Operations Manager

Company Description

Our client is Australia’s leading crypto-asset investment firm with a strong track record and brand as one of the leading authorities on crypto assets.

We are hiring an experienced Operations Manager to join us on a 3-day per week basis. As their new Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the business and funds by coordinating the team when needed, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders and continually looking at operational effectiveness.

**Job Description**:

- ** Excellent External Reputation**. "Everyone who deals with us feels that we run a tight ship" This can include service providers, auditors, bookkeepers, accountants, and trustees to ensure that all operations comply with the appropriate regulations and laws
- ** Strong Stakeholder Effectiveness**. You ensure that the interactions between our main stakeholders, including outside service providers, are effective and harmonious.
- ** Internal Team Effectiveness. **You ensure that team members are clear about their operational responsibilities and deadlines, allowing them to be effective, efficient, and productive.
- ** No Major Problems**. There are no significant operational missteps that materially impact us from an operational perspective. You ensure that all operational procedures are documented and adhered to, and implement new procedures as needed. You keep an close eye on operational risks and raise them when needed.
- ** Adaptability is key. **Life throws up the odd curve ball. You’re adaptable enough to manage ad-hoc projects and initiatives as needed.

**Qualifications**:

- A degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field would clearly be an advantage.
- Around 5 years of relevant work experience in operations management in the finance or funds management industry.
- Demonstrated experience in team coordination and management, with excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Some commercial knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in the finance or funds management industry.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience in expense management and financial reporting.

Additional Information

Our client is a hedge fund manager with $100M across three strategies: multi-strategy, high growth, and market neutral. They are also a founding member of Upside DAO, a crypto investment DAO, and incubator with a physical space in Cremorne, Melbourne. The team has a unique skill set, a combination of both traditional financial services and crypto asset experience, which they believe is the key to strong performance.

They believe that there is a very strong case for a small allocation to crypto assets. Amid a bleak macroeconomic outlook, they believe crypto assets could play a valuable role in investors’ portfolios as a high-growth, low-correlated asset.

**What’s in it for you?**

You’ll work in a small, close-knit team environment where they value each other as teammates, support each other and believe that they can build the best Crypto fund management business in the region.

They offer a flexible working environment and in the early stages as you get to understand the business, your teammates and the current operational environment you’ll no doubt be wanting to spend some valuable face time with people. This is totally fine, they’re looking forward to showing you all that you need to know.

**When can you start?