CFO/COO

About D2 Asset Management

D2 Asset Management, LP is a global investment firm specializing in credit, hybrid and special situations investing across complex and asset-rich opportunities. We provide structured solutions in private markets and invest opportunistically across the capital structure in liquid markets. D2 combines fundamental analysis, thematic research and differentiated sourcing with an event-driven approach across real assets, specialty finance and structured credit. Launched in 2024 with approximately $1 billion in assets under management, D2 seeks to deliver consistent, attractive risk-adjusted returns by taking a tactical approach across markets and cycles.

Job Description

D2 is seeking a Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer (COO/CFO) to join its executive team in Dallas, TX. The qualified candidate will have a strategic mindset, capable of managing both operational and financial aspects of a growing firm. The COO/CFO will be responsible for overseeing the firm's day-to-day operations while simultaneously managing its financial strategy and reporting. This role requires developing and implementing operational strategies, managing IT, human resources, legal, compliance, and administrative functions, and collaborating with the investment team to enhance operational efficiency.

The COO/CFO will oversee all operational and financial activities of the investment vehicles and management company, including subscriptions, redemptions, accounting, reporting, tax compliance and liquidity management. They will develop financial models and forecasts, manage relationships with investors, vendors, counterparties, banks and financial institutions, and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

The role involves significant leadership and strategic elements, including working with the firm’s leadership to align financial and operational decisions with investment strategy and serving as a key contact for investors, counterparties and other stakeholders. This is a highly visible position with direct involvement in shaping the firm's future. The COO/CFO will be expected to build and lead high-performing teams across operations and finance functions, and to adapt to the evolving needs of a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA preferred; CPA a plus
• Minimum 10 years of experience in finance and operations, with significant time in leadership roles
• Strong background in alternative investments, particularly in asset-based strategies across public and private markets
• Thorough understanding of both open-ended and closed-end institutional investment vehicles
• Self-starter with proven ability to scale operations in a growth environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, able to articulate complex financial and operational concepts clearly
• Experience in managing relationships with banks, fund administrators, external auditors, and other external constituents
• Proactive, deadline-focused, and process-oriented approach
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong ethics and integrity, with a track record of sound judgment in complex business situations
• Evidence of strategic thinking and the ability to drive organizational change