Head of Fund Administration, APAC
Caruso
Oslo, Norway
Posted on Jun 3, 2025
Head of Fund Administration, APAC
Location: Sydney, Australia
Caruso is a modern fund administration platform purpose-built for private market fund managers. We help clients impress their investors, raise more capital, streamline operations, and reduce costs, all through powerful, user-friendly software that’s transforming the way private funds are accessed, experienced, and managed.
Since launching just two years ago, Caruso has grown rapidly with over $25B in assets, 400 funds, and 30,000 investors now on the platform. We’re backed by comittted investors and expanding fast across APAC and beyond.
To learn more, visit getcaruso.com.
Role summary
We’re looking for a Head of Fund Administration to lead and expand our services business, a core part of Caruso’s future. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new-generation fund admin offering from the ground up, backed by exceptional technology, an ambitious team, and a growing customer base. You’ll build and lead the services team, evolve our offering, run a dedicated P&L, and play a strategic role in scaling the business across APAC and globally.
This role is ideal for someone with deep fund administration experience, particularly in private markets (e.g. real estate, private credit, venture), who wants to build something world-class and take an equity stake in a high-growth company.
What you'll do:
Lead & Grow the Fund Admin Team - Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of fund accountants and operations professionals across APAC.
Build and Scale the Services Business - Own the development of our fund administration offering, including strategy, delivery models, pricing, and commercial operations.
Run the P&L - Be fully accountable for fund admin performance - revenue, margin, client satisfaction, and team capability.
Design Systems & Processes - Build scalable, repeatable workflows using Caruso’s platform as the operational backbone, and continuously improve delivery efficiency and quality.
Partner with Product & Engineering - Influence the roadmap by identifying product gaps and collaborating closely with internal teams to shape fund accounting and operational features.
Drive Client Success - Lead client engagements, establish strong relationships with CFOs and COOs, and deliver exceptional service that drives retention and referrals.
What we're looking for:
Professional qualification (CA/CPA) and/ or a strong fund accounting background preferred
5+ years of experience in fund administration or operations, with exposure to private equity, real estate, or private credit funds
Track record of building and managing teams
Strong commercial acumen, experience owning a revenue or P&L line preferred
Highly organised, analytical, and systems-oriented, you understand how to build and scale delivery operations
Client-first mindset with strong communication skills and the ability to engage senior stakeholders
Preference for candidates based in Sydney, AU or willing to relocate
Ambition to take ownership and grow something meaningful
Benefits
Equity ownership, be part of the leadership team driving the next phase of growth
A role with genuine autonomy, impact, and visibility inside a well-funded, high-growth business
Industry-leading technology and a customer base of leading private fund managers
New workstation (MacBook Pro, dual screens, AirPods Pro, accessories)
5 weeks annual leave after 2 years, 6 weeks after 3 years
Unlimited sick leave
Generous parental leave policies
How to apply
If interested, please send an email to Mark along with your resume.
This role is only open to people with the right to work in Australia.
