Administration) and implement target operating model;
  • lead and develop Operations teams and maintain a positive and professional work environment;
  • build strong relationships with internal partners (spanning various levels) and clients;
  • be accountable for client satisfaction, contracted SLAs/KPIs and reporting of the unit performance;
  • drive process optimization/enhancement and automation projects;
  • support the onboarding of new clients and implementation of new funds or new products;
  • ensure good understanding of UI’s strategy, roles and expectations across all team members;
  • ensure compliance with applicable HR policies and requirements, proactively support recruitment, performance management and professional development of all team members through trainings, coaching/mentoring sessions etc.

What you offer:
As successful candidate, you will bring the following:

  • several years' professional experience in the fund administration area in the managerial role;
  • knowledge of different investment products / finance instruments, thorough understanding of fund administration business;
  • excellent communication and inter-personal skills;
  • enthusiastic leadership style;
  • effective decision making and problem-solving skills;  
  • ability to build and lead operations teams;  goal-orientation, result-driven, project management abilities;
  • university degree in banking studies or business management; 
  • fluency in English and good knowledge of German is a plus. 

In addition to solid professional expertise, the Key Person will demonstrate self-initiative, structured working approach, and team working skills. Furthermore, the successful candidate will bring ability to work under pressure and to make decisions in a timely and qualitative manner. In this role, the successful candidate would report to the Client Delivery Director in Cracow, interact on a regular basis with the entire management team, internal stakeholders, clients and other third parties. Therefore, a high level of self-confidence combined with excellent communication skills are required. Last, but not least, successful candidate will enjoy working and overcoming challenges both individually and as part of a team.

What we offer:

Employees at our company are encouraged to work independently, show commitment and be supportive. In return, our company acknowledges performance, supports creativity and team spirit and promotes further training. As a company with a successful name and considerable growth potential, we have much to offer: a performance related salary, flexible working hours and a modern workplace in a conveniently situated location. Your personal development opportunities are directly influenced by your commitment and your success.

By pressing the ‘Apply’ button the Candidates are applying to Hays recruitment agency which provides its services to Universal investment Branch in Kraków. The applications of Candidates meeting the Universal Investment requirements will later be forwarded to Universal Investment for further recruitment.
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