Senior Strategic Development & Business Management Support - Vice President / Senior Vice President

About the Role

The Vice President or Senior Vice President of Strategic Development and Business Management will lead a newly formed group responsible for driving strategic planning, operational execution, and organizational effectiveness across the fund operations division, and potentially across the firm. This role is designed to fill a critical gap by establishing a structured, high-impact function that ensures business initiatives are well-planned, well-executed, and aligned with long-term goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual and multi-year business planning cycles for fund operations and related functions.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable initiatives with clear milestones and success metrics.
• Partner with senior leadership to ensure alignment across departments and functions.
• Provide oversight and governance for key business initiatives, ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and reporting frameworks to track progress and performance.
• Serve as a central coordination point for cross-functional projects.
• Conduct strategic analysis of new business opportunities, including market sizing, competitive benchmarking, and operational impact.
• Lead integration planning and execution for acquisitions, ensuring seamless transition and alignment with existing operations.
• Assess organizational structure, staffing levels, and talent needs across fund operations.
• Partner with the HR and department heads to develop training programs and career development pathways.
• Support workforce planning and succession strategies.
• Design and implement employee engagement strategies, including surveys, feedback loops, and action plans.
• Facilitate town halls, offsites, and internal communications to foster transparency and alignment.
• Champion a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee business administration needs including budgeting, resource allocation, and vendor management.
• Ensure consistency in methodology, documentation, and tracking across the COO office and business unit.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in strategic planning, business management, operations, or Chief of Staff-type roles
• Experience in fund operations, financial services, or a similarly complex, regulated environment
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and driving organizational change
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities
• Deep understanding of operational risk, control frameworks, and regulatory environments
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
• Proficiency in project management, data visualization, and reporting tools
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field (MBA preferred)

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $160,000 to $240,000.  iCapital offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO).

We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.

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