Head of Operations/Compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO in setting and driving organizational vision and operational strategy (individual contributor role)
• Develop an effective governance and controls framework encompassing policies and procedures, timely and appropriate management information and reporting of financials and compliance matters, risk management oversight (operational, compliance, cybersecurity)
• Responsibility and oversight for operational services provided by outsourced vendors/partners (Fund Administration, Legal, IT, Accountants, Regulators, etc.)
• Ensure that the AML & KYC of all investors is complete and remains adequate at all times
• Design and execute various strategic initiatives/projects to enhance business efficiency and growth
• Partner with internal stakeholders to drive operational excellence
• Develop networks and keep abreast of developments with peers in the industry

• Self-driven and strong analytically with an eye for details
• Strong interpersonal skills - building consensus where required but with the ability to convey authority and expertise with leadership team
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders - regulators, investors, shareholders, service providers
• Strong grasp of the realities of good governance and risk management
• Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Finance, Business Management, or related fields
• 5 – 10 years of relevant experience in compliance and operations of a fund management company
• Extensive knowledge in the rules/regulations and licensing regimes for various fund management structures - VCC, CMS