Vice President Fund Accounting Private Assets Tactical Ops Automation

The Citco Group Limited; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and education support

Accommodations available upon request

Job summary

Citco seeks an experienced leader to drive tactical operations transformation and automation within Private Assets fund administration. You will own governance, prioritize initiatives, and align solutions with business objectives while supervising cross-functional teams and maintaining robust controls.

You will influence senior stakeholders, define standardized Fund Accounting workflows, and guide testing, implementation, and change management to ensure scalable, auditable outcomes across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline; a CPA or equivalent designation is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in transformation, process improvement, automation or operational leadership within financial services or fund administration.
• Strong knowledge of Private Equity or Private Assets fund accounting, operational processes and control frameworks; with a solid accounting foundation and cross-jurisdictional standards.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex needs into executable roadmaps and measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for tactical operations and automation, aligning with business objectives.
• Governance, assessment and prioritization of process-improvement and automation initiatives.
• Lead senior stakeholder forums, challenge assumptions and build consensus on scalable solutions.
• Set direction for standardization of Fund Accounting processes and related workflows.
• Oversee design, development, documentation, implementation and retirement of automated workflows.
• Direct delivery across multiple initiatives with empowered roadmaps, resources and risk management.
• Establish testing and change-management standards to ensure adoption and control.
• Develop team capability through coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Define and monitor KPIs for delivery, adoption and risk reduction, with senior leadership reporting.

Skills

Executive communication

Facilitation

Negotiation

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

FIS Investran

UiPath

Job description

Job Description:

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.

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.

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.