Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Alternative Asset Management

About the role

We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead the operational and risk functions of an independent alternative asset manager operating across Latin America with over US $250M in assets.

Key responsibilities

• Own and continuously refine the firm’s proprietary risk system, providing checks against founder‑led opportunistic decision‑making.
• Design and run a technology‑enabled, compliance‑forward operating engine, treating operational excellence as a competitive advantage.
• Support governance across shareholders, internal processes, and investment vehicles to meet institutional standards.
• Oversee finance and treasury functions including capital calls, distributions, fund‑level reporting, liquidity, and banking relationships.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Colombian financial standards and cross‑border investor expectations.
• Partner with the Tech Leader to champion AI‑driven automation of investment and management processes.
• Act as the operational counterpart for institutional LPs during due diligence and ongoing reporting.
• Help scale a small, high‑trust team while maintaining a low‑turnover, informal culture.

Required profile

• 10+ years in operations, finance, or risk leadership within alternative asset management, private equity, real‑estate funds, or a regulated financial institution.
• Direct experience with institutional LP due diligence, pension funds, insurance companies, or similar allocators.
• Strong fund‑operations literacy: capital calls, waterfall structures, fund administration, cross‑border vehicle structuring.
• Proven track record building risk, compliance, or governance functions from the ground up.
• Comfort working cross‑border across Colombia, the US, Spain, and Central America.
• Genuine interest in technology and AI‑enabled operations.

What we offer

• Opportunity to build the operational backbone of a fast‑growing independent asset manager.
• A seat at the table with real voice and shared success.
• Performance‑based compensation rewarding risk management and creative problem‑solving.
• Collaboration with institutional investors such as pension funds and insurance companies.
• Technology‑enabled culture with AI agents supporting investment processes.
• Small, low‑turnover team (under 10% annual turnover) with a relaxed yet meticulous environment.