Director of Fund Operations

Atlas Search; New Jersey; On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search is seeking a Director of Operations to partner with the COO and drive operational excellence across technology, fund operations, vendor management, compliance, finance, HR, and investor support.

The role requires 7+ years in private markets, strong project management, and the ability to collaborate with senior leadership in a fast-paced environment. Hands-on leader who builds scalable processes for growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of operations experience in private equity, private credit, hedge funds, or alternative asset management.
• Proven project management skills and vendor management experience.
• Knowledge of fund operations and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership across multiple business functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology and process improvement initiatives across the firm.
• Implement AI-driven solutions and automation to improve efficiency.
• Oversee enterprise systems and third‑party vendors to ensure reliability.
• Support private fund operations and enhance operational infrastructure.
• Partner with stakeholders on regulatory compliance, business continuity, and budgeting.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Technology strategy

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

AI/automation initiatives

Job description

Our client, a leading alternative investment manager with approximately $3 billion in assets under management, is seeking a Director of Operations to partner closely with the Chief Operating Officer and oversee key operational initiatives across the firm. This highly visible role is responsible for driving operational excellence across technology, fund operations, vendor management, compliance, finance, human resources, and investor support.

Key responsibilities include leading technology and process improvement initiatives, implementing AI-driven solutions and automation, overseeing enterprise systems and third-party vendors, supporting private fund operations, and enhancing operational infrastructure. The role also partners with internal stakeholders on regulatory compliance, operational due diligence, business continuity planning, budgeting, insurance administration, and firm-wide strategic projects.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of operations experience within a private equity, private credit, hedge fund, or alternative asset management environment. Candidates should possess strong project management skills, experience managing vendors and technology initiatives, knowledge of fund operations and regulatory requirements, and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership across multiple business functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys building scalable processes to support continued firm growth.