Head of Tech Business Operations & M&A (London, GB)

ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This role is key to supporting the Office of the CTO in optimizing, scaling, and harmonizing operational performance across the technology organization. This leader is responsible for driving operational excellence, support the alignment of ways of working through change management, improving cross-functional collaboration, and enabling efficient decision-making. The role bridges technology, finance, people, strategy, comms, audit & compliance and M&A delivery management to ensure strategic priorities translate into measurable business outcomes.

This role will have a small team of which to support its outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy

Lead operational planning cycles including OKR frameworks, Budget and recruitment in collaboration with Technology leadership, Finance, Procurement and HR business partners. Oversee and ensure execution against Location Strategy and Cost Optimization in partnership with Finance, HR and Technology Leadership. Lead annual workforce planning and capacity management including contingent contracts, vendor resourcing and new FTEs Lead M&A Planning for acquisitions and divestments (company integrations and separations), working in collaboration with Corp Dev M&A and Technology teams that need to execute within their functions. Lead, implement and manage the Technology Comms strategy Establish scalable processes and governance models to manage technology deliverables and engagement across stakeholders including Comms, Vendor Management and Portfolio Office. Work closely with business stakeholders to ensure any Technology marketing and sales material are consistent and up to date. Evaluate operational investments and lead ROI analysis for new tools, systems, and staffing strategies.

Business Operations

Support preparation of technology presentation materials for Town Halls, Boards and Clients as needed. Support and partner with Portfolio Lead and Technology Leaders to monitor project timelines, budgets, and interdependencies. Set up and track key performance indicators (KPIs) across Technology Ensure data-driven decision-making and standardized reporting across global teams – including leading the operational committee for technology Provide coordination in support of audit and compliance reporting requirements Support talent development, and organizational design initiatives.

PROFILE

10+ years in business operations, strategic operations, technology delivery management, or similar roles within the financial services sector. Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-growing and dynamic environment, especially in industries that are undergoing rapid digit transformation. Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2) Strong analytical and financial acumen, including KPI design, budgeting, and forecasting. Proficient in MS Excel and data analysis and reporting (Power BI) Proficient PowerPoint presentation skills Proven success driving large-scale operational transformation initiatives. Excellent communication and interpersonal skill, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, as well as C-level executives

EXPERIENCE

Experience in Technology delivery, with a good understanding about how technology engineering teams work Experience working with OKR frameworks Experience in vendor governance and oversight Experience in resource and capacity management across diverse workforce strategies (Internal, contractors and vendor resources) Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or related field preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday! Continuous mentoring along your career progression Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan Plus additional local benefits depending on your location

Equity in every sense of the word:

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.

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