COO, Senior Operations - Private Credit

Our client is a dynamic start-up private debt and mortgage fund on a mission to challenge traditional lending models. Backed by an Australian Parent and an experienced leadership team, the fund combines innovative thinking, operational excellence, and disciplined credit management to deliver compelling risk-adjusted returns. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage and help shape the fund's platform, processes, and strategy from the ground up.

The Role:

The COO will be central to building and running the fund's operational platform, supporting the CEO, and ensuring strong governance, compliance, and financial management. This role combines fund operations, credit oversight, and strategic execution in a fast-moving, start-up environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and manage end-to-end fund operations and administration
• Oversee credit governance and portfolio monitoring
• Implement systems, processes, and reporting frameworks
• Support regulatory compliance under AFSL/ACL obligations
• Collaborate with the CEO on strategy, fund economics, and operational improvements
• Help assess and manage early-stage investment and lending opportunities
• Mentor and guide any small operations or credit team as it grows

About You:

• Strong experience in fund operations or private credit / mortgage funds
• Knowledge of lending, credit assessment, and governance
• Comfortable working in small teams with a start-up mindset
• Experienced in managing regulatory obligations and reporting requirements
• Strategic, commercially minded, and hands-on with process implementation

Why Join:

• Unique opportunity to shape a growing fund from an early stage
• Broad exposure across operations, credit, governance, and strategic decision-making
• Work alongside an experienced CEO in a fast-moving, innovative fund