Platform Operations - Vice President

iCapital•Salt Lake City, UT

7h•$125,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

iCapital is seeking an experienced Vice President to join the US Platform Operations team and play a critical role in how alternative investment products are delivered to clients. This leader will oversee the execution of operational and technical requirements across the platform, ensuring scalable, high-quality delivery for the growing alternatives business. The Vice President will lead a team responsible for business as usual (BAU) platform operations, middle office execution, and technical support, with a strong focus on operational excellence, process optimization, and client experience. This role is highly visible, cross functional, and essential to maintaining the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of iCapital’s platform in a fast paced, growth-oriented environment.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in financial services, fintech, or alternatives, with at least 3+ years in platform operations, middle‑office operations, or a related function
Proven track record managing and developing small, operations‑focused teams in dynamic environments and experience onboarding and ramping new hires is a plus
Demonstrated leadership in operational execution, including ticketing management, client responsiveness, and resolution of complex operational and support issues
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver consistent results in a fast‑paced setting
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex operational and technical concepts to internal and external stakeholders
Proven client‑facing experience, including managing senior client relationships and navigating high‑expectation environments
Experience driving and enhancing established operational processes within middle‑office or comparable domains

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high‑growth or scaling organization is strongly preferred
Alternatives industry experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Own end‑to‑end operational execution of fund launches across the VP’s covered client portfolio, ensuring on‑time, accurate delivery aligned with client commitments and platform readiness.
Support the alternative investments business with day‑to‑day platform operations ensuring consistent execution aligned with operational standards and service expectations.
Manage a dedicated book of alternative investment clients, overseeing recurring activities including fund launches, platform configurations, technical operations, and ongoing support.
Develop and directly manage a team of 3–5 professionals across middle‑office and pipeline operations, fostering a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
Drive efficiency and scalability across BAU operations by standardizing processes, strengthening quality controls, and delivering training and guidance to the team.
Own issue management and escalation, serving as a senior point of contact for complex operational challenges and stakeholder coordination.
Balance daily execution with ongoing process improvement, identifying opportunities to operationalize enhancements and reduce risk.
Establish and maintain best practices for documentation, knowledge management, and process transparency within the team and across the organization.
Partner closely with cross‑functional teams, including Client Management, Product, Technology, and Fund Origination to troubleshoot issues, inform platform enhancements, and support broader business objectives.

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $160,000. iCapital offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus.
Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO).
We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.

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