Head of Fund Finance Operations

Validus Risk Management is a leading independent financial services firm that helps clients navigate and manage their financial risks and financing needs through hands-on advice, transaction execution, and cutting-edge technology. We work globally with private markets managers across private equity, credit, infrastructure, and real estate. Our clients include some of the biggest names in the industry.

Fund Finance Ops (FFOps) is a technology-enabled service that streamlines the management of fund finance debt facilities. It is a game-changer, because it allows managers to scale efficiently while improving robustness and enhancing decision-making.

Due to sustained client demand, we are seeking a Principal to join us in a newly created position as Head of Fund Finance Operations, either in our London or Toronto office.

You will work at the exciting intersection of tech and finance, in an established business with an extraordinary growth trajectory. This role is unique in the market and a great opportunity for an experienced and entrepreneurial professional looking to make a strong impact. This position will require you to manage and lead teams, be responsible for the delivery of the service, and work in a multidisciplinary cross-divisional team to continue the development and extension of the underlying technology product, for which you will also become a subject matter expert. You will also maintain and build client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Have ultimate responsibility for the delivery of the FFOps technology-enabled service to our clients and manage operations teams in Toronto and London and - in future - in Singapore;
• Become the subject matter expert for Fund Finance Operations;
• Continuously review client requirements and - working with the Product, Technology, Quant, and Fund Finance Advisory teams –  scope, develop and test required features and functionality;
• Work with the Head of Fund Finance Advisory to develop the next stages of the business plan;
• Be responsible for the onboarding and initial set up of the tech and service delivery for new clients. Each client has different needs and we excel at tailoring our service to them;
• Drive the enhancement of the internal process to deliver the services. You will contribute to establishing additional KPIs and tools to track them;
• Contribute to further enhancing internal efficiencies and the integration of AI in the delivery;
• Expand the reference materials and process manual as needed; and
• Train delivery teams as well as develop additional trainers within the business.

Requirements

Experience/Skills/Attributes:

• 7+ years of professional experience in a finance-related field
• Experience leading and training people, particularly with a view to scale;
• Detailed knowledge of fund finance facilities;
• Intimate familiarity with fund-level debt management processes;
• Possessing great attention to detail while being able to consider the big picture;
• Knowledge of technology and data structures;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Excellent communication skills; and
• A natural entrepreneurial spirit that relishes the opportunity to build a business.

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits:

• Eligible for company bonus scheme
• Enhanced Health Insurance with Dental, Optical and Mental health benefits
• Financial support towards qualifications
• Pension

About the Company:

Validus Risk Management is an independent technology-enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers, and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor financial market risk, using a market-tested combination of specialist consulting services, trade execution and innovative risk technology.

Working at Validus can offer an exciting opportunity for both personal development and professional growth. Share in our mission to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world. Notable benefits include a competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus), health care, retirement plans, and financial support towards professional qualifications.

Our core company values are;

• Accountability – Getting it done and owning the result.
• Teamwork – We succeed by helping others succeed.
• Integrity – We serve our clients; the responsibility is sacrosanct. 
• Diversity – Diversity boosts creativity – creativity is our edge.
• Kaizen – Strive to do things better. Innovation kills complacency.

Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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