Head of Fund Operations

Head of Fund Operations

• Real Estate
• Permanent
• London based (hybrid)

Cobalt are excited to be partnering with a prestigious asset management firm to secure a Head of Fund Operations. This role is responsible for implementing and delivering strategic growth projects, helping to provide business support through launching new funds to exit.

Key Responsibilities,

• Development of the Real Estate operational platform to accommodate business needs, working closely with the Real Estate Front Office, Operations, Tax and Legal teams
• Supporting complex transactions and exit strategies including corporate acquisitions and disposals
• Supporting product development where appropriate including input into fund structuring of funds in the UK, Jersey and Luxembourg
• Leading fund launches, including input into the production of constitutional documentation for the funds and production of key investor documents
• Working alongside the Front Office in support of debt strategy and origination and subsequently, loan facility and hedging implementation.
• Liaising with service providers including onboarding of third parties such as fund administrators, valuer's etc and managing the book of change with each supplier
• Responsible for direct line management of the Senior Project Manager to ensure key milestones are met and progress, risks and issues are adequately captured, documented and communicated

Requirements,

• Significant experience working with UK Real Estate funds in the UK, Jersey and Luxembourg
• Ability to develop deep understanding of Real Estate fund strategies and the operational implications
• A deep understanding of the end-to-end operation and processes of a Real Estate Asset Manager
• Client Focus driven with proven experience
• Clear and concise communicator with experience of working with colleagues at all levels and external service providers
• Ability to work under pressure
• Issue identification and resolution