Head of Alternative Investments
About the role
This is a leadership role responsible for designing the investment philosophy, sourcing and underwriting opportunities, and building the infrastructure needed to deploy billions of dollars of AUM into alternative asset classes on behalf of our members. You will set alternatives strategy, manage and grow a high-performing team, and oversee a critical and highly visible function at Range.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead Range’s alternative investments strategy, defining the asset classes, products, and access points (private equity, private credit, real estate, hedge funds, venture, and other alternatives) that will be offered to members.
- Own sourcing, due diligence, and manager/fund selection, building relationships with top-tier general partners, fund managers, and platforms to secure access and favorable terms.
- Lead capital deployment at scale, overseeing the allocation and ongoing management of billions of dollars of AUM into alternative strategies in line with member risk profiles and overall portfolio construction.
- Drive automation and operational efficiency, partnering with Engineering and Product to build scalable workflows for subscriptions, capital calls, distributions, and reporting on alternative investments.
- Set strategy and KPIs for the alternatives function, using data to measure performance, monitor exposures, and continuously improve outcomes for members.
- Ensure regulatory and compliance alignment, collaborating with Compliance and Legal to support due diligence standards, disclosures, suitability, and evolving regulatory requirements around alternative investments.
- Lead and develop a high-impact team, hiring, mentoring, and empowering investment professionals as the alternatives platform scales.
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Investment Operations, and Client Services to launch new alternative investment offerings with operational readiness from day one.
Requirements
10+ years of experience in alternative investments, private markets, or institutional asset allocation, with senior leadership experience in a high-growth or technology-driven environment.
Deep familiarity with private equity, private credit, real estate, hedge funds, and other alternative asset classes, including fund structures, manager selection, and due diligence processes.
Proven track record of building and scaling alternatives platforms or programs, ideally deploying billions of dollars of AUM.
Strong network of relationships with general partners, fund managers, and alternatives platforms.
Expertise in regulatory and operational considerations specific to alternative investments, including suitability, disclosures, and audit readiness.
Data-driven mindset with experience defining KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics for portfolio and platform performance.
FinTech or startup experience preferred.