Vice President of Operations Sierra Ridge Capital is seeking a highly strategic and results-driven Vice President of Operations to optimize our operational frameworks, scale our infrastructure, and drive institutional excellence. In this role, you will lead the modernization of our business processes, oversee fund and corporate operations, and ensure our distributed teams execute with maximum efficiency to support our portfolio and investor base. Job Details Job Type: Full-time Location: Remote (United States) Experience Level: Director / Executive Industry: Venture Capital / Private Equity / Financial Services Role Overview As the Vice President of Operations, you will be the engine behind Sierra Ridge Capital's day-to-day business mechanics. You will sit at the intersection of investment management, compliance, finance, and technology. Operating in a remote-first environment, you will be responsible for building scalable operational workflows, managing vendor ecosystems, and ensuring seamless cross-functional execution across our corporate entities and investment funds.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Strategy & Scaling: Design, evaluate, and scale comprehensive operational structures and workflows to support asset growth and firm expansion. Fund & Portfolio Operations: Streamline institutional fund administration, investor onboarding (KYC/AML tracking), capital calls, distributions, and portfolio monitoring processes. Technology & Systems Management: Evaluate, implement, and manage the firm’s digital tech stack (CRM, investor portals, portfolio management tools) to ensure automated and secure remote workflows. Vendor & Service Provider Management: Oversee relationships with critical third-party partners, including fund administrators, legal counsels, tax advisors, and auditors. Risk Management & Compliance: Partner with legal and compliance teams to monitor regulatory requirements, mitigate corporate risks, and maintain internal controls across a distributed workforce. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the central connective tissue between investment professionals, finance, legal, and investor relations to eliminate operational bottlenecks.

Qualifications

Industry Experience: 6+ years of operational experience within asset management, private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, or a high-growth FinTech environment. Leadership Track Record: Minimum 3 years in a leadership or managerial capacity (Director or VP level) with proven experience optimizing business infrastructure. Remote Ecosystem Expertise: Demonstrated ability to manage, collaborate, and maintain strong accountability across fully remote, distributed teams using modern asynchronous workflows. Financial & Technical Literacy: Deep understanding of fund structures, investment cycles, and advanced proficiency with modern investment operations technology. Problem-Solving & Agility: Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to pivot quickly, design solutions from scratch, and balance multiple high-priority initiatives. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required; CAIA, CFA, or MBA is a strong asset.

What We Offer

Highly competitive base salary with carry/performance-based incentives. Comprehensive premium medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) program with competitive employer matching. Unlimited/Flexible PTO policy. Annual home office, technology, and continuous learning stipends.