Job Description
Our client is a real estate firm focused on private debt and equity investments. They are seeking a Director of Operations to support non-investment related functions of the business, including but not limited to compliance oversight, employee support, vendor management, and office operations.
Responsibilities:
Firm Operations
- Own day-to-day operational management of the firm across all non-investment functions
- Act as the primary internal point of contact for employees on operational, compliance, and firm matters
- Partner closely with senior leadership to build, refine, and document scalable processes and procedures
- Support firm growth while maintaining an efficient, lean operating structure
Compliance Oversight
- Serve as the firm’s internal compliance lead and coordinator
- Manage relationships with external legal and compliance providers
- Oversee regulatory filings, certifications, and ongoing compliance obligations
- Maintain compliance systems, policies, and employee attestations
- Ensure the firm meets regulatory requirements while keeping the program practical and efficient
People Operations & HR
- Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes
- Coordinate HR administration, benefits, and employee documentation
- Serve as a trusted operational resource for team members across both offices
Vendor & Office Management
- Act as the primary liaison for third-party vendors (legal, compliance, technology, benefits, office services)
- Coordinate vendor diligence, contracts, and renewals
- Oversee office operations for the two locations
- Ensure smooth office functionality without requiring a full-time in-office presence
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in operations, compliance, or firm management within real estate investing, private equity, private credit, hedge funds, or related investment platforms
- Experience supporting compliance programs and working with external compliance and legal providers
- Strong understanding of operational infrastructure at small-to-mid-sized investment firms
- Comfortable operating in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities with minimal oversight
- Strong communication skills and ability to interface with senior leadership, employees, and external partners