Vice President, Investor Partners Group - COO Team

Position Information Hiring Manager: Director Department: IPG - COO Department Overview The Investor Partners Group (“IPG”) is a ~175-person department dedicated to developing and nurturing investor client relationships. IPG integrates new business development, client service, product specialists and product development to create a Gold Standard investor client experience. Position Responsibilities This individual will work closely with the IPG COO Team, Co-Presidents and senior business leaders to execute key initiatives, identify and tackle business challenges, drive cross-functional priorities and expand business capabilities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Collaborating with project leaders in the execution of critical initiatives; partnering with IPG sub-teams including Global Product Group, Sales and Planning & Operations Teams to establish governance and supervisory frameworks Owning elements of the annual planning process including target setting, budget forecasts, resourcing plans and key initiatives Leading select cross-functional initiatives that span multiple teams and stakeholder groups Serving as a resource for the IPG COO Team and Co-Presidents, driving prioritization, execution and governance of key projects across IPG Influencing stakeholders to drive alignment and accountability for key initiatives Partnering with the Strategic Accounting & Finance Team to develop and manage key financial metrics and reporting Developing recommendations for senior management related to key priorities, operating models and growth opportunities Identifying process improvement needs and working with key stakeholders to establish AI-enabled solutions to address them Providing leadership and oversight to junior team members Becoming an expert on Golub Capital and the alternative asset management industry Keeping abreast of industry best practices and how those might be implemented at Golub Capital Candidate Requirements Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA and / or CFA a plus 7+ years of experience at a top-tier investment bank, investment management firm or consulting firm Financial services and / or asset management industry experience is required Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are required High level of intellectual curiosity with a desire to develop and implement innovative solutions to sophisticated business challenges Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task Adept at interacting with senior executives, department heads and external partners Demonstrated experience in working with high-performing teams; ability to establish relationships and work effectively with a variety of business partners Ability to maintain exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment Highly motivated with the ability to work independently, set priorities, multitask and meet aggressive deadlines Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage AI tools in day-to-day work, with strong critical thinking to assess accuracy, limitations and appropriate use of AI generated outputs Enthusiastic about working in office and creating a Gold Standard hybrid work culture Critical Competencies for Success Our Gold Standards define key behaviors and competencies across 4 dimensions:  Leadership, Achieving Results, Personal Effectiveness and Thinking Critically. These behaviors and competencies drive our ability to win together.  Leadership:   Role models in this area consistently focus on the right goals and priorities and continually develop themselves and others. Always team players, they influence and engage with others to contribute to a supportive and inclusive culture where all feel welcome. Achieving Results:   Role models in this area are high achievers who develop careful plans and deliver consistently and effectively. They hold themselves and others accountable for delivering high quality results, and they remove barriers to ensure others can contribute and grow. Personal Effectiveness:  Role models in this area build strong relationships, treat others with respect and communicate effectively. They are driven to exceed expectations and are adaptable to changing circumstances. Thinking Critically:   Role models in this area understand our business, rely on analytical reasoning and seek diverse perspectives to solve problems. They are forward thinking, anticipating issues and addressing them in advance. The department-specific competencies define the knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to successfully perform the functional or technical work of this role. Industry Knowledge:  Demonstrates an understanding of the Firm’s position in the industry, specifically with regard to direct lending and asset management, as well as the competitive landscape. Monitors industry trends and changes and recognizes their relevancy and implications to the Firm. Firm and Product Knowledge:   Demonstrates an understanding of the Firm’s investment strategies, client base, products and investor needs, including the Firm’s structure and competitive advantage in the marketplace. Innovation:   Embodies an agile and creative mindset to help develop new solutions, continuously improve and optimize existing processes and impose structure in ambiguous circumstances through people, process and technology. Project / Program Management:   Manages projects and / or programs through planning, identifying resources, executing, monitoring and communicating project activities and assessing impacts of the project decisions. Analytics:   Surfaces, sources, analyzes and interprets data to identify trends and inform strategy and business decisions. Data and Content Stewardship:   Follows appropriate policies and procedures to enter and manage data and content, including evaluating issues with data and content