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Senior Investment Operations Executive

Senior Investment Operations Executive and Fund Accounting Leader

Asia-Pacific

Description

This executive is a seasoned investment operations leader with nearly two decades of experience managing large, multi-jurisdictional fund accounting and middle-office teams. Combining strategic oversight with hands-on expertise across NAV production, multi-custodian reconciliations, and technology-driven process improvements, this professional excels at building scalable, compliant operations. Skilled at coordinating across investment, legal, audit, and technology functions, they serve as a trusted link ensuring operational excellence in complex global fund environments.

Key Roles

  • •Built and led fund accounting and reconciliation teams of over 300 staff across Asia-Pacific and North America
  • •Managed the timely production of 40+ monthly NAVs for multi-billion-dollar hedge funds and private equity clients
  • •Oversaw onboarding and migration of 150+ clients with assets exceeding $300 billion across multiple custodians and platforms
  • •Led operational standardization and automation initiatives, including deployment of in-house SaaS platforms and reconciliation tools
  • •Key escalation point interfacing with executives, auditors, and compliance stakeholders to uphold governance and risk standards

Meet Me

I’m a dedicated professional who has spent nearly two decades building and leading multi-jurisdictional investment operations teams delivering complex fund accounting and reconciliation services. I thrive on scaling operations from inception while embedding technology and process improvements that boost efficiency and ensure compliance. I enjoy bridging frontline execution with executive oversight and fostering seamless coordination across finance, legal, audit, and technology teams. Outside of work, I have a passion for continuous learning and navigating cross-cultural dynamics within global financial services.

Personas

Operations Scale Builder

  • •Founded and grew reconciliation and fund accounting centers to over 300 staff across several countries
  • •Led client onboarding and migration involving complex multi-custodian, multi-jurisdictional fund structures
  • •Developed SOPs, KPIs, and governance frameworks to support standardized and scalable global operations

Superpowers

Superpowers not available

Sweet Spot

Thrives at the intersection of operational scale and complexity, particularly in boutique or rapidly growing fund administration environments. This executive’s ability to build large teams, drive technology adoption, and deliver results under tight deadlines makes them invaluable for ensuring operational resilience and supporting organizational growth.

Functional Skills

Operational Leadership & Team Management
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Team Building & Scale- Built reconciliation and fund accounting teams growing to over 300 employees across multiple regional centers.
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Governance & SOP Development- Developed standard operating procedures, KPIs, and control frameworks ensuring consistent service delivery and regulatory compliance.
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Stakeholder Reporting & Escalation- Delivered executive reporting on operational metrics and client migrations; acted as key escalation contact resolving complex issues.
Investment Operations & Fund Accounting
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NAV Production & Reconciliation- Oversaw production and review of 40+ monthly NAVs under stringent deadlines for large hedge fund and private equity portfolios.
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Trade & Cash Management- Managed daily trade bookings, settlement issue resolution, and cash reconciliations to maintain accurate financial positions.
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Multi-Custodian & Multi-Entity Coordination- Handled operations spanning multiple custodians and jurisdictions including subscription, redemption processing, and capital call management.
Technology Enablement & Process Improvement
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Systems Implementation- Played key roles in implementing proprietary NAV and reconciliation platforms and automation tools to streamline operational workflows.
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Operational Requirements & Testing- Collaborated with technology teams to translate operational needs into platform functionalities and led rigorous user acceptance testing.
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Business Continuity & Compliance- Directed business continuity planning, audit walkthroughs, and ensured adherence to regulatory requirements including local and international standards.

User Manual

Engage this executive with clear objectives and allow them to balance strategic vision with hands-on operational leadership. They value transparency and direct communication in workflows, excel at mentoring teams, and drive technology adoption. Providing space for problem-solving alongside governance implementation yields the best outcomes. Pragmatic and detail-oriented, they focus on continuous improvement and compliance.

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Education

  • •Bachelor’s degree with honors in accounting and financial analysis from a leading UK university

Focus Areas

Investment Operations LeadershipFund Accounting & NAV ProductionMulti-Custodian ReconciliationProcess Improvement & AutomationTeam Building & Scale ManagementRegulatory Compliance & Risk ManagementStakeholder Engagement & Client Relations

Industries

Fund AdministrationAsset ManagementPrivate EquityHedge FundsFinancial ServicesTechnology-Enabled Financial Operations

Geographical Coverage

Asia-PacificNorth AmericaGlobal Fund Jurisdictions

Stage

Growth Phase Scale-UpOperational TransformationMature Fund Operations

Personal Interests

Technology Adoption in Financial ServicesProcess OptimizationCross-Cultural Team LeadershipContinuous Learning