Academy Senior Manager

About Us

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

As the Academy Senior Manager for Central Operations, you will play a pivotal role in driving the evolution of our operating model by transferring knowledge, building capability and embedding best learning & development practices across the organization.

Your focus will be on shaping and advancing the Alter Domus Academy as a leading platform for employee development, ensuring our workforce is empowered with the skills, knowledge, and behaviors necessary to achieve business objectives and fulfill their career aspirations. This role is instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation within Central Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and implement the Central Operations Academy strategy, ensuring alignment with global L&D goals, business priorities, and operational needs. Develop a future-ready, scalable learning organization to support strategic objectives.
• Act as a key driver of knowledge transfer initiatives, ensuring that new ways of working are effectively embedded across Central Operations as part of the organization’s evolving operating model.
• Establish and maintain robust governance structures, processes, and guidelines to support the consistent delivery of Academy initiatives across Central Operations.
• Over time lead, coach, and develop the Central Operations Academy team, ensuring high engagement and motivation to deliver exceptional performance and drive the Academy’s objectives.
• Partner with senior leadership across Central Operations to ensure Academy initiatives align with organizational priorities, securing buy-in for the Academy’s vision and activities.
• Conduct an organization-wide learning needs analysis across Central Operations in collaboration with HR and other key stakeholders. Translate insights into impactful learning solutions that address business needs.
• Collaborate with Regional HR Partners and Subject Matter Experts to design, curate, and localize innovative content in areas such as Onboarding, Career Development, Leadership Development, Technical Skills, and Mandatory Training.
• Champion the integration of digital learning solutions, AI, and automation to deliver engaging, scalable, and impactful learning experiences.
• Oversee the Central Operations Academy Network to ensure learning solutions are tailored to functional and operational needs while delivering measurable business value.
• Manage relationships with external learning providers to ensure quality, value for money, and continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Monitor and manage the Academy budget for Central Operations, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and maximizing ROI on learning investments.
• Collaborate with Internal Communications to develop a compelling Academy communications plan that inspires employees to engage with learning opportunities.
• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives using data-driven metrics and feedback. Ensure learning solutions drive measurable improvements in employee capability, engagement, and productivity.
• Stay updated on the latest trends, research, and innovations in L&D to ensure the Academy remains cutting-edge and competitive.
• Actively contribute to Organizational Effectiveness initiatives, such as change management, diversity & inclusion, and employee engagement.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience driving L&D functions / projects in complex, multi-region environments.
• Expertise in digital learning, AI, and modern L&D methodologies.
• Willingness to travel as required to support Central Operations initiatives.
  
  
  

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Inspirational Leader: Proven ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strategic & Operational Focus: Deep understanding of organizational development and L&D with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Project Management Proficiency: Strong planning, organizing, and execution skills for managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Stakeholder Management: Adept at building relationships, influencing, and driving collaborative solutions in a matrix organization.
• Cultural Awareness: Skilled in localizing learning activities to meet diverse cultural and operational needs.
• Emotional Intelligence: Empathetic, approachable, and emotionally intelligent leader.
• Change Resilience: Thrives in dynamic, complex, and global environments.
• Lifelong Learner: Committed to personal and professional growth through continuous feedback and development.
  
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location
  
  
  

Equity in every sense of the word

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.

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