The Client:
My client is a hugely successful, Melbourne based Fund Manager with some of the best performing funds in Australia. They have grown rapidly over the last ten years and have an extremely low turnover due to the effort that they put into ensuring that all staff feel empowered and are treated fairly and with respect.
The Head of Fund Operations position is a newly created role reporting directly into the COO. Alongside leading a 10-person Operations team, you will work on key strategic programs to ensure that future growth is scalable and that all operational and regulatory risks are mitigated.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and mentor operations staff members, including facilitating training and professional development.
Develop the company's Operational strategy. Identify internal system and process inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
Research new systems and technologies to identify opportunities to continuously improve technology and associated processes.
Manage the reporting functions of funds and ensure data requests from dealer groups, researchers and platforms are delivered on time.
Design, implement and maintain ongoing operational effectiveness of internal controls around investment products.
Work with the Chief Operating Officer to design, implement and report on progress of the group's annual investment operations plan.
Monitor, review and manage the relationship with external service providers making changes where necessary.
Key Experience Required:
At least 10 years' experience within the financial services industry, ideally with an asset management firm, superannuation fund or fund administrator.
Sound knowledge and understanding of the funds management regulatory environment, and the laws, rules and regulations in Australia.
Ability to develop and implement a business strategy, implement change programs, and focus on continual business improvements.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a confident, engaging and outgoing personality, and strong client focus, demonstrating "gravitas", where required.
Self-motivated, demonstrating initiative, drive and professionalism.
Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills and a willingness to "think, question and challenge".
If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact Julian Soames at Kaizen Recruitment on 0412 123 682 or apply via the attached link.
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