Director of Operations

OCR Alpha; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

OCR Alpha, a US-based hedge fund, is seeking a Buy-side Operations Director to spearhead middle- and back-office functions across multiple strategies. You will own core processes, controls, and scalable infrastructure, working directly with Portfolio Managers, business heads, and senior stakeholders.

The role offers high visibility, genuine ownership, and meaningful impact beyond day-to-day BAU, with a clear path to leadership as the platform grows.

Job description

Our client is a $10B+ global multi-strategy hedge fund with a highly established platform and ambitious plans for continued growth.

The firm is looking for a buy-side Operations Director to play a key role in the next stage of the platform’s development. This is a high-visibility position working directly with Portfolio Managers, business heads and senior stakeholders, with genuine ownership across both middle and back-office operations.

The role spans core fund operations across multiple strategies and asset classes, alongside responsibility for improving processes, strengthening controls and developing scalable infrastructure. You will manage key relationships with fund administrators, prime brokers, counterparties and other service providers, as well as take ownership of wider operational projects.

This is an opportunity for a high-calibre buy-side Operations professional who wants to operate at Director level, have a real voice within the business and make a tangible impact beyond day-to-day BAU.

Joining an established $10B+ platform at a significant point of growth, the role offers senior exposure, meaningful responsibility, strong progression and highly competitive compensation with substantial long-term upside.