Cecilian Partners, Inc.

Fund Contracts Negotiation Manager

Cecilian Partners, Inc.
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeWitham • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £36,400 - £46,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation and management within the UK financial services industry, with a strong focus on investment funds and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to build relationships and drive successful outcomes through effective communication and project management.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Contract NegotiationStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsInvestment Funds Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the negotiation and execution of legal agreements and associated documentation for launching new investment funds and fund ranges across Aegon's propositions
  • Manage contract amendments, renewals, novations and other legal changes supporting existing fund managers and investment solutions
  • Build and maintain relationships with fund managers, legal representatives, compliance teams, regulators and internal stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate records of negotiations, approvals and contractual documentation for governance and audit requirements
  • Identify and mitigate contractual, operational and regulatory risks while driving negotiations to successful conclusions
  • Support regulatory change initiatives and business projects requiring updates to contractual arrangements and legal documentation
  • Review and enhance processes, controls and ways of working to improve efficiency, consistency and customer outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience within the UK fund management, investment platform, wealth, pensions or wider financial services industry
  • Strong knowledge of investment funds, fund managers, platforms, advisers, discretionary fund managers and the broader investment landscape
  • Demonstrable experience in contract negotiation, stakeholder management, and achieving client-focused outcomes within agreed timescales
  • Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex negotiations simultaneously
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret contractual and legal documentation, assessing potential business impacts and risks
  • Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across legal, regulatory, operational and commercial teams
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Satisfactory credit and criminal record checks and references

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Enhanced pension scheme: employee contributes 3% and employer contributes 9%; contributions can be matched up to a combined total of 20% of salary (7% employee and 13% employer)
  • Discretionary bonus based on personal and company performance
  • 34 days leave per year including bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time
  • Private medical cover
  • Life assurance
  • Critical illness cover
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Retail discount vouchers
  • Cycle2work scheme
  • Subsidised restaurant
  • Online GP appointments
  • Hybrid working model

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Hard Skills
Contract ManagementRegulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentLegal Documentation ReviewProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsClient-Focused OutcomesNegotiation Skills
Industry Keywords
UK Fund ManagementInvestment PlatformWealth ManagementPensionsFinancial Services