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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Fund Operations & Transformation - **Company:** Hays plc - **Location:** Basingstoke, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £80,000.0 - £130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Architecture - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.icaew.com/logon?PipelinedPage=%2Feditprofile%3FPipelinedPage%3D%252Fjob%252F6614879%252Fhead-of-fund-operations-%253FAction%253DContinueJobApplication%2523application-form ## About the Role * Strong technical understanding of fund accounting and operational processes * Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams * Experience delivering operational transformation and business change programmes * Track record of implementing new systems, technologies, or digital solutions * Ability to drive process automation and operational efficiencies * Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills * Commercial awareness and strategic thinking * Passion for innovation, technology, and continuous improvement * A natural leadership style capable of engaging teams through periods of change ## Description Lead Change. Drive Innovation. Shape the Future. An ambitious and growing financial services organisation is seeking an exceptional operational leader to take ownership of a critical business function and lead the next phase of transformation.This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious professional who has built a successful career within fund accounting, investment operations, fund administration or financial services operations and is now looking to step into a highly influential leadership role. We're looking for someone who thrives on creating positive change, modernising operating models, implementing technology solutions and building high-performing teams. You'll have the opportunity to challenge legacy processes, introduce automation and AI-driven efficiencies, and help create a best-in-class operational function capable of supporting future growth. The RoleAs a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational infrastructure that supports complex fund structures and investment activity, whilst driving a significant business transformation agenda. You will lead operational excellence across fund operations, ensuring robust controls, scalability, efficiency and exceptional service delivery. Key responsibilities include: Leadership & Strategy * Lead, develop and inspire a multidisciplinary operational team * Build a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and innovation * Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic business objectives * Act as a visible leader and change champion across the organisation * Drive operational strategy to support continued business growth Fund Operations & Oversight * Oversee end-to-end fund operational processes across multiple fund structures * Ensure accurate NAV production and valuation oversight * Manage fund accounting and operational control frameworks * Oversee fund administration relationships and third-party service providers * Ensure effective governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance * Monitor operational KPIs and service delivery standards * Support fund launches, restructures and operational change initiatives * Drive improvements in data quality, reporting accuracy, and control environments Transformation & Process Improvement * Lead operational transformation programmes across the business * Identify opportunities to simplify, automate and optimise processes * Implement scalable operating models capable of supporting future growth * Leverage emerging technologies, automation tools and AI solutions to improve efficiency * Reduce operational risk through improved workflows and controls * Challenge traditional approaches and identify smarter ways of working Technology & Innovation * Champion digital transformation initiatives * Drive the adoption of AI and automation technologies across operations * Partner with technology teams to improve system functionality and data architecture * Develop meaningful operational metrics and data-driven decision-making * Improve reporting capabilities through enhanced technology solutions * Support the implementation of modern fund accounting and operational platforms What We're Looking ForYou are likely to have experience within: * Fund Accounting * Fund Operations * Investment Operations * Asset Management * Wealth Management * Fund Administration * Alternative Investments * Private Markets ## Related Videos - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [HR Tech and AI Trends and Where You Can Start](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1468-hr-tech-and-ai-trends-and-where-you-can-start) - [AI is dead, long live AK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1093-ai-is-dead-long-live-ak) - [From Data Mesh to AI Mesh: Integrating Distributed Intelligence on Decentralized Data Architectures](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1987-from-data-mesh-to-ai-mesh-integrating-distributed-intelligence-on-decentralized-data-architectures) - [HR Tech: An Essential Ingredient for Tech-Driven Business Transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1482-hr-tech-an-essential-ingredient-for-tech-driven-business-transformation) ## Related Articles - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)