Chief Operating Officer – Alternative Investments – Client Role

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO to execute the firm's long-term operational strategy and organizational objectives. 
• Design and implement scalable governance frameworks, operating models, and decision-making processes. 
• Build and enhance operational infrastructure across investment operations, finance, technology, investor operations, compliance, and corporate functions. 
• Drive firmwide process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to automate workflows, improve efficiency, and reduce operational risk. 
• Develop policies, procedures, and operating standards that promote accountability, consistency, and operational excellence. 
• Evaluate and oversee technology platforms supporting investment management, CRM, reporting, document management, and business operations. 
• Establish key performance metrics and management reporting to support strategic decision-making. 
• Manage critical vendor relationships and oversee third-party operational service providers. 
• Ensure the firm's operating platform is positioned to support future fund launches, new investment strategies, and continued business growth. 
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on execution, continuous improvement, and organizational scalability.

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

• 12+ years of leadership experience within investment management, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, or institutional asset management. 
• Previous experience as a Chief Operating Officer, Head of Operations, Chief of Staff, or similar senior operational leadership role preferred. 
• Demonstrated success building and scaling operational infrastructure within a growing investment organization. 
• Strong understanding of investment operations, fund administration, portfolio management systems, CRM platforms, operational technology, and governance best practices. 
• Experience designing scalable business processes, organizational structures, and operating frameworks. 
• Familiarity with SEC-registered investment advisers and the regulatory environment supporting alternative investment managers. 
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving operations, finance, technology, legal, compliance, and investment teams. 
• Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.