Funds Operations Leader: Private & Hedge Funds

Brown Advisory; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Wellness program

Financial wellness

Gym membership discounts

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) match

Employee assistance program

Telemedicine

Job summary

Brown Advisory in the United States is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee private and hedge fund operations, drive process improvements, and lead a growing team. This role offers the chance to shape fund administration and work closely with legal, compliance, and business stakeholders.

You will manage capital activity, vendor relationships, board reporting, and regulatory adherence, contributing to a client‑first culture and strategic growth across alternative investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Masters/Advanced degree preferred.
• 8-12 years Fund Operations experience.
• Experiencing working with alternative funds – Hedge Funds and Private Equity.
• Vendor contract negotiation experience.
• Management and creation of vendor service level agreements.
• Superior analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented.
• Diligent work ethic.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Proactive mentality.
• Ability to adapt in a positive manner to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to remain calm in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential material with utmost discretion.
• Interested applicants must conduct themselves in a highly professional manner.
• Demonstrates curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and thoughtfully leverage new technologies and tools, including AI-enabled productivity solutions

Responsibilities

• Oversee the private and hedge fund operations, including commingled vehicles and direct investments.
• Lead fund vendors and custodians relationships with focus on partnership and SLA adherence.
• Manage capital activity for private fund vehicles, including capital calls, distributions, subscriptions, redemptions.
• Document end-to-end workflows for alternative fund operations to build scale and improve service.
• Develop and manage fund operations talent across offices.
• Join the Firm's Valuation Committee and ensure regulatory compliance with SEC rules.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting with compliance and legal teams.
• Present to Fund Boards and design board materials to align messaging with stakeholders.
• Coordinate launch, mergers, and closures of all funds with legal and internal teams.
• Gather enhancement requests from internal stakeholders to drive future improvements.
• Execute ad-hoc strategic initiatives with internal groups to deliver results.
• Negotiate contracts and SLAs with vendors to advocate for clients and the firm.

Skills

Fund operations leadership

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Brown Advisory in the United States is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee private and hedge fund operations, drive process improvements, and lead a growing team. This role offers the chance to shape fund administration and work closely with legal, compliance, and business stakeholders.

You will manage capital activity, vendor relationships, board reporting, and regulatory adherence, contributing to a client‑first culture and strategic growth across alternative investments.