Vice President, Investment Operations

Job Title: Vice President, Investment Operations

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Sydney, Australia

Department: CFM Operations  

What the Hiring Manager says….

‘This role would be ideal for a self-motivated candidate ready for the next stage in their financial services career. It is based in a fast paced office in a tight knit Team, the person will be given broad exposure to a dynamic business. The role will physically sit amongst the Portfolio Management and Business Development Team.

You will be supporting a growing business sitting at the centre of operations, a perfect opportunity to combine your operations knowledge to improve automation and processes.’

Summary of our opportunity

The role involves support of the Australian Investment Team(s) and business with operational oversight and ensuring timely investor reporting and deliverables of the local funds, the role deals extensively with third party administrators and custodians.

The position will be based in the Sydney office, and report to the Head of Australian Fund Operations. This role is centred around the structured credit universe as a whole with both direct and feeder funds. The role will work closely with an experienced Portfolio Management Team and therefore good English communication skills (verbal and written) are essential. The platform is vibrant, in a fast paced growing business and team.  

Primary responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):

• Monitor and track trade positions, valuations and escalate any breaks.
• Ensure NAV and reporting is reviewed, reconciled and released per the SLA.
• Produce traded / settled cash reporting for Portfolio Managers.
• Reconcile deal data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Monitor Agent notices, respond to any request and where applicable escalate the information provided.
• Manage, process investor capital calls and ensure utilisation requests funded accordingly.
• Rebalance cash positions.
• Monitor collateral and ensure facility reporting is kept up to date.
• Ensure quarterly distributions are reviewed, signed off and processed in a timely manner.
• Prepare and process quarterly FX forward roll overs.
• Produce accurate quarterly fund & investor reporting in accordance with deliverables.
• Identify and propose process improvements.
• Attend or coordinate the Service provider meetings as required.
• Deal with ad hoc queries from internal and external parties, namely Investors, Auditors, Services Providers, Administrators, Compliance, Marketing, Tax and Finance.
• Interpret legal documentation.

Key Requirements/ Qualifications

You will have demonstrable experience of: 

Essential

• Educated to degree level (graduate degree a plus)
• Solid understanding of cash entry and reconciliation processes
• General understanding of private credit and operations
• English proficiency (verbal and written)
• Excel proficiency (advanced preferable)

Desirable

• Relevant background, finance, economics, business, or accounting.
• Some experience in alternative investment manager, Trustee or Administration is a bonus but not essential.
• Good accuracy and attention to detail while working to meet strict deadlines.

• Ability to resolve queries and deal with third-party administrators and custodians professionally.
• Excellent math skills including ability to translate any technical definitions into Excel formulas.

• Ability to understand complex legal and technical documents.

Personal Attributes

Personal attributes that will make you successful in this role include but are not limited to:

• A proactive, positive and diligent attitude is a must.

• Good communication / organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure when working to tight deadlines.
• Flexible in dealing with multiple and changing requests.

• Comfortable and confident in dealing with Portfolio Managers and other team members.
• A team player.  

Our Global Benefits Framework is centred around these 3 key attributes:

• Wellbeing - Supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing as well as your lifestyle needs.
• Inclusivity – Fit for purpose and competitive, no matter who or where you are.
• Longevity – Long Term and sustainable in design.

Inclusion is one of ICG’s key values and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for everyone. By welcoming different perspectives, we strengthen ICG’s performance, enrich decision-making and contribute to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and the markets we serve. Accordingly, our recruitment processes provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

We are equally committed to delivering an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require information in an alternative format, additional time for assessments, an adjusted interview schedule, or any other support during the recruitment process, please let us know.