Job Description
General information
Entity
Amundi, the leading European asset manager, ranking among the top 10 global players (1), offers its 100 million clients - retail, institutional and corporate - a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets. This offering is enhanced with IT tools and services to cover the entire savings value chain. A subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages close to €2.3 trillion of assets (2). With its six international investment hubs (3), financial and extra-financial research capabilities and long-standing commitment to responsible investment, Amundi is a key player in the asset management landscape.
Amundi clients benefit from the expertise and advice of 5,500 employees in 35 countries.
Amundi, a trusted partner, working every day in the interest of its clients and society
(1) Source: IPE “Top 500 Asset Managers” published in June 2025, based on assets under management as at 31/12/2024
(2) Amundi data as at 30/06/2025
(3) Paris, London, Dublin, Milan, Tokyo and San Antonio (via our strategic partnership with Victory Capital)
Reference
2026-115289
Publication date
04/09/2026
Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Operations
Job title
Operations & Project Management – COO's Office
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Expected start date
04/11/2026
Management position
No
Job summary
Overall Purpose of the Job:
Support Amundi (UK)'s COO in a role that blends project management with operational oversight and strategic support. Embedded within the Operations function and reporting directly to the COO, the role holder will interact with senior executives and key stakeholders both internally across the Amundi group and externally. They will play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of operations, the timely resolution of incidents, and the delivery of key projects and governance obligations.
Main Tasks and Accountabilities:
Project & Portfolio Management
- Create and maintain the local projects and initiatives portfolio, tracking progress across key workstreams including the CCI Project, Follow the Sun.
- Support the coordination and follow-up of Operational Resilience and Regulatory topics, ensuring timely escalation and accurate reporting (e.g. Consumer Duty Board report or the entity report on Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures).
Outsourcing
- Maintain the Outsourcing Register and support related due diligence work in line with regulatory expectations.
- Provide secretariat and analytical support to the Operations and Outsourcing Committee.
Audit & Controls
- Lead coordination for the ISAE3402 annual report and internal due diligence processes, ensuring timely information collection and compliance management.
- Assist in the coordination of external and internal audit processes, acting as a point of contact for information requests and tracking remediation actions.
Ad Hoc Support
- Respond to ad hoc requests from the COO and CEO and senior stakeholders, providing timely analysis and well-structured outputs.
Reporting & Governance
- Produce dashboards, monthly reports, and presentations for various committees including the Operations and Outsourcing Committee, ExCo, and Board.
- Support Committee Governance activities, including drafting and maintaining Terms of Reference and preparing ExCo and Board materials.
- Follow up and analyse expense budgets, flagging variances and supporting financial oversight.
Operational Incidents & Controls
- Act as the first point of oversight for operational incidents, ensuring all incidents are identified, logged, and tracked in a timely and consistent manner liaising with Middle Office, Operations teams, and other relevant functions to ensure incidents are resolved and lessons learned are captured.
- Monitor the end-to-end lifecycle of incidents from identification through to resolution, escalating where necessary to the COO or relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure error notes and commercial gestures are processed accurately and within agreed timelines, maintaining a clear audit trail.
- Produce regular incident reporting and trend analysis to support management oversight and continuous improvement.
Supplementary Information
Policy & Compliance
- Write or update policies and procedures where necessary, ensuring alignment with FCA regulations and the Firm's internal policies.
- Adhere to FCA regulations and the Firm's policies and procedures. Where appropriate, seek guidance from Management or Compliance.
Position location
Geographical area
Europe, United Kingdom
City
London
Remote work
hybrid
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
- Education: University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Science, or a related field preferred.
Required skills
Key Attributes Required:
- Communication skills: Strong verbal and written skills to engage with senior management; ability to convey complex ideas concisely.
- Stakeholder Management: Ability to establish and maintain relationships across all levels of the organisation and with external parties.
- Operational awareness: Ability to identify, assess, and manage operational risks and incidents; methodical and detail-oriented approach to controls and process.
- Interest in Asset Management: Strong interest in Asset Management and financial markets; prior experience in an Operations or Middle Office environment is a plus.
- Organisational skills: Highly organised; able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously under time pressure.
Technical skills required
- Analytical skills: Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and produce relevant reports to support decision-making.
- Presentation skills: Proficiency in creating dashboards, policy documents, and management presentations.
- Project management skills: Prior experience or knowledge of project management methodologies is a plus.
Languages
French-speaking is an asset, but not essential.
