Career Launch AI Talent Network
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total compensation (varies by employer)
This Fund Operations Associate – Private Capital description represents the type of early-career fund operations roles featured on the Career Launch AI Private Job Board.
It is not a direct job opening with a specific employer.
Members of our platform gain access to exclusive private capital roles that often sit behind the scenes of top-performing investment firms. These positions play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, discipline, and scalability of private equity, private credit, and other alternative investment platforms. Career Launch AI provides tools and support to help candidates reach hiring managers, prepare for interviews, and pursue high-caliber finance opportunities.
More information is available at careerlaunch.ai.
Private capital firms within the Career Launch AI network—including private equity, private credit, growth equity, and multi-strategy investment managers—may seek a detail-oriented Fund Operations Associate to support the operational infrastructure of their investment funds.
Individuals in roles like this work closely with investment teams, fund finance, investor relations, and third-party service providers to manage fund-level activity throughout the lifecycle—from fundraising through deployment, monitoring, and distributions.
The environment is typically fast-paced and process-driven, offering strong exposure to how private capital funds operate at scale.
Support day-to-day operations across private capital funds and vehicles
Assist with capital calls, distributions, and investor cash flow tracking
Maintain fund records, documentation, and internal trackers
Support preparation and review of fund-level reporting, including performance summaries and investor reports
Assist with data reconciliation across internal systems and third-party administrators
Maintain standardized reporting templates and ensure data accuracy
Track investment activity from approval through funding and exit
Coordinate investment documentation, closing checklists, and post-close records
Support valuation processes and audit-related requests
Support investor reporting workflows and information requests
Coordinate with investor relations, finance, legal, and compliance teams
Assist with onboarding new funds, vehicles, or investors
Support implementation and enhancement of fund operations systems and tools
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, controls, and documentation
Assist with creation and maintenance of process documentation and best practices
Exposure to the full lifecycle of private capital funds
Hands-on involvement in fund operations, reporting, and investor activity
Close collaboration with investment professionals and senior operations leaders
Strong foundation for careers in fund operations, finance, or private capital management
This profile reflects competencies commonly sought for fund operations roles within private capital firms.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
Strong Excel skills and comfort working with structured financial data
Understanding of private capital fund structures and basic accounting concepts
Interest in fund operations, reporting, and investment infrastructure
Prior internships or experience in private equity, private credit, fund administration, asset management, or accounting is beneficial
Exposure to fund operations, middle office, or reporting functions is a plus
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Process-driven with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Reliable, proactive, and comfortable operating in execution-focused environments
Coachable, curious, and motivated to build long-term expertise in private capital
Career Launch AI is a career acceleration platform supporting candidates pursuing competitive private capital and fund operations roles.
Automated applications to a large volume of relevant roles with tailored resumes
Targeted search across private equity, private credit, real assets, and alternative investments
Human-led outreach to recruiters and decision-makers
Support initiating conversations beyond traditional job portals
Streamlined systems to manage applications and outreach
End-to-end administrative support throughout the search process
Assistance with fund operations and private capital interviews
Support with behavioral, technical, and workflow-based interview readiness
Ongoing guidance throughout the hiring process
To access roles of this kind through the Career Launch AI platform, visit:
careerlaunch.ai
Career Launch AI offers access to a curated job board, personalized outreach support, automated application tools, interview preparation, and continued assistance until placement.
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