Operations Lead (VP Level) | Private Equity Asset Manager | MelbournePlatinum Pacific Partners is partnering with an independent, founder-led private equity asset manager headquartered in Melbourne to appoint a newly created Operations Lead.
Founded by an experienced team with deep institutional private equity credentials, the firm now manages approximately A$1.7bn on behalf of a select group of institutional investors and family offices, offering bespoke global mandates, fund commitments, co-investments and direct opportunities.
With a presence across global markets, the firm has built strong relationships with, and access to, leading fund managers well beyond what its size would suggest.This is a standalone, high-ownership role created off the back of the firm's continued growth, working closely with the founders and wider team.
You'll take ownership of fund operations, compliance, vendor management, client onboarding and data infrastructure, with genuine scope to build scalable processes as the platform matures, not simply administer someone else's playbook.As a newly created position, the role is expected to land at VP level, with scope to stretch to SVP for the right person.
Rather than a fixed mandate, this is a genuine chance to shape your own seniority as the platform scales.What you'll be doingFund, finance and investment operations, owning the day-to-day workflows that keep the platform running smoothlyCompliance, managing all regulatory matters and the firm's relationship with its compliance consultants and relevant regulatory bodiesBack and middle office oversight, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across fund operationsClient onboarding,



partnering with the wider team to deliver a smooth, well-governed experience for institutional and HNW investorsVendor and service provider management, including fund administrators, accountants, auditors and other operational partnersData management and reporting infrastructure, supporting investment, client and operational teamsProcess design and systems implementation, leading projects that improve operational efficiency as the firm growsBuilding scalable infrastructure alongside the founders, with real influence over how the platform is shapedWhat we're looking forTertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline; CA or CPA preferredLikely five to ten years' experience, with strong operational experience in funds management, ideally in alternative investments and gained within a boutique environmentA track record of operating in a high-performing, hands-on environmentAbility to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in a lean, entrepreneurial settingCommercially minded, with strong judgement and a collaborative approach to working across a small, close-knit teamExposure to complex entity and ownership structuresComfortable working in ambiguity and building solutions from scratchStrong attention to detail, systems-oriented, with a focus on automation and data integrityConfident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholdersHigh ownership mindset and accountabilityThis is a genuine opportunity to build the operational backbone of a high-conviction, founder-led private equity platform from the ground up, working alongside a high-performing, close-knit team at an key stage of the firm's growth.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Operations Lead (Vp Level) | Private Equity Asset Manager | Melbourne
🏢 Platinum Pacific Partners
📍 Melbourne