Operations Manager (Private Credit)

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking an Operations Manager (Private Credit) in New York, NY to lead investment operations, trade lifecycle management, and operational oversight within an alternative investment environment.

This leadership role partners with investment, finance, technology, and external service providers to drive process improvements, mentor team members, and enhance efficiency across a diverse credit platform.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 8–12 years of investment operations experience in private credit or related assets.
• Strong understanding of alternative investment operations and trade lifecycle management.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with automation tools and platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational lifecycle for private credit investments, including trade settlement, cash activity, reconciliations, and portfolio support.
• Mentor and support junior operations professionals and manage daily workflows and priorities.
• Lead automation initiatives to optimize workflows, controls, reporting, and scalability.
• Coordinate with fund administrators, custodians, lenders, trustees, and external partners for timely transaction processing.
• Monitor operational reporting, reconcile investment activity, and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with investment, finance, compliance, and technology teams on new investment activity and system enhancements.

Skills

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

Tools

Investment platforms

Automation tools

Job description

Job Overview – Operations Manager (Private Credit)

Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000/year + bonus

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Atlantic Group is hiring an Operations Manager (Private Credit) in New York, NY for our client, supporting investment operations, trade lifecycle management, and operational oversight within an alternative investment environment. This leadership role partners closely with investment, finance, technology, and external service providers while driving process improvements, mentoring team members, and enhancing operational efficiency across a diverse credit platform. The ideal candidate brings strong private credit operations experience, advanced Excel skills, and a technology-forward mindset.

Responsibilities as the Operations Manager (Private Credit):

• Investment Operations: Oversee the operational lifecycle for private credit investments, including trade settlement, cash activity, reconciliations, and portfolio support across multiple investment strategies.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and support junior operations professionals while helping manage daily workflows, priorities, and operational best practices.
• Process Improvement: Lead automation initiatives, optimize operational workflows, and identify opportunities to improve controls, reporting, and scalability.
• Vendor & Counterparty Management: Coordinate with fund administrators, custodians, lenders, trustees, and other external partners to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
• Reporting & Controls: Monitor operational reporting, reconcile investment activity, and strengthen internal controls to support accurate financial and investment records.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with investment professionals, finance, compliance, and technology teams to support new investment activity, system enhancements, and strategic operational initiatives.

Qualifications for the Operations Manager (Private Credit):

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 8–12 years of investment operations experience supporting private credit, direct lending, syndicated loans, structured credit, CLOs, asset-backed securities, or similar alternative investment products is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of alternative investment operations, trade lifecycle management, cash management, portfolio servicing, and investment operations processes is required.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required. Experience with automation tools, investment operations platforms, and process improvement initiatives is strongly preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor team members, manage multiple priorities, solve complex operational challenges, and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams.

Application Notice:

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria,Atlantic Groupwill keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.