VP, Alternatives Operations Manager
Core
Senior operational partner overseeing the full lifecycle of private and originated investments, including deal execution, funding, settlement, asset maintenance, and exits for European portfolios.
Role type
VP, Alternative Operations (Private Credit & Structured Finance)
Builds
Operational readiness and robust control environments for complex private debt, distressed investments, and structured financing arrangements.
Domain
Private Credit, Alternative Investments, Structured Finance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Private credit market expertise, complex debt structure analysis, operational due diligence, outsourced provider management, cross-functional project leadership, risk control design, financial document interpretation, data analytics, SQL, Bloomberg proficiency
Preferred skills
European investment strategy support, private equity fund structure knowledge, operational transformation leadership, advanced Excel
Technologies
Bloomberg, SQL, Excel, operational technology platforms
Responsibilities
Act as primary operational partner to European Portfolio Managers for Special Situations and Private Credit strategies; oversee private lending transactions from funding to exit; lead operational due diligence for new strategies and bespoke transactions; serve as escalation point for complex operational issues with custodians and counterparties; oversee outsourced providers for settlements and investment accounting; partner with Legal, Compliance, and Finance for transaction execution; review processes for automation and efficiency; lead cross-functional projects for technology and regulatory initiatives; manage relationships with banks and trustees; support investor and regulatory inquiries; mentor junior team members.
Seniority
VP, strategic oversight with hands-on operational leadership