Investment Management Operations Associate

What You’ll Do

We established the Technology & Operations Associate Program (TOP) in 2000 to develop our next generation of leaders. During this rotational program, Associates experience up to four challenging six-month rotations in a specific track or career path, in this case, Investment Management Operations, before joining a permanent team. Associates will have the unique opportunity to rotate through many areas of the business gaining exposure and visibility across the firm, while benefiting from formalized training and mentorship.

Each rotation will require you to learn a new skill or expand an existing one. Each associate will complete a project that is critical to the success of the team, department and firm. During the program, you will be matched with two mentors who will help with your transition into the firm and provide career advice. Upon successful completion of each rotation, you will have the opportunity to present to a committee of senior leaders in Operations and Technology. Throughout the program, associates will meet with program leaders to review available career paths and work together to determine their next opportunity (based on the firm’s needs and associate interests).

Who We Are:

Operations delivers a wide range of middle and back office support to all of AllianceBernstein’s investment services (equities, fixed income, alternative investments) as well as distribution channels (institutional clients, individuals and private clients). You will work with the front office and portfolio management as well with various custodian banks and vendors, and provide regional support in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

The program will expose associates to various functional areas within Operations, such as:

• Derivative Operations provides operational and administrative processing support for Derivatives Trading and Investment Management for Fixed income, Equity and all other non-standard alternative investment vehicles.
• Client Guideline Management is responsible for the coding of investment restrictions into the compliance tools, and the monitoring of potential guideline breaches in our clients’ portfolios.
• Global Portfolio Administration is generally responsible for account administration, such as bank reconciliations and account transitions, for clients utilizing an external custodian for their assets.
• Private Client Administration serves as an operational liaison to Private Client Sales and Portfolio Management and provides administrative support for all Private Client accounts.
• Reference Data Services is responsible for maintaining core data for all AllianceBernstein’s processes, such as security setup, pricing, corporate actions, class actions and account setup, as well as the entry, maintenance and quality of the data.
• Fixed Income – Alternatives Operations is responsible for implementing and maintaining an operational model to support AllianceBernstein’s expanding Private Credit Products. These include Middle Market Lending, and Residential/Securitized Mortgage.
• Operational Risk partners with the business to develop key risk and performance indicators that provide a balanced view of our organization and can be used to improve its processes, ensure proper controls and escalation capabilities are in place globally, and coordinate risk mitigation initiatives in partnership with other business units.
• Alternatives Infrastructure & Operations supports alternative investment products and complex fund structures including a variety of products and strategies. The team is able to support these complex structures by increasing scale and capabilities through automation and design of efficient processes and tools, while instituting best practices.

What We Are Looking For:

Candidates should be top academic performers, be interested in a career in Investment Management Operations, and meet the following criteria:

• December 2026 or May/June 2027 bachelor’s degree and MBA candidates in finance, economics, business administration or related fields
• Cumulative GPA of a 3.3 or higher
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (must be able to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail with great verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency, improve data quality, strengthen risk management, and support informed business decision-making

What Sets us Apart

• TOP associates participate in the rotation selection process!
• First-hand training and experience with innovative technologies through our apprenticeship model
• Extensive technical and business training opportunities
• Engage with senior leaders through networking events, coffee chats and lunch & learn sessions
• Formal mentorship program
• Tuition reimbursement for CFA, MBA and more
• 1 on 1 career planning and development sessions
• Opportunity to join multiple employee resource and wellness groups to connect with colleagues across the firm

About AB 

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. 

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! 

All are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law.  AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria.