Finance & Investment Operations Analyst CFS
New Haven, CT1 day ago
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Skills
- Accountingunmatched
- Accounting Closeunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Asset Managementunmatched
- Benchmarkingunmatched
- Call Monitoringunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Contract Managementunmatched
- Data Qualityunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Due Diligenceunmatched
- Economicsunmatched
- Emerging Technologyunmatched
- Equity Securitiesunmatched
- Financeunmatched
- Financial Analysisunmatched
- Financial Operationsunmatched
- Financial Servicesunmatched
- Fund Accountingunmatched
- Hedge Fundsunmatched
- Internal Auditunmatched
- Investment Accountingunmatched
- Investment Analysisunmatched
- Investment Fundsunmatched
- Investment Managementunmatched
- Investment Reportingunmatched
- Investment Servicesunmatched
- Know Your Customer (KYC)unmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Onboardingunmatched
- Operational Auditunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Operations Managementunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Performance Analysisunmatched
- Performance Metricsunmatched
- Portfolio Accountingunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Reconciliationunmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
- Regulatory Submissionsunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
Description
Finance & Investment Operations Analyst
Location: New Haven, CT (Hybrid)
Compensation: $80-90k +/- depending on experience (plus significant bonus potential)
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Finance & Investment Operations Analyst to support the day-to-day operational, accounting, and compliance activities of a sophisticated investment office. This position offers exposure to investment operations, fund administration, compliance monitoring, and performance reporting within a highly collaborative environment.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to build a career within investment operations, finance, or asset management.
Responsibilities
Investment Operations & Finance
- Record and review investment-related transactions within internal systems.
- Monitor account reconciliations prepared by third-party fund administrators and investigate discrepancies.
- Review wire transfer requests for completeness and accuracy.
- Track capital calls, distributions, and manager reporting to ensure records remain current and complete.
- Assist with year-end audit requests and financial close activities.
- Support the onboarding and execution of new investment opportunities.
- Prepare ad hoc analyses and reporting as requested.
- Help maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard investment assets.
Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain investment and compliance documentation, including subscription agreements, side letters, partnership agreements, and investment management contracts.
- Track regulatory filing requirements and assist with filing preparation.
- Support operational due diligence efforts by collecting and organizing manager documentation.
- Assist with monitoring investment approvals, policy exceptions, and conflict-of-interest disclosures.
- Coordinate document execution and filing processes.
- Support KYC and AML documentation for investment managers and counterparties.
- Assist with internal audit requests and regulatory examinations.
Performance Reporting Support
- Provide backup support for periodic investment performance reporting.
- Assist with performance data validation and reconciliations.
- Maintain benchmark, peer group, and reporting data within performance measurement systems.
- Support preparation of materials for senior leadership and investment committees.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Internship experience or up to 1 year of experience in finance, accounting, operations, compliance, fund administration, or a related area preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
- Interest in investment management, private equity, hedge funds, or other alternative investments is a plus.
- Experience with portfolio accounting, investment operations, or performance reporting systems is a plus.
- Curiosity around emerging technologies, data tools, and process improvement initiatives is preferred.
Why This Opportunity?
- Exposure to a broad range of investment operations and finance functions.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced investment, finance, legal, and compliance professionals.
- Strong career growth potential within investment operations and asset management.
- Collaborative and mission-driven environment with a long-term investment focus.
Target Candidate Profile
- Recent Finance, Accounting, or Economics graduate.
- Fund Accounting Associate.
- Investment Operations Analyst.
- Private Equity or Hedge Fund Operations Analyst.
- Audit Associate with financial services exposure.
- Compliance or Investment Administration professional looking to grow within asset management.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Woodbridge, CT |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
About Company
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.
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