Job Details: Manager - Fund Expense Management Vacancy: Manager - Fund Expense Management. Location: Wexford. Employment Type: Permanent. Department: Client Operations.
Key Qualifications 5+ years’ experience in asset management or a similar environment;
A recognised professional or third level qualification relevant to the role (business, accounting, finance, data analytics or similar preferred);
Strong proficiency in MS Office applications;
Knowledge of fund structures and fund expense oversight and/or broader fund operations is a distinct advantage;
Strong knowledge of funds and/or management company activities (including UCITS and AIFMD);
A strong track record of clear, confident written and verbal communication.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced funds professional to join our Fund Expense Management team, supporting clients across multiple jurisdictions and fund structures. The Manager role is to support our growth where you will help design, implement and embed a best‑in‑class oversight model in line with regulatory requirements and the company's commitment to investor outcomes. You will be part of a global team and report to the Head of Fund Expense Management. The team supports activity across Ireland, the UK, Luxembourg, the Channel Islands and Switzerland.
You’ll take real ownership from day one, working closely with senior internal stakeholders and external delegates. This Manager role offers strong exposure across management company operations and provides an excellent platform to broaden your technical knowledge, leadership capability and long‑term career opportunities within a fast‑growing business.
Who are we looking for? This role is ideally based in our Kilkenny office.
We’re looking for an ambitious, commercially minded professional who enjoys building operating models, improving processes and working with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience in fund operations (with exposure to fund expenses, budgets, TER/ongoing charges or performance fees) is particularly relevant—whether gained in a management company, fund administrator, depositary or a similar environment.
What is your role and your responsibilities? Own and manage day‑to‑day activities across the Fund Expense Management operating model, including oversight of fund budgets, invoice payments and allocations, monitoring accruals and all ad‑hoc matters.
Build and maintain trusted client relationships through timely responses and proactive engagement and quality service delivery.
Build, maintain and continuously improve an efficient operating model, supporting a consistent global approach where appropriate.
Support regulatory compliance across relevant jurisdictions by keeping oversight practices aligned to applicable requirements.
Monitor regulatory developments, assess potential impacts and help implement changes to processes and controls.
Partner with internal stakeholders (oversight, client relationship managers, compliance and senior management) to ensure governance and regulatory requirements are met.
Prepare and present management information, KPIs and other reporting as required.
Identify opportunities for efficiency, automation and digital solutions, and drive improvement initiatives end‑to‑end.
Lead the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of procedures, controls and documentation standards.
Support the rollout of new tasks and processes as the function scales, ensuring they are embedded and delivered to a consistently high standard.
Use data and analysis to provide insight on trends, exceptions and emerging risks across fund expenses.
Promote a positive team culture and support coaching and development of colleagues, as required.
Support recruitment and onboarding of new team members and contribute to performance and engagement activities.
Contribute to the strategic development of the function to support business growth and scale.
What competencies do we look for? People leadership – leads, mentors, and develops a diverse team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Effective communication – communicates effectively, engaging with others in a warm and professional manner. Planning and organising – organises and plans work effectively, ensuring delivery to quality and timescales in the short and longer term. Analytical – analyses and understands relevant and complex information and data to draw appropriate insights. Adaptability – adapts approach and responds effectively to different situations, people and new opportunities. Resilience – works well managing competing priorities, bounces back quickly from setbacks in a positive and constructive manner. Drive and motivation – highly motivated and driven, able to focus on what needs to be achieved and enthuses others to do this. Quality – motivated to produce accurate, quality, and timely work output. Client‑centric focus – motivated by customer‑facing environments, understanding their needs, and providing a good service. Learning mindset – curiosity to learn and understand key factors, new techniques or technologies affecting their work.
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