Senior Associate, Fund Management Oversight
Ascender Fund Partners (Ireland) Ltd
Company OverviewAscender Fund Partners (Ireland) Ltd is a dynamic and rapidly expanding UCITS Management Company managing over €4.5 billion in assets. We specialize in providing comprehensive Management Company services for our own Irish UCITS platform as well as for third-party structures. With a client base primarily in the UK and US, our investments span equities, fixed income, and derivatives across global markets. Following a recent merger with a Luxembourg-based management company, we are poised for a new phase of growth characterized by an innovative brand, diverse product offerings, and a progressive company culture.Position SummaryWe are on the lookout for a meticulous and analytical professional to join our team in the role of Senior Associate, Fund Management Oversight. This position is ideal for individuals with a background in operations or regulatory reporting who are eager to advance their careers within a management company setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily oversight of the funds under our management, ensuring compliance with regulatory and control obligations. Key responsibilities include monitoring activities, conducting reconciliations, performing data quality reviews, and addressing issues across internal teams, brokers, trade repositories, and external vendors. This role reports directly to the Manager of Fund Oversight and Finance.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Associate, your responsibilities will include:Conducting trade reporting status checks, monitoring exceptions, and performing reconciliations (front-to-back, broker vs. internal records, and trade repository outputs).Tracking and monitoring timeliness, completeness, and accuracy metrics; escalating issues according to established procedures.Maintaining oversight logs, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and action trackers.Investigating and resolving reporting discrepancies (e.g., UTIs, UPIs, lifecycle events, counterparty/LEI data, collateral & valuation fields).Collaborating with brokers, vendors, and trade repositories to rectify mismatches and facilitate resubmissions as needed.Performing root-cause analysis and contributing to the development of control enhancements.Keeping procedures, process maps, and checklists current.Preparing management information and concise summaries for internal committees and Board meetings.Maintaining broker relationships, ensuring that Documentation Review Agreements (DRAs) and operational setups are up to date.Conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for reporting changes as required.Supporting continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing manual processes and enhancing reporting quality.
Apr 15, 2026