Director of Operations

Director of Operations New York, NY

The Horizon Group is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Operations to lead investment data oversight and reconciliation functions for one of our clients located in New York, NY. Our client is a rapidly growing organization that owns and operates multiple insurance companies and ancillary insurance businesses. Their AUM currently stands at approximately $9 billion. Portfolio investments include traditional fixed income instruments as well as less liquid and alternative assets, including CLOs, private and collateralized credit, real estate, and private equity transactions.

The Director of Operations will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of operational data across the firm’s investment platforms. The Director will lead initiatives to enhance data governance, manage exception workflows, and ensure alignment across front, middle, and back-office systems. This is a high‑impact role requiring deep operational knowledge, strong cross‑functional leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset.

$110k – $150k plus competitive bonus

• Oversee end‑to‑end trade booking validation and ensure accurate and complete data capture across systems
• Lead and manage position and cash reconciliation processes
• Develop and maintain data integrity controls and exception management frameworks
• Manage trade catch‑up workflows for historical booking accuracy
• Work with the front office, risk, accounting, and fintech teams to maintain consistent and accurate investment data across systems
• Identify and drive operational efficiency initiatives and lead system enhancements

• Strong academic performance with 5+ years of experience in fixed income operations.
• Deep understanding of trade lifecycle, portfolio accounting, and multi‑system data reconciliation
• Proven experience interpreting credit agreements, bespoke deal terms, and translating into operational workflows
• Advanced Excel skills; experience working with large data sets and producing analytical reports
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; confident working across departments and with senior stakeholders
• Strong leadership and problem‑solving skills; ability to drive initiatives independently
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable processes in a high‑growth or complex environment