Vice President (Operations) – 15‑Month Max Term Contract

QIC Private Equity | Brisbane| Head Office

A rare opportunity to step into a senior operational leadership role within one of Australia’s most respected global investment managers.

QIC’s Private Equity (QPE) team is offering a 15‑month maternity leave contract for a highly capable Vice President focused on Operations. This role is ideal for an investment operations leader ready to take ownership of a global, complex portfolio and drive operational excellence in a fast‑growing asset class.

About the Role

As Vice President, you will oversee the end‑to‑end operational, data and reporting platform, supporting a global private equity program with more than 3,000 underlying companies across funds, co‑investments, secondaries and direct equity investments.

You’ll be the engine room of QPE’s operations, uplifting systems, strengthening governance, elevating data insight, and ensuring reporting and performance narratives exceed client expectations.

You will lead a small, high‑performing team and act as a client‑facing representative of QPE. The role is diverse and hands‑on, with exposure across:

• Operational leadership and uplift

• eFront platform ownership

• Forecasting, reporting and analytics

• Valuation assurance and audit oversight

• Post‑investment portfolio monitoring

• Client reporting and presentations

• Partnering with QPE’s global team, and internal QIC teams

This is a max‑term contract, enabling a generous handover period with the incumbent and offering a unique development opportunity in a growing asset class.

About You

In this role, you will draw on a genuine enjoyment of solving complex problems and bringing structure and clarity to fast‑moving environments.

A background in funds management, particularly within private equity or venture capital operations or fund accounting, combined with strong data and reporting capabilities, will provide a strong foundation. It will be important to stay composed under pressure, work through detail while keeping sight of the bigger picture and offer insights that others can rely on.

You will bring a global outlook and a natural sense of ownership to your work. Because the role involves engaging with sophisticated stakeholders, being comfortable having informed, honest conversations, and explaining complex information in a clear, approachable way, will make a meaningful difference. Reputation is established from consistently delivering thoughtful, accurate, and dependable work.

You will also play a key role in leading and supporting a capable, small hardworking team. An approachable and fair leadership style, with a focus on providing constructive feedback and creating opportunities for growth, will help the team thrive.

This position suits someone who values improving processes, strengthening systems and creating an environment where people can do their best work.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Drive Operational Excellence

• Lead process optimisation, data uplift and workflow improvements across QPE.

• Champion adoption and enhancement of QPE’s core systems, particularly eFront.
  

Own the Data & Reporting Platform

• Maintain a trusted, scalable data environment for investment reporting and analysis.

• Coordinate quarterly investment reviews and client reporting, ensuring high‑quality, reconciled, mandate‑compliant outputs.
  

Strengthen Governance & Assurance

• Support valuations and lead assurance activities.

• Drive insight‑rich reporting that enhances transparency and decision‑making.
  

Lead Portfolio Monitoring & Forecasting

• Oversee cash forecasting, fee modelling and performance analytics across the portfolio.

• Drive comprehensive portfolio‑level monitoring.
  

Provide Senior Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent QPE in client meetings and reporting discussions.

• Partner with Investment teams, Client Services, Finance, IT, and external providers.
  

Lead & Develop a Team

• Manage, mentor and develop two high‑performing analysts.

Essential Criteria

To be successful, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Finance or Accounting

• Postgraduate qualifications such as CA, CFA or CAIA (highly regarded)

• Experience in Private Equity or Venture Capital and their fund structures, portfolio monitoring and operational processes

• Global experience preferred

• Strong operational background, particularly in system enhancement and process re‑engineering

• Proven experience partnering with IT and data teams

• Client‑facing capability with institutional clients

• Exceptional attention to detail, high accountability, resilience and a strong ownership mindset

• Experience using eFront or similar private markets platforms

Why Join QIC?

QIC is a global investment manager with over A$100 billion in assets under management. You will join a purpose‑led organisation that delivers shared value for clients, communities and people.

Within QPE, you will be part of a collaborative, growing team working in one of the most exciting private markets portfolios in Australia—with exposure to international offices including San Francisco and Copenhagen.

You’ll also benefit from:

• A generous handover period

• Working with a leader invested in team development

• A high‑performance culture where insight and innovation are valued

Ready to Apply

If you’re a motivated operational leader seeking a rare opportunity to step into a senior role within a global private equity team, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an exceptional chance to continue driving QPE’s operational excellence—while gaining experience across a diversified and high‑growth private markets platform.

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A rare opportunity to step into a senior operational leadership role within one of Australia’s most respected global investment managers. Brisbane based- QIC Head Office