Key hiring challenges for Fund Services jobs


We recognise the unique challenges that hiring managers encounter in recruiting for fund services positions, and deploy our deep sector knowledge and extensive network to place the right candidates.

Accessing Talent

Fund services recruitment is a specialised field, which means finding candidates with the right characteristics to fill a particular role can be daunting.

With over a decade of experience working in this sector, we understand the complex balance of skills, knowledge and traits needed for success.

Technical Skills

Many fund services jobs require proficiency in specialised software or platforms, which significantly narrows down the number of qualified candidates.

Our extensive global network allows us to source candidates with the precise expertise required, without prolonging the recruitment process.

Regulatory Knowledge

The pace of change in the legislation surrounding fund services can make it hard to find candidates who are up-to-date with the latest compliance requirements.

We conduct extensive vetting of each of our candidates to ensure that they have the current regulatory knowledge to hit the ground running in a new role.

Why choose Victus Search?


At Victus Search, we’re acutely aware of the difficulties faced by hiring managers in fund services recruitment — from sourcing specific technical talent to ensuring current regulatory knowledge.

Our extensive candidate network is rigorously vetted for both hard and soft skills, ensuring that prospective hires are proficient in specialised software platforms, up-to-date with the regulatory environment, and capable of adapting to rapidly changing market conditions.

We go further than just recruitment services — offering consultative partnerships aimed at finding long-term solutions to your staffing needs. With Victus Search, you have a committed partner who understands your requirements and has the global reach to identify and onboard the niche talent you need.

Key areas of recruitment


We work with candidates and clients in the fund services sector on a wide range of recruitment scenarios — approaching each engagement on an entirely individual basis. As an overview, the most frequently requested areas include the following.

  • Fund establishment
  • Financial reporting
  • Central administration
  • Legal and regulatory
  • Investor services

Your expert partner for fund services recruitment


Access a network of experienced candidates in fund accounting, valuation and pricing, risk management, fund governance, transfers, launch and liquidation, and investor services.

Professionals in the fund services sector may hold various titles depending on their specific roles and responsibilities. The lists below give examples of common job titles that we have recruited for in this sector.

Associate to Director Level Appointments

Fund Administration

Fund Manager

Fund Accountant

Compliance / Risk / AML / MLRO (Fund Services)

Client Services Manager

Client Services Director

Operations Manager

Transfer Agent

Corporate Secretary

Tax Analyst

Executive Level Appointments

Head of Fund Administration

Global Head of Sales/Commercial

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Compliance / Risk Officer

Chief Operations Officer

Managing Director

Advisory Board Member

Finding a precise match starts here

Whether you’re looking to fill a specialist role in fund services or seeking a position in this niche to deploy your unique skills and experience, the first step is to get in touch with one of our expert consultants.

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