Operations Manager at Aiga Capital Partners

Aiga Capital Partners (“Aiga”) is a minority-owned investment manager providing private debt and preferred equity solutions to North American-based, sustainable infrastructure developers. These investments include companies in the renewable energy, energy storage, energy efficiency, electric vehicle charging, and low carbon chemicals and fuels sectors. Aiga’s mission is to provide asset developers with growth capital to catalyze the deployment of assets needed to meet net zero emissions targets. The Aiga team values mutual respect, transparency, diversity in thought, and is searching for a qualified candidate to join the platform who will have an investor's mindset and a successful track record of structuring and negotiating asset-oriented financing solutions.

This role will be directly involved in all aspects of Aiga’s operations activities (including administrative and backoffice functions), asset management, investor relations and compliance platform. This role requires working collaboratively with multiple functions and teams (Managing Partners, Principals, Vice Presidents, Associates and Analysts). This candidate must be able to prioritize multiple tasks from multiple stakeholders while maintaining strong attention to detail and work effectively under pressure in a deadline-oriented environment. This position will report to the Chief Operating Officer within the group and location is in the New York Metro Area.

Responsibilities

The candidate will work closely with investment, financial operations and asset management teams as well across the broader Aiga platform and senior management to execute on these responsibilities. Candidates can expect to work on numerous initiatives at a time given the lean size of the team.

Operations Management

• Proactively manage and support the oversight of Aiga third party vendors and other third parties associated with administrative operations of the company; Evaluate new vendors and share assessment / recommendations with management teams; Manage pipeline of vendors reviewed and track all vendor diligence; Research and propose new vendors in accordance with company priorities
• Initiate monthly tracking and reporting associated with operations processes for COO and MPs to assess progress in accordance with company priorities. Examples of operations processes include vendor oversight and invoicing, cybersecurity monitoring, access controls to Aiga-managed platforms and locations, ad hoc status reporting of backoffice functions, etc.
• Create/update CRM, VDR and other database platform tools to (i) support the investment management team in diligence, origination, backoffice tracking and planning, (ii) support financial operations on invoicing and budget tracking based on feedback from Aiga team members. Implement operational improvements across all aspects of the platform to improve processes associated with investment team origination and execution, financial operations, fundraising, investor relations, compliance. Create and organize operational templates and standard operating procedures that document and standardize key processes and maintain books and records associated with the company
• Support MPs on fundraising efforts and other investor relations activities that may include the processing of Request For Proposal (“RFP”) of limited partners, Due Diligence Questionnaire responses, database ownership, track event and conference attendance
• Manage company secure drive, access, organization and security. Manage proprietary databases, including deal origination database in conjunction with the investment team. This work includes updating prospective developer/independent power producer (“IPP”) information
• Implementing cybersecurity policies and coordinating with Managed Services Provider on platform cybersecurity requirements and staying up to date on cybersecurity needs of the platform
• Support and assist CCO in the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Specifically, the Fund will be registering with the SEC in early 2025 and this role will play a pivotal role with the implementation of a Compliance Program tailored to a Registered Investment Advisor

Asset Management:

• Support transfer process of documentation and investment company reporting between the investment deal teams and the Asset Management team upon the close of an investment and establish the points of contact for all post-investment activities
• Support Asset Management team in monitoring and assessing ESG Policy, including metrics, KPIs, reporting requirements and ongoing obligations
• Support all asset management administrative and compliance-related tasks to ensure prompt full compliance with credit agreement covenants and reporting requirements

Internal:

• Contribute to various team projects to further strengthen or enhance our investment process. Identify deficiencies and develop solutions to improve the financial health of our fund. Help to streamline, automate, and improve processes related to reporting and compliance requirements
•  Attend team meetings to communicate progress on assignments
• Prepare and support in planning for special events (e.g., Annual General Meeting, offsites, etc.) and origination conferences including, but not limited to, internal and external marketing materials creation, event and vendor coordination, on-site event management, timeline and logistics planning and design within budget
• Develop and foster relationships across the Aiga platform with a positive attitude and collaborative approach

Education & Certificates

• Superior academic achievement at a top tier undergraduate program is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, Math, Science, or another quantitative field

Professional Experience

• 2-4+ years of experience in operations role, ideally with investment banking, management / operations consulting, renewable energy or start up exposure
• Prior operations management experience is strongly preferred

Competencies & Attributes

• Evidence of intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, sound judgement, creative problem-solving skills, adaptability, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors
• Advanced/Expert Microsoft Office (including Excel and PowerPoint) and database management skills required
• Self-motivated and driven; ability to balance multiple tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities and work effectively in a collaborative, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment
• Strong verbal, written communication and organization skills that demonstrate an ability to articulate a clear and concise message
• Strong interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally and manage both internal and external business relationships

Benefits & Compensation

• The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications
• The anticipated base salary range for this role is $100,000 – $120,000 yearly
• The hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance
• In addition to the base salary, the role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, etc.

EEO & Accessibility

• Aiga Capital Partners encourages individuals of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and all gender and sexual identities to apply for this position. Aiga Capital Partners is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation