Job Description

Our client, a well-established Global Securities Services firm with a growing global Private Capital book of business, is seeking a Head of UK Private Capital to lead and drive Client Delivery across the full suite of Private Capital Fund Accounting & Administration and Alternatives Loan Solutions activity. The role necessitates spending 50% of the week in Glasgow and requires someone with strong technical knowledge of Private Capital from an operational perspective, strong leadership experience of managing large teams, and someone who is commercially minded, as there will be a high degree of client contact.

Roles & Responsibilities

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Operating as a senior leader within the UK Fund Services leadership team, the Head of Private Capital will define, lead and deliver the ongoing growth strategy for the UK Private Capital model in alignment with the Channel Islands and Global Private Capital operating model as well as acting as the UK escalation point, where appropriate, for clients serviced by the UK Private Capital team.

Service Delivery, Risk and Control
To lead the collective UK Private Capital and Loan Solutions Client Delivery teams responsible for the day-to-day servicing of clients, working with other relevant teams within the Business, and acting as a senior escalation contact for clients serviced by the UK Private Capital team.

Team
Develop the UK Private Capital and Loan Solutions teams in terms of growth and culture, providing aspirational leadership and support to staff responsible for the operational delivery of services to clients. Lead, motivate and retain staff ensuring sufficient resource planning is in place for new and existing business, working with senior management to achieve this. Support the production of career ladders for staff, including provision for training and development opportunities that are in line with both personal development and our business strategy.

Business Growth and Strategy
Provide a positive contribution towards working with the Global teams to optimise the delivery of services. This role requires significant connectivity at the local level, but also importantly within the wider Group to enable collaboration with other locations and SMEs in delivery of client's requirements, and to ensure that Global capabilities are leveraged to the maximum extent.

Budget Management
Ensure all expenditure is within budget and authorising limits unless approved otherwise. Monitor unit cost and capacity drivers across the suite of private capital services and develop MI to support key decision making.

Experience & Qualifications

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Successful candidates will most likely have worked in the Fund Services industry and have relevant experience in Private Capital / Loans admin from a senior operational management perspective. Demonstrable experience leading large teams of technical experts within private capital. Proven track record in servicing Private Capital Structures across a broad range of asset classes. A thorough detailed knowledge of various Private Capital fund structures and the administration and accounting required as well as a strong understanding of the valuation process for complex financial instruments and the economics involved in transactions involving these. In depth knowledge of industry recommended standards (e.g. BVCA, ILPA, IPEV) and how they are applied in practise. First class stakeholder management skills with the ability to connect with all levels of stakeholders internally and externally. Proven leader & change agent with the ability to inspire, motivate and engage teams through transformational change. Strong track record in operations and controls. Client focus & results driven. Ideally a graduate or have demonstrable relevant industry experience with relevant training and qualifications.
Apply now for a great opportunity to progress your career in a dynamic and evolving team (based at least 50% of the time in the Glasgow office), and be rewarded with competitive salary, bonus potential and benefits.

Please email your CV to kate@meredithbrown.com

Ref: KP1294975

Please note:

that due to the high volume of applicants responding to our adverts we are regrettably not able to feed back on all applications; only successful candidates will be contacted.