Business Manager
Chicago, US
ABOUT US:
As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.
With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different in what we do, how we work, and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.
Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com
Your role
Reporting to the Global Head of Private Credit, the Business Manager plays a critical role supporting the Global Head of Private Credit and the Private Credit leadership team in executing the strategic vision of the Private Credit Business Unit. This position requires a proactive and organized individual who can manage multiple priorities, facilitate communication, and drive key initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Your responsibilities
• Strategic Support: Assist the Head of Private Credit in developing and executing the strategic plan for the Private Credit Global Business, ensuring alignment with overall company goals.
• Project Management: Lead and manage key strategic initiatives and projects, ensuring timely execution and delivery of results. Manage the Portfolio of projects and report on those projects to Leadership team.
• Communication: Serve as a liaison between the Private Credit leadership team and other departments, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Leadership Events: Organize and prepare for leadership meetings (offsites, strategy sessions etc.), including agenda setting, documentation, presentation and follow-up on action items.
• Data Analysis: Track and Analyze business performance metrics and provide insights to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Headcount: Track and recommend for approval all headcount requests globally from the Private Credit team and ensure in line with budget and growth in revenue.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to support business objectives.
• Team Development: Support talent development initiatives within the Private Credit team, including training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure that all initiatives comply with relevant regulations and industry standards, minimizing legal and compliance risks.
Your profile:
• Experience: Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the private credit or financial services industry or consulting.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills; proficiency in power point, data analysis and reporting tools.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to challenges.
What we expect from a leader at Alter Domus
• Driving Change and Engagement: As a senior leader, you will be responsible for driving change when necessary, delivering communications and directions to the team, and supporting the development and engagement of employees at all levels.
• Culture of Compliance and Accountability: You will drive a culture of compliance and risk control to mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risks, while maintaining a relentless focus on cost and budget discipline.
• Brand and Culture Promotion: As a director of Alter Domus, you will promote and build the Alter Domus brand and culture both internally and externally, acting as a role model to our people, clients, and customers.
• Social and Environmental Responsibility: You will be accountable for ensuring that your team maintains the highest social and environmental responsibility and standards.
• Transformational Leadership: Demonstrate high energy and passion for transforming the business, with a commitment to avoiding complacency and striving for success.
• Intellectual Curiosity and Global Mindset: Exhibit intellectual curiosity and a global mindset, enabling effective partnerships across regions and a willingness to challenge the status quo as a change agent.
• Interpersonal Skills and Influence: Possess strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust quickly, navigate complexity and ambiguity, and negotiate with tenacity and focus.
• Resilience and Prioritization: Show resilience and composure under pressure, adept at managing competing demands and prioritizing effectively while navigating challenges with confidence.
• Leadership and Team Development: Ability to lead, motivate, and delegate effectively, fostering a high-performance culture with clear accountabilities and driving cross-functional collaboration. Actively manage performance and develop a pipeline of talent, empowering the team at all levels to deliver on objectives.
• Integrity and ESG Commitment: Demonstrate a strong commitment to high integrity, ethics, and the application of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.
• Commercial Client Engagement: Serve as a role model for commercial client engagement at the C-level, demonstrating decisiveness and persuasiveness to achieve results.
Your AD Key Relationships
• Global Private Credit Leaders
• Chief Product Officer and Private Credit related product managers
• CCO and Marketing
• Technology, data and AI leaders
• People Team
• Client Delivery
• Finance
• Transformation Officer
WHAT WE OFFER:
We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.
Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.
Our global benefits also include:
- Support for professional accreditations
- Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
- Continuous mentoring along your career progression
- Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
- 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
- The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
- Plus additional local benefits depending on your location
Equity in every sense of the word:
We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.
We celebrate our differences, and recognise that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, as we work towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.
We are committed to ensuring a welcomling recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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