We’re supporting a confidential search for an experienced Associate Director to join a growing Funds team. This role has been purposefully structured to offer a clear pathway to Director level, making it a fantastic next step for someone ready to lead, shape, and grow with the business.

You’ll be joining a small but ambitious and capable team that now requires a senior layer of leadership to provide structure, drive performance, and support long-term growth—both in terms of client book and service offering.

This opportunity would suit a strong Senior Manager or Associate Director ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll be joining a team with big ambitions and genuine support for career development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight to a small, capable funds administration team
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, compliant fund administration services
• Act as a point of technical guidance and escalation within the team
• Introduce and embed best practices and BAU controls
• Support business development efforts and contribute to the strategic growth of the funds service line
• Work closely with senior stakeholders on both client delivery and internal operations

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong background in fund administration, with at least 8+ years' relevant experience
• Proven leadership or senior oversight experience within a funds team
• Strong technical knowledge of Jersey fund structures, including JPFs and closed-ended vehicles
• Experience working in a regulated fund services environment
• Prior exposure to business development or client relationship expansion is an advantage

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• A natural team leader with the ability to build trust and support across varying personalities
• Confident, adaptable, and professional – able to manage both day-to-day detail and strategic goals
• Ambitious and commercially minded – looking to progress into a Director-level role
• Discreet and diplomatic – able to navigate sensitive internal dynamics
• Well-organised and technically astute