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

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