Overview Are you motivated to build, lead and grow a high-impact Management Company Service Center with 50+ employees in Portugal? Are you a seasoned financial services leader with strong people management skills and a hands-on mindset? Do you thrive in international environments where operational excellence, regulatory rigor and service quality go hand in hand? This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a strategic service center in Porto, Portugal, and play a key role in a German-based ManCo and fund services setup.Your role: lead, optimize, and growAs Site Manager in the ManCo Group's dedicated Service Center, you will have full operational responsibility for the Porto location, acting as the senior on-site leader and main point of contact for the headquarter and Management team in Germany. You will lead an established, multi-layered team and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality fund and ManCo-related services in line with regulatory, client and group standards. You will combine people leadership, operational management and fund accounting expertise, while driving performance, efficiency and continuous improvement across the service center.Key Responsibilities Site & People LeadershipProvide overall leadership and direction for the Porto Service Center, fostering a high-performance, collaborative and compliant working environmentLead and develop a management structure with team leaders and senior specialistsStaffing and workforce planning, including recruitment, interviewing, onboarding and team compositionDefine leadership behaviors, engagement, and professional developmentGovernance, Administration & Local OversightEnsure excellent service delivery within the defined operating modelAct as the key interface between the Porto site and group functions such as Finance, HR, IT, Tax, Procurement, Risk and ComplianceOversee local administrative, financial and operational topics required for the smooth running of a professional service centerCoordinate with external providers and internal support functionsEnsure alignment with Portuguese business practices and regulationsOperational Performance, Control & OptimizationOwn end-to-end operational performance across all processes, ensuring consistent achievement of KPIs, high service quality, accuracy and timelinessMonitor, analyse and present KPI and management reporting, translating insights into targeted performance improvement actions in close collaboration with team leadersEnsure full compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls and group policiesDrive continuous improvement through process optimization, standardization and automationFoster knowledge sharing and best-practice adoption across teams and functionsActively contribute to strategic initiatives including system implementations, process transitions, regulatory changes and service expansionsWhat You Bring Qualifications, Experience & SkillsMaster's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related fieldProven senior-level experience (5+ years) in Operations, HR and Business Management within regulated or shared service / BPO environmentsUnderstanding of financial instruments and fund structures, prior exposure to ManCo environments is strongly preferredExperience in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and back- or mid-office operations is highly valuedLeadership, Change & Execution CapabilitiesDemonstrated change management capability, with experience guiding teams through operational, system and process transitionsStrong leadership style with the ability to motivate, develop and retain high-performing teamsHands-on mentality combined with strategic thinking and a strong sense of ownershipHighly organized, resilient and able to prioritize effectively in fast-paced, evolving environmentsStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and implement pragmatic solutionsCommunication, Stakeholder & Interpersonal SkillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organizationStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with internal team members and external business partnersConfident senior-level presence in international and cross-functional settingsTechnical & Language SkillsKnowledge of Fund Accounting software is a plus (particularly SimCorp Dimension)Full professional proficiency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken), including negotiation capabilityWhat's In It For YouA senior leadership role with real impact in an international financial services organizationThe opportunity to shape, develop and optimize a strategically important service centerExposure to international stakeholders and strategic initiativesA competitive remuneration package aligned with the Portuguese senior leadership marketLong-term career development opportunities within a growing, international organizationIf you are a motivated and hands-on leader with the necessary experience, we invite you to apply and join us in establishing a successful nearshoring operation in Porto. 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