Vice President, Operations Technology Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION

Antares Capital was founded in 1996 with a vision to be a pre-eminent player in private debt. Today, with more than $64+ billion of capital under management and administration and a vision to double in AUM in the next few years, Antares Capital is an experienced and cycle-tested alternative asset manager and a leading provider of financing for private equity-backed borrowers. Our portfolios are among the industry’s largest and longest tenured.

Under the leadership of the CIO, we are looking to build a leading-edge technology organization using best-of-breed industry solutions combined with internal game-changing technology.

Antares Capital is seeking an experienced Operations Technology Lead with extensive experience in financial services and specifically in finance and operations technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application and data architecture, business analysis, and the development of distributed, batch, event-based, databases/data warehouses, and cloud-native platforms.

This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your career and be part of tremendous growth. You'll have the chance to work on cutting-edge data initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and shape the direction of transformative projects. Antares Capital fosters a culture that recognizes and rewards innovation, providing you with the platform to showcase your skills and make a significant impact. Join us in rewriting the playbook and be prepared for a fulfilling journey filled with challenges, growth, and the satisfaction of contributing to groundbreaking initiatives in the financial technology sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Product, Finance, and Technology teams to define and implement multi-year transformation program roadmaps.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to align technology solutions with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues effectively to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.

Operational Processes

• Oversee the creation and deployment of operational systems to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Improve operational tools to support growth and scalability, ensuring the systems can handle increased demand.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements in operational processes.

Project Management

• Oversee complex financial systems and applications' planning, development, and implementation.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prioritize projects and activities to align with business goals and maximize resource efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements in operational processes.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Enhanced Data Management

• Use AI and machine learning to automate data collection, cleaning, analysis, and security.
• Integrate data from various sources into a central repository to ensure data quality and consistency.
• Implement calculations in a single place to maintain uniformity.
• Support reporting tools like Tableau and Power BI to generate reports.
• Provide a unified reporting portal for all reporting needs.

System Integration & Straight-Through Processing

• Lead the integration of various operational systems to create a seamless, end-to-end straight-through process environment.
• Oversee the design and implementation of APIs, messaging systems, and data pipelines to ensure efficient data flow and process automation.
• Ensure compatibility and interoperability of new systems with existing infrastructure, minimizing disruption and maximizing efficiency.

Data Quality Management

• Utilize data quality tools and technologies to automate data validation and cleansing processes.
• Monitor data quality metrics and provide regular reports to management.
• Develop and implement data quality standards, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Conduct regular data quality assessments and audits to identify and rectify data issues.
• Collaborate with data stewards and other stakeholders to establish data governance policies and procedures.

Vendor Management

• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with vendors to resolve issues and ensure timely delivery of products and services.
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key vendo