Job Description

Job Title: Operations Transition Analyst
Contract Type: 12 months FTC
Location: London
Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based
Closing date: 26th October 2025
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Transition Analyst to work within our Operations Transition Team.
You will play a pivotal role in managing fund launches, transition activities, and operational onboarding, while supporting the Operations Transition Manager, Head of Investment Operations and representing the department at senior forums.
About the role

• Plan and execute portfolio restructures, fund launches, terminations, and in-specie transfers.
• Oversee all transition activity, fund launches, and client onboarding/offboarding.
• Support the Head of Investment Operations with transitional activity and resource planning.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Front Office, Trading, Fund Accounting, Legal & Compliance) and external providers (custodians, brokers, transition managers).
• Ensure accurate trade capture, booking, and reconciliation.
• Partner with Product and Change teams to define target operating models for new funds/clients.
• Act as operational SME on strategic projects, driving change and process improvements.
• Lead operational change initiatives, measure benefits, and report progress.
• Serve as the central contact for stakeholders during transitions, providing timely updates.
• Build strong relationships with custodians, brokers, and third-party providers.

About you

• Significant experience in an asset management environment, with previous experience in Investment Operations.
• Strong understanding of fund manager routines, client onboarding, and fund launch processes.

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and deliver projects to tight deadlines.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Confident, articulate, and able to thrive under pressure.

• Detailed knowledge of compliance, regulatory requirements, and operational controls for financial instruments and derivatives.

About Royal London Asset Management
part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients' capital, exercising their rights and influencing positive change.
Our to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.
We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here -
Inclusion, diversity and belonging
We're an employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected - whatever their background.

Skills Required