Product Director – Fund Accounting Platform

SS&C Technologies

. Define the vision, operating model and product strategy for a next-generation global fund accounting platform .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in fund accounting and administration, with a proven track record in leading platform transformation programs and developing multi-year product strategies. Capable of defining product vision and operating models while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational resilience.

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Fund Accounting ExpertiseNAV ProductionProduct Strategy DevelopmentExecutive SponsorshipDelivery Leadership

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Hard Skills

Fund AdministrationSecurities AccountingCorporate ActionsPerformance MeasurementRegulatory ReportingInvestment OperationsMulti-Currency AccountingGeneral Ledger ManagementReconciliationsControl Frameworks

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsExecutive PresenceLeadershipStakeholder EngagementDelivery Leadership

Industry Keywords

Asset ServicingFinancial ServicesProduct PortfoliosMatrix OrganisationsOperational Resilience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the vision, operating model and product strategy for a next-generation global fund accounting platform
Act as the business and domain leader for the programme
Design future-state product capabilities, target operating model and client proposition
Deliver the target product vision and roadmap within 12–24 months
Define the future-state fund accounting operating model
Establish product priorities for initial platform releases
Create a scalable proposition supporting multiple jurisdictions
Secure executive and client sponsorship for the platform strategy
Define long-term platform vision, strategic priorities, investment cases and roadmap
Lead design of capabilities for NAV production, general ledger management, multi-currency accounting, corporate actions, income and expense accruals, fund distributions, reconciliations, performance measurement, regulatory reporting and fund structures
Engage asset managers, fund administrators and institutional clients; gather market requirements and validate product direction
Represent SS&C at industry events and client forums
Define workflows, operating processes, service models, control frameworks, exception management, reporting, oversight and governance requirements
Ensure operational resilience and regulatory compliance
Act as executive sponsor for product strategy and primary business decision-maker for product direction
Partner with technology, operations and business leadership to align priorities with SS&C strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years within fund accounting, fund administration or asset servicing
Extensive experience of operating or implementing fund accounting platforms
Deep expertise across NAV production, securities accounting, corporate actions, income processing, performance measurement, fund administration, regulatory reporting and investment operations
Proven ownership of large-scale financial services product portfolios
Experience leading platform transformation programmes
Track record developing multi-year product strategies
Experience building business cases and executive sponsorship
Executive presence with senior stakeholders and clients
Experience building and leading matrix organisations
Strong communication skills
Demonstrable delivery leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits including pension contributions
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Executive leadership development opportunities
Hybrid Work Model
Professional Development Reimbursement, including access to SS&C University
Competitive holiday scheme
Competitive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of staff
Diversity & Inclusion commitment
Hands-on, team-customised training throughout your career