Project Manager - Alternatives Operations

CAREERS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD

OUR CLIENTS

Cambridge Associates believes our clients come first.

Our clients are the most compelling endowments, foundations, pensions, private clients, and institutional investors around the globe.

OUR CULTURE

Cambridge Associates believes culture is central to your success and ours.

We believe in a vibrant, values-driven culture that is supportive, inclusive, and diverse. Here, we celebrate the individual while we support global connectivity. At CA, collaboration wins, kindness matters, and your success is our priority.

We foster an inclusive and diverse environment that enables all individuals to engage and bring their full selves to work.

OUR PEOPLE

Cambridge Associates believes we do our best when you do your best.

At CA, we are only as successful as you are. We actively recruit and invest in the most dynamic and diverse talent and then empower you to succeed. By leveraging your unique skills, developing your individual career goals, and building a collaborative global community of connected, diverse individuals, we build a community that is stronger together.

But enough about us. Tell us about YOU

1. Are you a bold individual seeking an opportunity to contribute to a value-based, collaborative environment in some of the most exciting cities around the globe?
2. Are you eager to work for an organization committed to diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility?
3. Do you strive to work in an environment that encourages innovation and teamwork?
4. Are you a thought leader who cares about making a difference in the world while contributing to an amazing culture?
5. Do you value a challenging professional opportunity where you can leverage your skills, gain a valuable foundational in finance and investment, and build a long-term career development plan?
6. Are you seeking a competitive salary, a robust and comprehensive benefits program, and a variety of attractive benefits and perks?

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Project Manager will partner with Operations senior leadership to drive both strategic and tactical enhancements to the operating model leveraging deep domain expertise across operational disciplines and asset classes, as well as strong data, technology, project management, and business analysis skills. The successful candidate in this role will help lead various projects and initiatives by taking a highly collaborative and hands-on approach to understanding business needs, evaluating potential solutions, and driving forward results in a disciplined and pragmatic manner. This position requires deep domain experience, a strong voice, the ability to lead both formally and informally, a strategic mindset, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Partner with Operations leadership to define and execute upon key enhancements to the firm’s operating model, playing a lead role in managing various projects and initiatives.
2. Lead end-to-end project management for a number of key workstreams, including feasibility studies, business case proposals, process re-engineering, and future-state operating model implementation. This will include scoping, planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery.
3. Drive solutions via a combination of business process design, data, and technology enhancements; collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement robust and scalable processes.
4. Partner with data and technology to prioritize core application enhancements, integrating department priorities and project needs to ensure appropriate sequencing and delivery.
5. Mobilize teams and work closely with SMEs to understand requirements and challenges, drive business analysis, and integrate industry best practices to help progress CA’s operational capabilities.
6. Proactively manage project risks & dependencies, escalating risks and contributing to proposing and actioning mitigation strategies.
7. Act as a liaison between business units, senior stakeholders, and external partners to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
8. Develop and maintain robust project portfolio tracking, governance materials, and dashboards to enable efficient and effective cross-functional coordination and delivery.
9. Communicate project progress and updates through regular reporting and presentations.
10. Partner with team leadership and SMEs to evolve procedures and controls in lockstep with business process changes and enhancements in order to maintain a strong control environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Substantial industry experience gained by working within operations including asset management, fund administration, etc.
2. In-depth knowledge of portfolio accounting, trade life-cycle management, and custody operations with a focus on alternative asset classes such as hedge funds, private investments, and FOFs.
3. Excellent project management and business analysis skill coupled with a willingness/desire to dive deep to understand requirements and drive solutions in a hands-on manner.
4. Experience leading complex programs and processes with evidence of continuous improvement along the way.
5. Deep experience working with data and technology teams in support of operational projects and systems enhancements.
6. Superior communicator, highly collaborative, organized, able to interface directly with internal and external stakeholders in a clear and professional manner.
7. Execution-oriented with an affinity toward setting and achieving targets with a strong ability to influence.
8. Sense of urgency, risk-awareness, and understanding of the ‘why’ behind managing high-stakes initiatives.
9. Ability to write and assess strong, metrics-driven business cases and apply prioritization methods.
10. Experience working in a global, cross-functional environment.
11. Self-starter, able to work independently or as part of a team to drive exceptional business results.
12. Advanced degree preferred.
13. Certifications such as PMP or Prince 2 are a plus.

Please submit cover letter and resume for consideration

The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.