Finance & Operations Associate Director

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Finance & Operations Associate Director to help drive operational discipline, financial visibility, and scalable execution across our US business. This is a high-impact role for a commercially minded operator who can translate priorities into execution, strengthen processes and controls, and deliver actionable insight to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to execute operational and financial priorities across the US business.
• Lead initiatives that improve process efficiency, control effectiveness, productivity, and overall operating performance.
• Deliver clear management reporting, financial insights, and performance analysis to support decision-making and accountability.
• Track key business metrics, identify business risks & performance gaps, and drive timely follow-up actions.
• Cook up cross-functional delivery with Finance, Technology, Transformation, Risk, Legal, Compliance, AML, and HR stakeholders.
• Help embed scalable processes, stronger controls, and consistent operating disciplines that support growth.
• Support issue resolution, operational risk management, and execution of priority actions across the business.
• Act as a trusted partner to leadership by bringing structure, pace, and follow-through to strategic and day-to-day initiatives.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant experience in operations, finance, business management, or a comparable role within a professional services, financial services, or other regulated environment.
• Preferably experience in the asset management industry with a focus on alternative funds.
• Proven track record of supporting business performance through reporting, planning, operational improvement, and cross-functional execution.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and managing initiatives that improve control, visibility, and operational effectiveness.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, operations, or a related field preferred.
• Big 4 experience coupled with a CPA, CMA, MBA, or similar professional qualification is beneficial but not required.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently across leadership and operational teams.
• Able to navigate sensitive issues with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Effective at building alignment, driving follow-through, and maintaining momentum across multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and deliver results in an agile, fast-paced environment.
• Executive presence and the ability to influence credibly across senior stakeholders and support functions.
• Sound judgment, strong ownership, and a proactive approach to solving problems and driving decisions.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities without losing momentum or attention to detail.
• Collaborative leadership style with a strong focus on continuous improvement, accountability, and execution.
• Excellent analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to turn data into clear business insight and action.
• Good understanding of operational internal controls, process improvement, performance reporting, and business management disciplines.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with reporting tools, operational metrics, and management information.
• Ability to identify process and technology gaps and help shape practical, scalable solutions.
• Ideal candidate has experience with AI tools, PowerBI, and/or Alteryx.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance, including eye care
• Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
• Worldwide travel insurance
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• On-site parking (location dependent)