Investment Operations Associate

Investment Operations Associate

Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

About This Posting

This job description represents a sample Investment Operations Associate position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with early-career roles in investment operations, fund administration, and portfolio support.

Actual openings may vary depending on employer focus, including private equity, venture capital, private credit, hedge funds, and other alternative investments.

For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/

Position Overview

Investment Operations Associates support investment teams by managing operational workflows, monitoring portfolio activity, and ensuring accurate reporting and reconciliation. The role combines financial analysis, operations management, and reporting to maintain efficient investment processes.

Associates collaborate closely with portfolio managers, fund accountants, and external service providers to execute transactions, process valuations, and prepare investor and regulatory reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the processing of investments, redemptions, and transfers across various asset classes

• Reconcile portfolio positions, cash balances, and performance data

• Support fund accounting, NAV calculations, and investor reporting

• Maintain operational dashboards, data models, and analytical tools for investment insights

• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners (fund administrators, custodians, auditors)

• Ensure compliance with investment guidelines, fund agreements, and regulatory requirements

• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements

• Prepare ad-hoc analyses, reporting packages, and presentations for senior management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

• Understanding of investment operations, fund administration, and portfolio management processes

• Experience or coursework in private equity, hedge funds, private credit, or investment operations

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SQL, Python, or other analytical tools is a plus

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Interest in investment operations, portfolio management, and process optimization

About the Career Launch AI Talent Network

The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:

• Skills-based role matching

• Resume and profile optimization

• Guidance on outreach to investment teams and fund managers

• Interview preparation for investment operations, fund accounting, and portfolio management roles

To learn more or express interest in investment operations roles, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/