Head Of NAV Operations

Lead end-to-end NAV operations for hedge funds and alternative investments, ensuring accurate valuation, fee calculations, investor allocations, and timely reporting. Manage and develop the fund accounting team, oversee new fund onboarding, resolve complex accounting and audit matters, and maintain strong controls. Drive process improvements, automation, service quality, and stakeholder relationships while supporting operational efficiency and business growth

HEAD OF NAV OPERATIONS

A leading global financial services provider is seeking a Head of NAV Operations to oversee the end-to-end NAV production process for hedge fund and alternative investment clients. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to lead fund accounting operations, drive operational excellence, and ensure regulatory compliance while managing multiple client relationships and teams. You will be at the forefront of delivering accurate and timely fund NAVs, supporting business growth, and nurturing a culture of collaboration and professional development. The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive environment with flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and ongoing training to support your career progression. If you are passionate about fund administration, thrive in a communal setting, and value supportive leadership, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

• Take ownership of the full NAV production cycle for hedge funds and alternative investments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all deliverables.
• Lead and develop high-performing fund accounting teams, promoting knowledge sharing, training opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and clients to drive operational efficiency, optimise workflows, and uphold rigorous control frameworks.
  
  

What You'll Do

As Head of Net Asset Value Operations you will play a central role in overseeing the entire lifecycle of NAV production for hedge funds and alternative investments. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve reviewing complex calculations related to management fees and investor allocations while ensuring the accurate valuation of diverse financial instruments. You will guide teams through onboarding new funds onto the administration platform while acting as the primary escalation point for challenging accounting issues or audit queries. Maintaining a strong control environment is essential; you will conduct risk assessments and document processes meticulously. Operational efficiency will be achieved through continuous improvement initiatives such as workflow optimisation or automation projects. Building dependable relationships with key stakeholders—including investment managers or legal counsel—will be crucial for success. You will also provide technical expertise on industry best practices while monitoring service delivery standards. Leading workforce planning activities ensures your team remains knowledgeable and well-supported. Collaboration across departments supports business growth objectives while retaining valued clients.

• Oversee the comprehensive fund accounting and NAV production cycle for hedge fund and alternative investment structures, ensuring all processes are executed with precision.
• Review and approve complex NAV calculations including management fees, performance fees, profit and loss allocations, equalisation methodologies, and investor allocations.
• Ensure accurate accounting and valuation of intricate financial instruments such as derivatives, swaps, options, futures, structured products, and private investments.
• Review fund financial statements, regulatory filings, and investor reporting deliverables to maintain transparency and compliance.
• Lead fund onboarding initiatives, implement operating models, and manage seamless client transitions onto the fund administration platform.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex accounting issues, valuation matters, audit queries, and client requests requiring expert guidance.
• Maintain a robust control environment through thorough review procedures, risk assessments, exception management strategies, and detailed process documentation.
• Drive operational efficiency by championing process improvements, workflow optimisation efforts, automation initiatives, and system enhancements.
• Manage relationships with investment managers, auditors, custodians, prime brokers, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders to foster trust and cooperation.
• Provide technical guidance on fund structures, accounting treatments, industry best practices while monitoring service delivery against deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Lead workforce planning activities including recruitment, training programmes, performance management systems, and succession planning for fund accounting teams.
• Partner with Investor Services, Operations, Compliance, Risk Management, and Business Development teams to support business growth objectives and client retention.
  
  

What You Bring

The ideal candidate for Head of Net Asset Value Operations brings extensive experience in hedge fund administration or alternative investment operations. Your background includes managing large portfolios where you have demonstrated proficiency in NAV calculation methodologies as well as deep knowledge of relevant accounting principles. Advanced familiarity with complex securities—from derivatives like swaps or options to structured products—is essential. You have prepared financial statements alongside regulatory reports within highly regulated environments. Comprehensive understanding of partnership accounting methods plus investor allocation techniques is required. Expertise in designing internal controls supports your ability to manage operational risks within robust governance frameworks. Proficiency using industry-leading fund accounting platforms ensures seamless reporting for institutional clients. Your exceptional analytical skills allow you to solve problems efficiently while managing stakeholders across multiple teams. Demonstrated leadership capabilities include mentoring junior staff members or guiding large groups through organisational changes. Excellent interpersonal communication skills help you build trust-based relationships both internally and externally.

• Extensive experience in hedge fund administration or alternative investment fund operations with proven track record managing large portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of NAV calculation methodologies combined with deep understanding of fund accounting principles relevant to complex investment structures.
• Advanced familiarity with intricate securities including derivatives products such as swaps or options as well as structured products or private investments.
• Experience preparing financial statements alongside regulatory reporting deliverables within a highly regulated environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of partnership accounting methods plus investor allocation methodologies applicable to various fund structures.
• Expertise in internal controls design coupled with operational risk management strategies that support governance frameworks.
• Proficiency using leading fund accounting platforms along with advanced financial reporting systems tailored for institutional clients.
• Exceptional analytical skills paired with problem-solving abilities that enable effective stakeholder management across multiple teams.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities including mentoring junior staff members or leading large teams through periods of change or growth.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills allowing you to build trust-based relationships with clients or internal partners.
  
  

What Sets This Company Apart

This organisation stands out as a global leader in financial services by offering an inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives among knowledgeable professionals dedicated to supporting each other’s growth. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities that accommodate personal needs alongside generous pension contributions designed to secure their future wellbeing. Ongoing training programmes empower staff members at every level—ensuring continual professional development within a supportive leadership framework that values dependability above all else. The company’s commitment to diversity means under-represented talent is welcomed into an environment where everyone can share ideas freely while contributing meaningfully toward communal goals. With access to cutting-edge technology platforms plus exposure to industry best practices across international markets employees enjoy unparalleled opportunities for advancement within a network built on trust mutual respect—and shared success.

What's Next

If you are ready to take your expertise in fund administration to new heights apply now for this exciting opportunity!

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