Head of Alternatives Operations
Posted 13 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Head of Alternatives Operations, Singapore & Hong Kong, Managing Director”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 15+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsCfa, Certified Public Accountant, Master of Business Administration
Field of studyAccounting, Business Management, Economics, Finance (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Who we are looking for
Alternative Investment Solutions (AIS) provides administrative fund services to Alternative Investments Funds and Clients including Hedge Funds, Private Equity and Real Assets Funds. We deliver customized services to our clients, operating in 13 countries supporting all global regions.
We are seeking a highly accomplished senior leader to run State Street’s Alternatives Operations across Singapore and Hong Kong, with accountability for both Hedge Fund and Private Markets servicing spanning Fund Accounting, Alternatives Middle Office and Investor Services. Reporting to the Alternatives EMEA & APAC COO, this role will strengthen end-to-end ownership across the two locations and position the platform for scalable, well-controlled growth. The successful candidate will bring strong executive presence, strategic judgment, operational depth and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across a complex global organization. This leader will be expected to operate with clarity, pace and discipline while leading a sizeable, multi-disciplinary operations platform through continued growth, transformation and change.
Why this role is important to us
This is a critical senior leadership appointment within State Street’s AIS organization, accountable for unifying delivery across Singapore and Hong Kong, strengthening end-to-end ownership and positioning the platform for sustainable growth. The role will provide clear executive accountability for service quality, operational resilience, risk and control discipline, productivity, talent development and the delivery of consistent, high-quality outcomes for clients and stakeholders across both locations – supporting the integrated APAC operating model owned by the Alternative APAC COO.
What you will be responsible for
Critical business priorities:
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Provide senior leadership for the Alts operations teams across Singapore and Hong Kong, covering both Hedge Fund and Private Markets servicing across Fund Accounting, Alternatives Middle Office and Investor Services.
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Shape and execute a more integrated operating model across the two locations that strengthens end-to-end accountability, simplifies governance and supports scalable growth, aligned to the broader APAC operating model.
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Collaborate with regional business and product leadership to advance strategic growth initiatives, support complex commercial opportunities and ensure operational capabilities effectively enable client acquisition, retention and sustainable revenue growth.
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Lead strategic transformation across technology, process, data, controls and organizational design, with a clear focus on service excellence and long-term platform efficiency.