Job Description

Operations Manager – Boutique Financial Services Group (Asset Management, Legal & Advisory Services)

Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

The Business

Our client is a premier offshore asset management firm, specializing in delivering transparent, secure, and compliant institutional-grade services to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients. The business safeguards and grows their clients' wealth through tailored offshore solutions.

The Role

The business is seeking a proactive and hands-on Operations Manager to join the firm. This role will oversee all aspects of financial management, operational processes, and compliance support across the Asset Manager and its affiliated entities - a law firm and an advisory firm. Joining the business at this stage offers a unique opportunity to shape the operational backbone of a dynamic and expanding organization.

Key Responsibilities

Operations

• Manage internal systems and workflows to improve efficiency across front and back office.
• Liaise with fund administrators, custodians, banks, and other service providers.
• Assist with onboarding of new clients, vendors, and investment products.
• Support trade execution and settlement processes, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Contribute to the implementation of technology and automation solutions across the business.

Finance

• Oversee all day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and corporate service providers.
• Assist in fund accounting oversight, NAV review, and fee calculations as required.

Compliance

• Support the development and implementation of the firm’s compliance framework in line with CIMA and international regulatory standards.
• Maintain internal registers and documentation (e.g., AML, KYC, risk assessments).
• Prepare for and assist with regulatory inspections and filings.
• Serve as liaison to compliance consultants or external advisors.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, including data protection and cybersecurity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in finance, operations, or compliance within financial services.
• Experience working with or in asset management, hedge funds, or fund administration is preferred.
• Solid understanding of CIMA regulatory framework and AML/ATF standards in the Cayman Islands.
• Strong Excel, accounting software, and reporting skills. Familiarity with QuickBooks, ViewPoint, or similar systems would be a plus.
• Candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.

If the above sounds like you, please do apply here or reach out to abbie@baraud.com for a discreet and confidential discussion.