VP of Investment Operations-Private Credit | Investment Firm

A leading global investment management firm is looking for a results driven VP of Investment Operations who will play a critical role in the operational engine that supports the full private credit deal lifecycle.

This is an opportunity for a driven middle-office professional to sit at the crossroads of investment execution, legal documentation, data accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.

*$250-$285K Total Comp (base + full annual bonus)

*3 days/week hybrid in office - Los Angeles

What You'll Do:

You'll serve as a central hub for private credit transactions—ensuring deals are executed cleanly, data is captured accurately, and assets are administered with precision post-close. Your work will touch every stage of the private credit lifecycle, including:

• Serving as a key member of the dedicated middle-office team supporting private deal closings
• Coordinating funding, asset onboarding, monitoring workflows, and reporting accuracy across internal teams and external counterparties
• Managing the private credit deal pipeline and ensuring timely tracking
• Reviewing legal documents (credit agreements, amendments, fee letters) to extract and interpret key operational terms
• Supporting relationships with banks, custodians, facilities, rating agencies, co-investors, auditors and other stakeholders
• Acting as a bridge between investment teams and back-office functions—ensuring systems, processes, and responsibilities stay tightly aligned
• Partnering with legal, tax, accounting, compliance, and technology on end-to-end deal execution
• Developing and enhancing policies, procedures, controls, and documentation
• Escalating operational issues appropriately and driving systematic improvements
• Supporting process automation and contributing to long-term platform enhancements
• Overseeing document management for private credit transactions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• 8+ years of relevant experience in operations within asset management, investment banking, or financial services
• 3+ years specifically supporting private credit / middle-office operations, including document review for key data points and operational terms
• Strong understanding of private credit strategies—corporate direct lending required; BSL exposure a plus
• Deep knowledge of finance fundamentals, process workflows, and cross-functional operations
• Excellent analytical ability and comfort navigating complex operational challenges
• High proficiency in Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and independently drive deliverables forward

Who You Are

• Highly organized with a meticulous eye for detail
• Proactive, driven, and able to thrive in a fast-moving environment
• Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset
• Comfortable working under time pressure and maintaining a high standard of professionalism
• Known for integrity, accountability, and follow-through