Antares Capital LP
Senior Vice President, Senior Technology Program Manager - AI & Asset Management
Antares Capital LP, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Antares Capital seeks a dynamic, hands-on Senior Program Manager to oversee strategic data and technology programs that align with the organization’s transformational goals in asset management and financial services. This role will lead complex cross-functional initiatives across front, middle, and back-office business functions and elevate Antares’s capabilities to deliver new products, operational efficiencies, effective data quality management processes, technology governance, and systems integration needs. The position combines program management responsibilities, coordination across business functions, delivery responsibility within Asset Management, and the use of AI capabilities for mission-critical activities in a highly regulated environment.
Responsibilities
Program and Project Management:
Lead Strategic Programs: Design, implement, and oversee complex, cross-functional data and technology initiatives aligned with asset management objectives. Propel programs for AI, Machine Learning, and Computational techniques to enhance Antares's technical and operational portfolio. Resource and Stakeholder Management: Allocate resources effectively, engage with senior stakeholders, and ensure robust communication across program lifecycles. Risk Management and Compliance: Identify and mitigate program risks; ensure all initiatives adhere to industry and regulatory standards, including data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA). Performance Metrics and Reporting: Establish success metrics, develop KPIs, and provide regular status updates to executive teams. Collaboration and Integration: Work closely with front, middle, back office, and technology teams to align initiatives with business strategies, ensuring that program goals are achieved with a heavy focus on Data Quality and Process maturity. Audit and Compliance Readiness: Collaborate with internal audit to ensure alignment with data controls and regulatory requirements, preparing the organization for successful audits.
Asset Management Expertise
Financial Services Integration: Apply a deep understanding of asset management processes, including sales, marketing, trade management, portfolio analytics, investor reporting, and compliance workflows. Vendor and Third-Party Coordination: Engage with third-party service providers to ensure end-to-end data quality and integration, particularly with systems supporting trade, investor, and portfolio data. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance data and operational processes, streamlining workflows to support business scalability and reduce costs. Data Quality and Analytics Enablement: Implement data quality standards, oversee data accuracy and reliability, and leverage data analytics tools to provide actionable insights for decision-making
Collaboration And Stakeholder Management
Interface with internal and external stakeholders to achieve program/project goals. Educate and train employees on disciplined technology and data governance policies and procedures. Manage collaboration between technology and other business teams to align initiatives with strategic goals. Act as a liaison between consumers of information and technology team to ensure alignment and understanding where necessary.
Process Maturity And Governance
Partner with business functions to build and develop future processes and enhancements to current workflows, focusing on efficiency and scale in everything Antares does. Develop and Implement process governance standards, focusing on data quality management and technology leverage.
Technology And Data Infrastructure
Collaborate with Technology Teams: Partner with IT and architecture teams to oversee the integration of data platforms, data lakes, and cloud-based solutions, including AWS, Azure, and Snowflake. AI, ML, and Data Management Tools: Implement and maintain tools for data governance (e.g., Collibra, Informatica), master data management, and data visualization (Power BI, Tableau). Innovation in Data Management: Lead efforts in automating data governance practices, enhancing data access and usability, and ensuring scalability to meet future needs. Drive implementation of AI and ML driven strategic programs, manage internal and vendor resources to achieve business goals.
About You (or Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Finance, Business, Science or a related field; a master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP, DGSP) is preferred. Deep understanding of asset management and the investment industry, including specific data needs of Sales & Marketing, Portfolio Management, Operations, Finance and Back-Office teams. Familiarity of AI, Machine Learning and Computational techniques to enhance technical and operational portfolio at Antares. Experienced in applying intelligence technologies to business problems for effective ROI and business outcomes. Familiarity with end-to-end information processing for an asset manager, including an understanding of the complete life cycle of transactions, trade booking and management, portfolio and investor reporting and analytics, financial reporting, closing period workflows, and processes. Experience working with third-party service providers (Fund Admins and SAS Vendors) to establish end-to-end data and process flows, focusing on quality and timeliness. Working experience with data governance practices, business and technology issues related to managing enterprise data assets, and data governance policies. Experience with data platforms (AWS, Azure, Snowflake), data governance tools, and data analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau). Understanding of AI and ML concepts, related vendors and products & have implemented one or more programs related to above. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to drive alignment and influence senior stakeholders. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Experience and knowledge of Indus Valley Partners (IVP) products and solutions, including Security Master, Reference Master, Recon, and Polaris, are extremely desirable.
Skills
Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Experience with cloud data platforms, data warehousing solutions, and BI tools such as AWS, Azure, Fabric, Snowflake, and Power BI.
COMPETENCIES
Strategic Thinking: Ability to design long-term data strategies that align with business objectives and industry trends. Data Governance: Expertise in implementing comprehensive data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Leadership & Team Management: Proven track record in leading diverse teams, mentoring, and building a culture of collaboration and accountability. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent skills in articulating data strategies and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, promoting alignment and understanding. Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Strong ability to analyze complex datasets, identify trends, and develop data-driven solutions. Project Management: Proficiency in overseeing multi-phase data projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Risk & Compliance Management: Competence in identifying data-related risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with data privacy laws. Innovation & Adaptability: Ability to introduce innovative solutions to improve data processes and quickly adapt to evolving technology landscapes. Customer-Centric Approach: Commitment to understanding the needs of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring data solutions enhance user experiences.
THE FINE PRINT
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check. Must be willing to work from an Antares office and travel, as necessary.
Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
To learn more, visit www.antares.com. Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Responsibilities
Program and Project Management:
Lead Strategic Programs: Design, implement, and oversee complex, cross-functional data and technology initiatives aligned with asset management objectives. Propel programs for AI, Machine Learning, and Computational techniques to enhance Antares's technical and operational portfolio. Resource and Stakeholder Management: Allocate resources effectively, engage with senior stakeholders, and ensure robust communication across program lifecycles. Risk Management and Compliance: Identify and mitigate program risks; ensure all initiatives adhere to industry and regulatory standards, including data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA). Performance Metrics and Reporting: Establish success metrics, develop KPIs, and provide regular status updates to executive teams. Collaboration and Integration: Work closely with front, middle, back office, and technology teams to align initiatives with business strategies, ensuring that program goals are achieved with a heavy focus on Data Quality and Process maturity. Audit and Compliance Readiness: Collaborate with internal audit to ensure alignment with data controls and regulatory requirements, preparing the organization for successful audits.
Asset Management Expertise
Financial Services Integration: Apply a deep understanding of asset management processes, including sales, marketing, trade management, portfolio analytics, investor reporting, and compliance workflows. Vendor and Third-Party Coordination: Engage with third-party service providers to ensure end-to-end data quality and integration, particularly with systems supporting trade, investor, and portfolio data. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance data and operational processes, streamlining workflows to support business scalability and reduce costs. Data Quality and Analytics Enablement: Implement data quality standards, oversee data accuracy and reliability, and leverage data analytics tools to provide actionable insights for decision-making
Collaboration And Stakeholder Management
Interface with internal and external stakeholders to achieve program/project goals. Educate and train employees on disciplined technology and data governance policies and procedures. Manage collaboration between technology and other business teams to align initiatives with strategic goals. Act as a liaison between consumers of information and technology team to ensure alignment and understanding where necessary.
Process Maturity And Governance
Partner with business functions to build and develop future processes and enhancements to current workflows, focusing on efficiency and scale in everything Antares does. Develop and Implement process governance standards, focusing on data quality management and technology leverage.
Technology And Data Infrastructure
Collaborate with Technology Teams: Partner with IT and architecture teams to oversee the integration of data platforms, data lakes, and cloud-based solutions, including AWS, Azure, and Snowflake. AI, ML, and Data Management Tools: Implement and maintain tools for data governance (e.g., Collibra, Informatica), master data management, and data visualization (Power BI, Tableau). Innovation in Data Management: Lead efforts in automating data governance practices, enhancing data access and usability, and ensuring scalability to meet future needs. Drive implementation of AI and ML driven strategic programs, manage internal and vendor resources to achieve business goals.
About You (or Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Finance, Business, Science or a related field; a master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP, DGSP) is preferred. Deep understanding of asset management and the investment industry, including specific data needs of Sales & Marketing, Portfolio Management, Operations, Finance and Back-Office teams. Familiarity of AI, Machine Learning and Computational techniques to enhance technical and operational portfolio at Antares. Experienced in applying intelligence technologies to business problems for effective ROI and business outcomes. Familiarity with end-to-end information processing for an asset manager, including an understanding of the complete life cycle of transactions, trade booking and management, portfolio and investor reporting and analytics, financial reporting, closing period workflows, and processes. Experience working with third-party service providers (Fund Admins and SAS Vendors) to establish end-to-end data and process flows, focusing on quality and timeliness. Working experience with data governance practices, business and technology issues related to managing enterprise data assets, and data governance policies. Experience with data platforms (AWS, Azure, Snowflake), data governance tools, and data analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau). Understanding of AI and ML concepts, related vendors and products & have implemented one or more programs related to above. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to drive alignment and influence senior stakeholders. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Experience and knowledge of Indus Valley Partners (IVP) products and solutions, including Security Master, Reference Master, Recon, and Polaris, are extremely desirable.
Skills
Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Experience with cloud data platforms, data warehousing solutions, and BI tools such as AWS, Azure, Fabric, Snowflake, and Power BI.
COMPETENCIES
Strategic Thinking: Ability to design long-term data strategies that align with business objectives and industry trends. Data Governance: Expertise in implementing comprehensive data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Leadership & Team Management: Proven track record in leading diverse teams, mentoring, and building a culture of collaboration and accountability. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent skills in articulating data strategies and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, promoting alignment and understanding. Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Strong ability to analyze complex datasets, identify trends, and develop data-driven solutions. Project Management: Proficiency in overseeing multi-phase data projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Risk & Compliance Management: Competence in identifying data-related risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with data privacy laws. Innovation & Adaptability: Ability to introduce innovative solutions to improve data processes and quickly adapt to evolving technology landscapes. Customer-Centric Approach: Commitment to understanding the needs of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring data solutions enhance user experiences.
THE FINE PRINT
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check. Must be willing to work from an Antares office and travel, as necessary.
Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
To learn more, visit www.antares.com. Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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