VP - Fund Accounting – Private Assets (Tactical Ops – Automation)

About Citco

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco. 

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com 

About the Team & Business Line: 

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience. 

As a core member of our Private Assets team, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon. 

About Tactical Operations

The Tactical Operations team drives operational excellence across Private Assets through process optimization, standardization, reporting enhancement and control improvements. Working closely with business, technology and strategic partners, the team delivers practical solutions that improve efficiency, scalability and operational effectiveness.

Your Role: 

• Establish and govern a prioritized pipeline of process improvement initiatives, assessing opportunities based on operational impact, risk, scalability, business priorities, and expected benefits.

• Partner with Strategic Operations, Tactical Automation, Technology, Quality Assurance, Controls, and business leaders to design practical solutions, align resources, and drive implementation and adoption.

• Lead process standardization, workflow optimization, reporting rationalization, and operational simplification initiatives to improve quality, controls, efficiency, and scalability, while partnering with Tactical Automation on technology-enabled solutions.

• Provide oversight of testing, implementation, change adoption, and post-implementation reviews, ensuring improvements meet operational, control, and user requirements and deliver sustainable outcomes.

• Develop team capability, lead change management, and provide senior management with clear reporting on priorities, progress, risks, dependencies, and realized benefits, including efficiency gains, risk reduction, standardization, and control enhancements.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field; CPA or equivalent designation preferred.
• 6+ years of private equity or private assets fund accounting experience, including management responsibility.
• Proven success leading managers, cross-functional teams and process or technology transformation.
• Strong judgment, risk awareness and executive communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and Word skills; experience with FIS Investran, VBA or similar tools is an asset.

Our Benefits

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location. 

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect. 

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.