Director, Australia Capital Introductions and Alternative Investment Platform

About 26 Degrees 26 Degrees is an award-winning boutique prime broker with offices in Sydney, Tokyo, and London. We specialise in providing institutional-grade, full-service Prime Brokerage solutions tailored to the needs of emerging hedge funds, family offices, and proprietary trading firms. We also operate a standalone Capital Introduction Program focused on targeted, mandate-led introductions with global allocators.
The Opportunity 26 Degrees is expanding its institutional offering through the proposed establishment of a wholesale fund distribution platform, subject to the necessary regulatory approvals.
We are seeking an experienced professional to become a key architect of the platform. This is a rare opportunity to join at the beginning of that journey and play a leading role in shaping the licensing, governance and operational foundations of a new business.
Reporting directly to the Head of Capital Introduction and Hedge Fund Sales, the successful candidate will help shape the strategy, operating model and market positioning of a platform designed to become the preferred Australian partner for leading international alternative investment managers. The role’s responsibilities also include acting as a dedicated Australia capital introductions resource for managers outside of the platform – giving the role significant breadth.
Responsibilities DistributionDevelop relationships across the Australian wholesale investment ecosystem including:Private banksFamily officesMulti-family officesIndependent wealth firmsWealth platformsInvestment consultants
Develop and execute the Australian distribution strategy.Represent the business at industry events and conferences.Support international managers entering the Australian market.
Product & PlatformWork with international investment managers to establish Australian investment solutions.Liaise with:REs / Corporate DirectorsAdministratorsCustodiansLawyers
Provide commercial input into:Product designPlatform developmentLaunch strategyHelp develop a scalable operating model for onboarding new international managers.
Experience Essential Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Australian wholesale funds managementDeep relationships across the Australian alternatives ecosystemStrong understanding of private wealth distributionExperience working with alternative investments
Highly regarded Experience with:Alternative investment platformsRE businessesFund administrationWealth platformsProduct developmentHedge fundsPrivate markets
Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who:Is entrepreneurialWants to build something rather than inherit itHas credibility across the Australian investment industryEnjoys developing long-term relationshipsIs commercially mindedCan bridge regulatory, operational and distribution disciplinesIs excited by working with some of the world's leading alternative investment managers
Why Join Us?Remuneration – 26 Degrees offers a highly competitive base salary along with Short Term Incentive Schemes.People-First Culture - We want to hire the best talent in the industry. To attract the best, we have embraced a supportive and flexible work culture where our employees genuinely look forward to coming to work. Don’t just take our word for it - 26 Degrees was named as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work in the medium-sized company category in The Australian Best Places to Work Awards.Career development - We don’t just want to hire the best talent; we want to train them to be even better. Career development is a priority to you – so it is a priority for us.Unique workplace - Our Sydney office is located in the historic Sub Base Platypus precinct on Sydney Harbour. The space was created to support collaboration, focus, and wellbeing, featuring a variety of work zones, meeting hubs, and a dedicated wellness and leisure floor that sets it apart from traditional workplaces.
This is a rare opportunity to build a new Australian alternatives platform from inception.
Rather than maintaining an existing product suite, you will help design the platform, build relationships across the Australian investment landscape and play a central role in bringing high-quality global investment managers to Australian investors.
"Success in this role will not be measured by selling existing products. Success will be measured by helping build Australia's leading market-entry platform for international alternative investment managers."