Director of Investment Op's (Strategy/Projects)

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Director/Associate Director, Investment Operations Strategy and Projects in Boston, MA for a hybrid role (4 days in office). Overview: A highly respected investment organization is seeking a strategic leader to join a key team responsible for driving operational excellence, managing critical investment workflows, and leading business-enhancing initiatives across the investment platform. This is not a traditional investment operations position. The role combines people leadership, project execution, stakeholder partnership, and process improvement within a complex and fast-moving investment environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team supporting mission-critical investment and operational processes
• Drive operational improvements, automation initiatives, and strategic projects across the investment platform
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to enhance data quality, controls, and workflow efficiency
• Provide oversight of complex investment-related activities including portfolio data governance, reconciliations, cash management, and risk-focused operational processes
• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving new products, technologies, and process enhancements
• Continuously assess operational risks and identify opportunities to improve scalability and effectiveness
• 5-12 years of experience in public accounting, advisory, consulting, investment operations, asset management, or financial services
• Big 4 or Top 10 accounting firm foundation strongly preferred
• Experience supporting investment management, private equity, hedge funds, insurance, or other complex financial services environments is a plus
• Proven leadership, project management, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Strong analytical mindset with an interest in process improvement, automation, and operational strategy

• Leadership opportunity managing and developing a team
• Significant exposure to senior leadership and key business initiatives
• Blend of strategy, operations, process improvement, and project leadership
• Opportunity to drive automation and technology-enabled enhancements
• Excellent platform for professionals looking to move beyond traditional audit, accounting, or operations roles
• Strong career growth potential and internal mobility opportunities