Hybrid Director of Operations, Retail Funds

Posted 4 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Design, document, and run day-to-day fund operations (NAV/reporting, cash & custody, capital activity, compliance administration).
  • Manage service providers (administrator, auditor, custodian, distributor/principal) and board deliverables; drive timely public reporting, TSRs, and related filings.
  • Lead audit planning and execution; maintain PCAOB-grade controls and independence protocols.
  • Oversee liquidity and repurchase calendars in coordination with portfolio and admin; ensure accurate shareholder servicing.
  • Chair operating cadence with distributor for advertising review and sales enablement.
  • Build and mentor a high-bar operations team; implement SOPs and risk controls.

Requirements

  • ‘40-Act expertise with 8+ years running operations for registered funds; fluent in board relations, filing calendars (N-CSR/N-PORT), TA flows, and quarterly repurchase offers.
  • Track record leading audits, board cycles, and SEC filings with auditors.
  • Strong vendor-management skills across admin, custodian, distributor, and counsel.
  • Actively applying AI to gain leverage.
  • Systems mindset; ability to create effective controls, run-books, and standard operating procedures.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity; excellent communication and relationship management skills with trustees and regulators.

Job title

Director of Operations, Retail Funds

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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