Head of Operations - Venture Capital

Head of Operations | Geneva We represent a leading venture capital firm seeking a Head of Operations. This role drives business scaling, builds operational frameworks, and ensures efficiency across wealth management, private markets, and proprietary technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational strategy and execution across all business lines
• Build and implement scalable processes, frameworks, and KPIs
• Oversee day-to-day operations across investment, growth, and support teams
• Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment between operations, compliance, and investment teams
• Manage regulatory, compliance, and legal coordination with external partners
• Support business development, partnerships, and new office launches
• Design organisational structures, performance management frameworks, and talent development processes
• Own vendor relationships, systems implementation, and operational infrastructure

Profile

• Strong experience in financial services, wealth management, or private markets
• Proven track record in operational leadership and scaling businesses
• Strategic, execution-focused, and hands-on
• Entrepreneurial mindset with problem-solving ability
• Experience working in fast-growth or startup environments
• Client-facing capability and comfort operating across multiple stakeholders

Background

• Head of Operations or equivalent leadership role in wealth management, private markets, investment firms, or startups
• Experience in scaling teams and operational processes
• Exposure to regulated financial environments
• Open to candidates based in Europe, the United Kingdom, or the United States

Technical

• CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
• Portfolio Management Systems (Addepar preferred)