Director/Managing Director of Investment Operations

Job Overview

We are working with a growing RIA that is seeking a Director/Managing Director of Investment Operations for traditional and alternative investment platforms that cater to the UHNW community. This role is responsible for driving efficient investment operations, including investment platform development, third-party manager and alternative deal diligence, structuring and execution, trading & research, risk management, and championing the firm's investment philosophy through advisor communication and education. The position is based onsite in New York.

What You Will Do:

• Investment Strategy & Execution: Support the selection and execution of comprehensive investment strategies tailored to meet the diverse needs of our ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients. Coordinate the Investment Committee to promote consistent adoption, monitoring, and evaluation of the investment strategy, recommended funds/equities, and third-party managers.

• Due Diligence: Direct the rigorous due diligence process for potential alternative investments and third-party asset managers by evaluating risk, return profiles, and alignment with investment criteria. Prepare and present detailed investment performance reports and strategic insights to senior leadership and advisors, ensuring transparency and accountability. Manage the operational due diligence, in conjunction with third-party specialists, of our selected managers, including on-going operational diligence post investment.

• Investment Structuring and Post-Investment Management: Coordinate the structuring of alternative and traditional investments in funds, asset managers, and independent sponsor opportunities. Lead the legal and tax structuring of the investment entities and coordinate with the asset managers, legal advisors, tax consultants, and third-party partners. Includes entity formation, accounting and tax reporting, client documentation, drawdowns, distributions, and regulatory filings.

• Vendor Relationship Management: Develop relationships with third party partners, including administrators, diligence consultants, and investment platforms. Find ways to work more closely with them to become more efficient.

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of investment professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and operational excellence. Ensure consistent adherence with all firm guidelines for trading and performance reporting.

• Investment Operations and Processes: Collaborate closely with internal teams and external advisors to streamline investment processes, optimize operational efficiency, and implement best practices.

• Advisor Integrations and Education: Lead the integration of new advisors and firms on to our investment platform including the transition of assets from off-platform/legacy funds following integration or acquisition.

• Risk Management and Compliance: Develop and implement robust risk management frameworks and analytics, to proactively identify risk and portfolio inefficiency, and to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards in coordination with the CCO.

• Reporting and Communication: Prepare detailed reports and presentations on portfolio performance, investment outlook, new investment opportunities and key metrics for internal stakeholders, including the executive team, board of directors, and investment committees. Communicate effectively with senior management on portfolio positioning, investment opportunities, and risks.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university. Majors in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Math or a related field preferred.

• Proven experience (8 years) in investment operations and/or risk management, with a strong track record of operational excellence in managing positions across multiple asset classes.

• In-depth understanding of public and alternative financial instruments, due diligence, and risk management principles and metrics.

• Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking abilities, with a proactive approach to investment management and execution.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the capacity to engage effectively with third-party partners and managers, senior executives, external partners and internal advisors.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.

• Proficiency in investment analysis tools and software (e.g., Bloomberg, Morningstar Direct, Excel) is preferred. Prior experience with Addepar and/or Arch strongly preferred.

• Ability to work under pressure, pivot quickly and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.