ETF Fund Accounting Lead
Posted 7 days ago by Marshall Wolfe
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The ETF Fund Accounting Lead role involves designing and overseeing fund accounting models for a major ETF programme within the insurance sector. The position requires expertise in fund accounting, governance, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure operational efficiency. This is a 6-month contract with the potential for extension, and the role is classified as inside IR35. The working arrangement is hybrid, based in London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design of the ETF fund accounting operating model – including process flows, control frameworks, and key stakeholder responsibilities.
- Oversee outsourced fund accounting activities, aligning with offshore operating models and regulatory standards.
- Support due diligence and onboarding of third-party service providers, with a focus on operational efficiency and SLAs.
- Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Technology/Data teams to build strong governance and control structures.
- Contribute to governance documentation, TOM materials, and interdependency mapping across the programme.
Key Skills:
- Extensive expertise in ETF fund accounting, including NAV oversight, reconciliation, and control frameworks.
- Strong understanding of offshore fund structures and Irish regulatory environments.
- Familiarity with third-party fund accounting systems and providers.
- Prior involvement in ETF fund launches or operating model design projects.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
ETF Fund Accounting Lead - Design - London (hybrid) Contract Inside IR35 | 6 month duration (potential extension) Marshall Wolfe are hiring on behalf of our client based in the insurance sector. This is a great opportunity for someone with a proven track record of designing and overseeing fund accounting models - you'll be part of a key role in shaping the operating model for a major ETF programme. As the ETF Fund Accounting Lead, you’ll act as the subject matter expert for all fund accounting aspects of the ETF programme. You’ll take ownership of designing the accounting operating model, establishing robust control frameworks, and ensuring seamless integration with outsourced partners and internal stakeholders. This is a 6 month contract with potential extension based on project scope.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of the ETF fund accounting operating model – including process flows, control frameworks, and key stakeholder responsibilities.
- Oversee outsourced fund accounting activities, aligning with offshore operating models and regulatory standards.
- Support due diligence and onboarding of third-party service providers, with a focus on operational efficiency and SLAs.
- Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Technology/Data teams to build strong governance and control structures.
- Contribute to governance documentation, TOM materials, and interdependency mapping across the programme.
Requirements
- Extensive expertise in ETF fund accounting, including NAV oversight, reconciliation, and control frameworks.
- Strong understanding of offshore fund structures and Irish regulatory environments.
- Familiarity with third-party fund accounting systems and providers.
- Prior involvement in ETF fund launches or operating model design projects.
Please apply with your CV in the first instance.