Investment Team Leader - In specie

MAYDAY Recruitment is seeking an experienced In-Specie Team Leader to join a growing financial services organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong people leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and overseeing complex asset transfers. You’ll play a key role in driving team performance while ensuring operational excellence across in-specie transfer activities.

What's in it for you?

• Full-time permanent role
• Sydney-based role in a hybrid working setup
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to lead a stable and growing team
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Exposure to complex asset transfer processes
• Ongoing leadership and career development opportunities
• A business that values continuous improvement and innovation

Main responsibilities include:

• Lead and support a team responsible for in-specie transfers and asset movements
• Create a positive team environment that encourages accountability and collaboration
• Provide day-to-day guidance, particularly on more complex or sensitive cases
• Oversee the end-to-end transfer process across various asset types and platforms
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance across all transactions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g. brokers, custodians, registries)
• Support team capability through coaching, feedback and development
• Help identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk
• Manage workloads and priorities to meet service standards and deadlines

The ideal candidate:

• Experience in a team leadership or senior operational role within financial services
• Strong exposure to in-specie transfers, asset movements or platform operations
• Working knowledge of CHESS, registries, custodians or similar environments
• The ability to manage complex workflows and competing priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A hands-on leadership style with a focus on team development
• High attention to detail and a strong understanding of risk and compliance
• A proactive and solutions-driven mindset

If this sounds like the ideal next step for you, apply today!

Any questions, please reach out to Niamh@maydayrecruitment.com