Depositary Manager
Alter Domus
Depositary Manager
Alter Domus
Fund administration and corporate services provider
As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in private markets and more than 6,000 talented professionals across 24 jurisdictions.
With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different – in what we do, in how we work, and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Role Overview:
DESCRIPTION:
The Depositary Manager – Manila is responsible for establishing, leading, and scaling the Manila Depositary team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality depositary support services across Cash Flow Monitoring, Record Keeping and Safekeeping, NAV Oversight, and Due Diligence activities. The role oversees team performance, capacity planning, quality control, KPI management, and operational readiness while maintaining strong partnerships with UK and Luxembourg fund-site stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Build, develop, and scale the Manila Depositary team, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and organizational design, while adapting the operating model as new activities and fund jurisdictions are transitioned into Manila.
Lead the execution of depositary support activities for UK and Luxembourg fund sites, including Cash Flow Monitoring, Record Keeping and Safekeeping, NAV Oversight, and Due Diligence support, ensuring delivery of high-quality and timely services.
Ensure adherence to the established Prepare → Review → Sign-off operating model, with Manila responsible for preparation activities and fund sites retaining review, approval, decision-making, and client or regulatory communication responsibilities.
Serve as the primary operational partner for fund-site Managers and Senior Officers, coordinating priorities, managing handovers, facilitating feedback, and escalating issues or exceptions as appropriate.
Oversee the quality of team deliverables through effective review processes, ensuring supporting documentation, cash flow assessments, evidence, and control checklists are complete, accurate, and ready for fund-site review.
Manage team capacity, workload distribution, and resource planning across multiple funds and client segments to ensure effective service delivery and scalability.
Own Manila operational KPI reporting, participate in governance and oversight meetings, monitor performance trends, and drive timely resolution of issues through to closure.
Maintain operational resilience and business continuity readiness in partnership with the ADDC Vilnius team through cross-training, knowledge sharing, task coverage planning, and business continuity testing.
Develop team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and performance management, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.
YOUR PROFILE
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
5-10 plus years of experience in financial operations, accounting, or regulatory reporting , people and operations management.
Proven people leader with a strong entrepreneurial mindset and a successful track record of building, developing, and scaling teams in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
Extensive experience managing operational and review functions, preferably within a shared services, outsourcing, or delivery center environment, with accountability for performance metrics, service delivery, and stakeholder management across multiple locations.
Strong understanding of depositary operations, with experience supporting alternative investment funds (AIFs) considered a significant advantage. Knowledge of AIFMD, Private Equity, Real Estate, and Infrastructure fund structures is highly desirable.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with strong attention to detail and a focus on quality, risk management, and control effectiveness.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with UK, European, and global teams across different time zones.
Proven ability to coach, develop, and motivate teams while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance.
Capable of balancing strategic priorities with operational execution, driving business outcomes while maintaining a strong focus on client service and operational excellence.
We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.
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Fund administration and corporate services provider
Alter Domus provides fund administration, corporate services, depositary services, transfer pricing, domiciliation and management company services to asset managers, lenders and asset owners, with a focus on private equity, real estate and debt capital markets. It works through a vertically integrated model with dedicated teams and technology across the value chain, supporting both stand-alone funds and large multi-jurisdictional funds via a global network of 35+ offices and 3,300+ employees. The company differentiates itself by combining deep alternative-investment knowledge with end-to-end service coverage, sector-specific expertise, and broad geographic reach tailored to its clients. Its goal is to help clients grow and operate more efficiently by providing comprehensive, hands-on, scalable solutions across jurisdictions and asset classes.
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