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Antares Capital LP · 2 days ago

Vice President, Finance & Treasury Technology

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $180K/yr

Antares Capital LP is seeking a dynamic Vice President, Finance and Treasury Technology to oversee strategic data, technology, and delivery responsibilities within the finance function. The role involves leading complex cross-functional initiatives, enhancing operational efficiencies, and ensuring effective data quality management processes within technology and finance operations.

Business DevelopmentCrowdfundingFinanceFinancial ServicesLendingVenture Capital

No H1B

Responsibilities

Program and Project Management Lead Strategic Programs: Design, implement, and oversee complex, cross-functional data and technology initiatives aligned with the finance function and overall asset management business objectives

Propel programs for AI, Machine Learning, and Computational techniques to enhance Antares's technical and operational portfolio

Resource and Stakeholder Management: Allocate resources effectively, engage with senior stakeholders, and ensure robust communication across program lifecycles

Risk Management and Compliance: Identify and mitigate program risks; ensure all initiatives adhere to industry and regulatory standards, including data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA)

Performance Metrics and Reporting: Establish successful metrics, develop KPIs, and provide regular status updates to executive teams

Collaboration and Integration: Work closely with front, middle, back office, and technology teams to align initiatives with business strategies, ensuring that program goals are achieved with a heavy focus on Data Quality and Process maturity

Audit and Compliance Readiness: Collaborate with internal audit to ensure alignment with data controls and regulatory requirements, preparing the organization for successful audits

Asset Management Expertise Financial Services Integration: Apply a deep understanding of asset management processes, including sales, marketing, trade management, investor reporting, treasury management and compliance workflows

Finance and Treasury Functions Technology Expertise Lead the design, implementation, and support of technology solutions for finance operations, including General Ledger, Fund Accounting, and Accounts Payable

Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of financial systems and data flows across the asset management lifecycle

Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of platforms such as D365 Finance, Gtreasury and OneStream for financial reporting, consolidation, and analytics

Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance data quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards

Manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers to ensure robust, scalable, and secure finance technology solutions

Provide technical leadership and support for finance transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management Interface with internal and external stakeholders to achieve program/project goals

Educate and train employees on disciplined technology and data governance policies and procedures

Manage collaboration between technology and other business teams to align initiatives with strategic goals

Act as a liaison between consumers of information and technology team to ensure alignment and understanding where necessary

Process Maturity and Governance Partner with business functions to build and develop future processes and enhancements to current workflows, focusing on efficiency and scale in everything Antares does. Develop and implement process governance standards, focusing on data quality management and technology leverage

Technology and Data Infrastructure Collaborate with Technology Teams: Partner with IT and architecture teams to oversee the integration of data platforms, data lakes, and cloud-based solutions, including AWS, Azure, and Snowflake

AI, ML, and Data Management Tools: Implement and maintain tools for data governance (e.g., Collibra, Informatica), master data management, and data visualization (Power BI, Tableau)

Innovation in Data Management: Lead efforts in automating data governance practices, enhancing data access and usability, and ensuring scalability to meet future needs

Qualification

Asset Management ExpertiseFinanceTreasury TechnologyData GovernanceCloud Data PlatformsProject ManagementAIMachine LearningData Analytics ToolsGeneral Ledger KnowledgeAccounts Payable SystemsAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Finance, Business, Science, or a related field; a master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP, DGSP) is preferred

Deep understanding of asset management and the investment industry, including specific data needs of Portfolio Management, Operations, Finance, and Back-Office teams. Understanding of IBOR/ABOR concepts

Familiarity with AI, Machine Learning, and Computational techniques to enhance the technical and operational portfolio at Antares. Experienced in applying intelligence technologies to business problems for effective ROI and business outcomes

Familiarity with end-to-end information processing for an asset manager, including an understanding of the complete life cycle of transactions, trade booking and management, portfolio and investor reporting, treasury and cash management, financial reporting, closing period workflows, and processes. Experienced with monthly/quarterly closing processes for Funds, including recon needs between the firm and 3rd parties

Experience working with third-party service providers (Fund Admins and SAS Vendors) to establish end-to-end data and process flows, focusing on quality and timeliness

Working experience with data governance practices, business and technology issues related to managing enterprise data assets, and data governance policies

Experience with data platforms, data governance tools, and data analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau)

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to drive alignment and influence senior stakeholders

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Strong understanding of General Ledger and Fund Accounting concepts

Experience with Accounts Payable workflows and systems

Hands-on experience with D365 Finance platform

Proficiency in Gtreasury, OneStream reporting and consolidation tools

Experience with cloud data platforms, data warehousing solutions, and BI tools such as Azure, Fabric, Tableau, and Power BI

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred

Experience and knowledge of Indus Valley Partners (IVP) products and solutions, including Security Master, Reference Master, Recon, and Polaris, are highly desirable

Background in any industry-standard middle and back-office platforms (ie, Geneva, VPM, WSO, etc.)