Head of Investment Delivery | 14-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Aequitas Investment Partners Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequitas Investment Partners invites an experienced investment operations leader to head the Investment Delivery function on a 14-month fixed-term contract. You will translate investment decisions into precise execution, oversee governance, platform relationships and client delivery, and lead a team to manage multiple portfolios with strong controls.

You will collaborate with senior investment professionals and stakeholders to maintain high service standards while navigating change and scaling

Qualifications

• Significant experience in investment operations and portfolio implementation.
• Strong background in asset management operations and governance.
• Proven track record in portfolio reporting and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of investment decisions across SMA portfolios and platforms.
• Oversee portfolio changes, trade coordination, and implementation controls.
• Coordinate onboarding of new clients and portfolios with mandates.
• Manage platform due diligence, onboarding, and compliance processes with partners.
• Oversee Investment Committee papers, governance documents, and records.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability.

Skills

Investment operations

Portfolio implementation

Asset management operations

Investment governance

Portfolio reporting

Excel

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Head of Investment Delivery | 14-Month Fixed-Term Contract

At Aequitas Investment Partners, we empower independent financial advisers and AFSLs to scale efficiently and profitably. Through institutional-grade separately managed accounts (SMAs) and robust investment governance frameworks, we simplify investment operations and enable advisers to focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for their clients.

We are a dynamic, fast-growing investment business continuing to expand our investment capabilities, client relationships and operational infrastructure.

We are seeking an experienced investment operations leader to join our team as Head of Investment Delivery on a 14-month fixed-term contract.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Chief Investment Officer, you will lead the Investment Delivery function, overseeing the operational implementation of investment decisions, investment governance, platform relationships, portfolio reporting and client delivery.

Working closely with senior investment professionals and operational stakeholders, you will ensure investment decisions are translated into accurate, timely and well-controlled execution.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role requiring someone who can confidently lead a team, manage competing priorities and take ownership of delivering outcomes.

As a growing business, our processes and systems continue to evolve. You will need to be comfortable navigating change, bringing structure to complex workflows and proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability.

We are looking for someone who can quickly understand the business, establish priorities and contribute from the outset.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Operations & Portfolio Implementation

Lead the operational implementation of investment decisions across SMA portfolios and investment platforms.

Oversee portfolio changes, trade coordination, implementation controls and associated documentation.

Coordinate new client and portfolio onboarding, ensuring accurate setup and alignment with investment mandates.

Coordinate platform operational due diligence, onboarding requirements and compliance-related processes with investment platforms, fund managers and Responsible Entities.

Investment Governance

Oversee the preparation and coordination of Investment Committee papers, meeting materials and governance documentation.

Maintain accurate records of investment decisions, meeting minutes and action items.

Ensure governance processes are delivered within agreed timelines and meet relevant regulatory and compliance requirements.

Oversee investment reporting, including portfolio performance, holdings and investment updates.

Maintain data integrity and accuracy across investment systems and reporting processes.

Coordinate investment communications to financial advisers and clients.

Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve operational issues and maintain high service standards.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

Lead and develop the Investment Delivery team, providing clear direction, prioritisation, support and accountability.

Manage workflows, competing deadlines and team capacity across multiple client portfolios and projects.

Establish and refine operational processes, ensuring workflows are clearly documented, efficient and supported by appropriate controls.

Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency.

Contribute to the ongoing development of scalable systems, reporting frameworks and automation.

About You

You are an experienced investment operations professional who combines strong technical knowledge with practical leadership capability.

You are comfortable taking ownership, making decisions and solving problems. You can balance attention to detail with the ability to prioritise, delegate and maintain momentum across multiple workstreams.

You will bring:

Significant experience in investment operations, portfolio implementation, asset management operations or a related field, ideally 8+ years.

Strong understanding of managed accounts, model portfolios and investment platforms.

Demonstrated experience leading and managing a team, including setting priorities, managing workloads, developing staff and driving accountability.

Experience working with investment governance processes, Investment Committees and portfolio reporting.

Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines.

Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with investment systems and reporting tools.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior investment professionals.

Experience working within a regulated Australian financial services environment.

Most importantly, you will be proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused, with the ability to operate independently, bring structure to evolving processes and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

Why Join Aequitas?

Make a meaningful impact: Lead a critical function supporting our investment capability and client delivery.

Work closely with senior leadership: Collaborate directly with the CIO and experienced investment professionals.

Be part of a growing business: Join a dynamic organisation where you can contribute ideas, improve processes and help shape how we operate.

Enjoy variety and responsibility: Work across investment implementation, governance, platforms, reporting and team leadership.

This position is offered as a full-time, 14-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity leave coverage.