Strategic Fund Operations Director

5 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kaizen Recruitment Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Fund Operations Director to join our client, a leading Melbourne-based fund manager. This newly created role reports directly into the Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for leading a 10-person operations team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and mentor operations staff members, facilitating training and professional development.
  • Develop the company's operational strategy, identifying internal system and process inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
  • Research new systems and technologies to continuously improve technology and associated processes.
  • Manage reporting functions of funds and ensure data requests from dealer groups, researchers, and platforms are delivered on time.
  • Design, implement, and maintain ongoing operational effectiveness of internal controls around investment products.
  • Work with the Chief Operating Officer to design, implement, and report on progress of the group's annual investment operations plan.
  • Monitor, review, and manage relationships with external service providers, making changes as necessary.
Requirements
  • At least 10 years' experience within the financial services industry, ideally with an asset management firm, superannuation fund, or fund administrator.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of the funds management regulatory environment, laws, rules, and regulations in Australia.
  • Ability to develop and implement business strategies, implement change programs, and focus on continual business improvements.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, confident, engaging, and outgoing personality, and strong client focus.
  • Self-motivated, demonstrating initiative, drive, and professionalism.
  • Detail-oriented, strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, and willingness to 'think, question, and challenge'.
Estimated Salary

$180,000 - $220,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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