Director of Operations

Atlas Search; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search in Summit, NJ is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee fund operations, technology, vendor management, operational risk, and compliance support, reporting to COO. The role spans private fund operations, new vehicle launches, and a focus on automation and firm-wide infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–15 years of operations experience in hedge funds, private equity, or alternative asset managers, with strong knowledge of fund structures and middle/back-office

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations experience in hedge funds, private equity, or alternative asset management.
• Strong understanding of fund structures and middle/back-office operations.
• Experience managing technology implementations, vendor relationships, or firm-wide initiatives.
• Ability to drive automation and process improvements across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund operations, technology, vendor management, and operational risk.
• Lead private fund operations and launches for new vehicles.
• Evaluate systems, implement automation and AI initiatives, and drive performance improvements.
• Manage critical vendors and coordinate cross-functionally with senior leadership.

Skills

Operations management

Vendor management

Process improvement

Automation / AI initiatives

Job description

Director, Operations | Alternative Investment Manager | Summit, NJ

We are partnering with a ~$3B alternative investment manager seeking a Director of Operations to join its team in Summit, NJ. The firm invests opportunistically across public and private markets and offers a highly collaborative environment with direct exposure to the COO and senior leadership.

This is a broad, high-impact role spanning fund operations, technology, vendor management, operational risk, compliance support, and firm-wide infrastructure. The Director will help oversee private fund operations and new vehicle launches while also playing a key role in evaluating systems, driving automation and AI initiatives, managing critical vendors, and improving processes across the platform.

The ideal candidate will have 5–15 years of operations experience within a hedge fund, private equity firm, or alternative asset manager, with a strong understanding of fund structures and middle/back-office operations. Experience managing technology implementations, vendors, operational projects, or firm-wide initiatives is particularly valuable.