Senior Oversight Specialist

Job description

**Organisation** Anthos Fund & Asset Management is a values-based asset manager that stewards capital for professional investors who want to create a bigger impact together. We do this by responsibly managing capital in line with the values of sustainability, human dignity and good corporate citizenship. Founded nearly 100 years ago to manage the assets of the Brenninkmeijer family, Anthos today also welcomes like-minded investors. We provide investment management and advisory services across public and private markets, including equities, fixed income, real estate, private equity and alternative investments. Anthos is part of COFRA, a sixth-generation family-owned group of investment platforms and businesses active in asset management, private equity, real estate, retail, clean energy and sustainable food. Across all its activities, COFRA is guided by a shared ambition: to be a force for good in society and the environment. **The Role** As Senior Oversight Specialist, you act as the bridge between internal teams and external service providers, ensuring critical processes remain under control and operational risks are proactively addressed. You have the opportunity to influence how Anthos manages key operational partners, strengthen governance frameworks, and contribute directly to the quality and resilience of our investment operations. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll play a key role in ensuring Anthos' outsourced operational activities run smoothly, effectively and in line with our high standards. **Additionally, you:** - Coordinate the operational oversight of key external service providers, including ownership of the Daily Operational Handshake, ensuring priorities, risks and dependencies are actively managed. - Own the Events & Incidents process, ensuring events are appropriately assessed, root causes understood, actions followed through and structural improvements embedded. - Act as a trusted gatekeeper for critical outsourced activities, bringing together the right stakeholders to resolve issues and drive decisions. - Lead operational due diligence, annual service reviews, ISAE/SOC assessments and risk evaluations to ensure effective control of environments and regulatory compliance. - Develop and monitor KPIs, SLAs and governance reporting provide management with an objective, fact-based view of operational performance, trends and areas requiring attention. - Help strengthen Anthos’ third-party management framework and operational resilience capabilities. **What you bring** We're looking for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity and taking ownership in a dynamic environment. You'll combine operational expertise with strong stakeholder management skills, acting as a trusted partner who can challenge constructively, build relationships and drive issues through to resolution. As well as: - Significant experience within asset management, fund administration or investment operations, including oversight of outsourced service providers and critical operational activities. You understand fund accounting, NAV production, reconciliation and trade processing sufficiently to challenge service delivery and ensure high operational standards. - A broad understanding of the asset management value chain, with the ability to connect the dots across investment operations, fund administration, internal teams, and external service providers. - A proactive mindset, strong sense of ownership and continuous improvement mentality. - Fluency in English; Dutch is a plus. **You'll enjoy this role if** - You enjoy bringing structure, transparency, and accountability to complex operational environments. - You like connecting people and processes, ensuring the right stakeholders are involved, and issues are resolved effectively. - You are naturally curious and comfortable challenging others when needed. - You take satisfaction from turning incidents, risks and operational challenges into lasting improvements. - You can see the bigger picture while still paying attention to detail. - You enjoy working across teams and building trusted relationships to achieve shared outcomes. **What we offer** - A highly visible role with real ownership and responsibility. - The opportunity to make a direct impact on the quality and resilience of our operations. - A collaborative and supportive team where people genuinely help each other succeed. - Flexible working arrangements, a healthy work-life balance and 31 days of annual leave. - Volunteering days and the opportunity to work abroad for up to four weeks per year. - A competitive compensation and benefits package, including participation in the Provisum pension scheme. - Additional benefits such as a home office budget, subsidised lunches, an in-house barista and a discounted gym membership. Reference checks and a pre-employment screening are a final step of the hiring procedure.  *We believe better decisions come from diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and creating an environment where everyone is respected, valued and able to contribute fully. We encourage applications from individuals with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you are excited about the role but do not meet every requirement, we would still like to hear from you.*