Mondrian Alpha · 3 weeks ago
Business Unit COO (Multi Strategy Hedge fund)
Mondrian Alpha is a multi-strategy hedge fund seeking a Business Unit COO to ensure the seamless running and strategic growth of their platform. The role involves overseeing business operations, managing vendor partnerships, leading transformation initiatives, and enabling data-driven decisions to support the investment team.
Responsibilities
Drive business operations : Oversee day-to-day processes supporting portfolio management, from vendor oversight to systems and workflows, ensuring performance and resilience
Own vendor partnerships : Manage the full lifecycle of third-party relationships—contracts, SLAs, service reviews, and issue resolution
Lead transformation initiatives : Deliver high-impact projects spanning operations, compliance, treasury, and technology, ensuring initiatives are prioritized and executed to a high standard
Financial & strategic management : Support budgeting, cost analysis, and resource allocation to maximize efficiency and business growth
Optimize workflows : Redesign and enhance core operational processes for better scalability, transparency, and risk management
Enable data-driven decisions : Develop dashboards, KPI reports, and management packs that inform leadership and investment teams
Partner with Portfolio Managers : Act as the go-to contact for PMs—facilitating onboarding, market data integration, and technology set-up while managing ongoing relationships
Stay ahead of the market : Monitor industry, regulatory, and market structure changes across fixed income and macro products, ensuring the business adapts effectively
Qualification
Required
Significant years' experience in the buy-side, with exposure to Equites, macro or fixed income strategies
A track record of building strong relationships with Portfolio Managers and senior stakeholders
Strong understanding of fixed income and macro products (rates, FX, credit, derivatives), including pricing and workflow
Experience with trading systems, portfolio/execution platforms, and market data infrastructure
Vendor management skills, from contract negotiation to performance oversight
Exceptional project management and process design ability, with a proven record of delivering cross-functional initiatives
Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting to senior leadership
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with Python or PowerBI a plus
Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable handling multiple priorities in a dynamic environment