Director of Operations
Job Function
Oversee day-to-day operations across hedge fund, private credit, and real estate vehicles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and control
Manage and mentor a team across trade operations, portfolio accounting, and fund operations
Drive operational strategy, process improvement, and automation initiatives to support firm growth
Supervise the full lifecycle of investments, including trade capture, settlements, cash management, reconciliations, and lifecycle events
Oversee complex credit instruments including bank loans, structured credit (CLOs/ABS), private debt, and real assets
Ensure proper controls around valuation, pricing, and P&L reporting
Oversee NAV production in partnership with fund administrators across multiple vehicle structures
Review and validate investor reporting, capital calls, distributions, and fund-level financials
Serve as primary liaison with fund administrators, prime brokers, custodians, and auditors
Support new fund launches, including operational buildout and onboarding of service providers
Manage service provider performance and oversee SLAs and escalations
Estate and maintain a robust operational risk and control framework
Ensure adherence to internal policies and support regulatory and audit processes
Lead initiatives around data governance, transparency, and reporting accuracy
Champion system enhancements and integrations across OMS, accounting systems (e.g., Geneva), and data platforms
Identify opportunities to improve scalability through automation and workflow optimization
Partner with technology teams on strategic data and reporting initiatives
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive alternative operations experience with proven leadership skills.
- BS degree or advanced degree from an accredited university; strong academics.
- Familiarity with structured credit (CLOs), private credit, and real assets.
- Track record of leading operational buildouts or platform scaling initiatives.
- Exposure to data and process automation tools.