Senior Product Leader – Accounting, Credit Fund Administration

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the product vision, long-term roadmap, and quarterly objectives for fund accounting, waterfall and carry calculations, NAV production, fee assessments, investor reporting, and regulatory compliance (GAAP/IFRS/ILPA) for private credit entities.

• Lead strategic decisions regarding build/buy/partner options across proprietary platforms and vendor networks (such as general ledger, portfolio accounting systems, and data hubs).

• Convert complex regulatory and client demands (including fair value measurement, impairment analysis, consolidation, ILPA guidelines, and ESG reporting) into straightforward product specifications.

• Collaborate with Technology, Data, and Operations teams to create scalable, automated workflows for period closures, valuations, allocations, and reconciliations that shorten cycle times and enhance straight-through processing (STP).

• Set and track product KPIs and operational controls, performing regular product evaluations and spearheading continuous improvement efforts.

• Oversee vendor governance and management, including RFP processes, vendor scorecards, release management, and SLA monitoring.

• Advocate for data quality and analytics enablement by defining key data sources, establishing essential metrics, and facilitating dashboarding capabilities that contribute to expedited management reporting and improved investor transparency.

• Conduct quarterly planning cycles and define OKRs, ensuring alignment between product roadmaps and overall business strategy.

⛳️ Requirements

• 10–15+ years of experience in fund accounting, product management, or operations within private credit or alternative investments, with a minimum of 5+ years specifically in product management.

• Extensive subject matter expertise in private credit fund administration, encompassing NAV calculations, waterfall and carry mechanics, fee schedules, fair value measurement, impairment accounting, GAAP/IFRS standards, and ILPA reporting requirements for credit funds.

• Practical experience with leading fund and portfolio accounting platforms (such as eFront, Geneva, Investran, Allvue, FIS, or similar systems).

• Demonstrated success in strategic build/buy/partner decision-making, including leading vendor assessments, RFP processes, commercial negotiations, contract management, and release governance across technology and data vendors.

• Proven ability to cultivate a high-performing, action-oriented, and autonomous team to support the achievement of product objectives within the Private Credit sector at scale.

• Strong focus on data governance and controls, with a comprehensive understanding of data lineage, reconciliation frameworks, audit readiness criteria, SOX compliance, and strategies for optimizing close cycles.

• Proven capability to effectively collaborate with Engineering, Data Science, and Operations teams to design and implement automation, straight-through processing (STP), and workflow enhancements; fluent in agile methodologies, OKR frameworks, and disciplined backlog management.

• Executive presence and communication skills, with experience in presenting to senior leadership, driving accountability through KPIs (close timeliness, error rates, SLA adherence, audit findings), and leading cross-functional governance forums and steering committees.

🏝️ Benefits

• Support for professional certifications.

• Flexible work arrangements, generous holiday allowances, plus an extra day off for your birthday!

• Ongoing mentorship throughout your career journey.

• Active sports, events, and social committees in our offices.

• 24/7 support accessible through our Employee Assistance Program.

• The chance to invest in our growth and success via our Employee Share Plan.

• Additional local benefits based on your location.