Vice President, Fund Accounting – Private Assets (Tac Ops – Automation)

The Citco Group Limited; Telangana; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and education support

Accommodations available for disabled

Job summary

Citco is seeking a Senior Transformation Lead to drive the Tactical Operations agenda within Private Assets. You will lead cross-functional teams across Fund Accounting, IT and operations to deliver automation and process-improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes governance, roadmaps, and change-management, with coaching and executive communication to ensure scalable, controlled outcomes across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in transformation, process improvement, automation or operational leadership in financial services or fund administration.
• Knowledge of Private Equity/Private Assets fund accounting and control frameworks; multi-jurisdictional exposure.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate needs into roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Strong leadership, executive communication, facilitation and change-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for tactical operations and automation; align with executives and stakeholders.
• Govern governance, assessment and prioritization of process-improvement initiatives balancing impact, risk and value.
• Lead senior-level forums, challenge assumptions and build consensus on scalable solutions.
• Set direction for standardizing Fund Accounting processes and related workflows.
• Oversee design, implementation and retirement of automated workflows with clear ownership.
• Deliver across multiple initiatives; manage roadmaps, resources and risks with accountability.
• Establish testing and change-management standards to ensure adoption and controls.
• Develop team capability through coaching, knowledge sharing and performance expectations.
• Define and monitor KPIs for delivery, adoption, benefits and risk reduction.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Change management

Excel proficiency

Workflow automation tools (UiPath)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

CPA or equivalent designation

Tools

FIS Investran

UiPath

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

About Citco

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

About The Team & Business Line

Fund Administration is Citco's core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

As a core member of our Private Assets team, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon.

About Tactical Operations

The Tactical Operations team drives operational excellence across Private Assets through process optimization, standardization, reporting enhancement and control improvements. Working closely with business, technology and strategic partners, the team delivers practical solutions that improve efficiency, scalability and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Your Role

• Provide strategic leadership for the tactical operations and automation agenda, partnering with Strategic Operations, IT, Fund Accounting and senior business stakeholders to identify priorities and align solutions with business objectives.
• Own the governance, assessment and prioritization of a portfolio of process-improvement and automation initiatives, balancing client impact, operational risk, value, capacity and alignment with Citco's strategic development pipeline.
• Lead senior-level stakeholder forums and decision-making, constructively challenging assumptions, resolving competing priorities and building consensus on scalable solutions.
• Set direction for the standardization and optimization of Fund Accounting processes, including templates, statement downloads, reconciliations and related workflows, to strengthen scalability, consistency and control.
• Oversee solution design, development, documentation, implementation and retirement of automated workflows, ensuring clear ownership, effective controls and sustainable operating models.
• Direct delivery across multiple initiatives by managing roadmaps, resources, dependencies, risks, decisions and escalations, while maintaining accountability across business and technical teams.
• Establish appropriate testing, implementation and change-management standards to ensure solutions meet agreed business, client and control requirements and are adopted effectively.
• Develop team capability through coaching, knowledge sharing and clear performance expectations, fostering collaboration, ownership and continuous improvement.
• Define and monitor performance indicators for delivery, adoption, realized benefits and operational-risk reduction, providing clear reporting and recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

About You

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline; a CPA or equivalent designation is preferred.
• You have 5+ years of progressive experience in transformation, process improvement, automation or operational leadership within financial services or fund administration.
• You bring strong knowledge of Private Equity or Private Assets fund accounting, operational processes and control frameworks; with a strong technical accounting foundation and experience applying relevant accounting standards across multiple jurisdictions.
• You can influence senior stakeholders and translate complex business needs into executable roadmaps, governance and measurable outcomes.
• You are an effective people leader with strong executive communication, facilitation, negotiation and change-management skills.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with advanced Excel, FIS Investran, UiPath or other workflow-automation tools is desirable.

Our Benefits

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.