Head of Private & Hedge Fund Operations

Brown Advisory; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 149,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Wellness program

Financial wellness program

Gym membership discounts

Parental leave

401(k) match

Job summary

Brown Advisory seeks a dynamic Fund Operations Leader to drive the oversight of private and hedge fund operations and to lead a growing team. You will manage vendor relationships, coordinate capital activity, and ensure compliant, scalable processes across funds.

Ideal candidates bring 8–12 years of fund operations experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset. This role emphasizes client focus and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Masters/Advanced Degree preferred.
• 8-12 years Fund Operations experience.
• Experience 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.
• Proactive mentality.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to handle confidential material with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic leadership of private and hedge fund operations, including commingled vehicles and direct investments.
• Lead relations with fund vendors and custodians to ensure high client service and SLA adherence.
• Oversee capital activity related to private fund vehicles (capital calls, distributions, subscriptions, redemptions).
• Document end‑to‑end workflows for scale and efficiency in fund operations.
• Manage and develop fund operations talent (Baltimore team of three).
• Participate in the Firm’s Valuation Committee and ensure SEC compliance.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting with compliance and legal teams.
• Lead presentations with Fund Boards and align messaging with business stakeholders.
• Plan launches, mergers and closings of funds with legal/internal teams.
• Collect enhancement requests from stakeholders to drive process improvements.
• Execute ad‑hoc projects across groups to deliver key results.
• Advocate for clients and firm in vendor contract negotiations.

Skills

Fund Operations

Vendor Management

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Communication

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Discretion

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Brown Advisory seeks a dynamic Fund Operations Leader to drive the oversight of private and hedge fund operations and to lead a growing team. You will manage vendor relationships, coordinate capital activity, and ensure compliant, scalable processes across funds.

Ideal candidates bring 8–12 years of fund operations experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset. This role emphasizes client focus and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced environment.