Chief Operating Officer (COO), Secondaries Greater New York City, NY Area

The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer for its secondaries business to drive strategic initiatives, strengthen processes, and ensure data integrity across funds, portfolios, and investors. The role will coordinate closely with investment and support teams, align business operations with the target operating model, and oversee marketing capabilities and investor communications. Responsibilities include supporting fund financing and liquidity management, identifying workflow improvements, leading complex cross-functional projects, and coordinating key business timelines and deliverables. The COO will also contribute to team leadership and help improve the investment process, information flows, and operational execution. Candidates should have 10–15 or more years of relevant experience in private markets, secondaries, investment management, consulting, or a related field, including experience in business management, strategy, operations, or senior project leadership. Strong familiarity with private-market fund structures and a record of leading complex initiatives across multiple functions are required. The role calls for people leadership, excellent organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Candidates should also demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders and external partners.

Hiring Company

Neuberger Berman