Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)
This job description represents a sample Private Capital 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 private capital operations, fund administration, and portfolio management support.
Actual openings may vary depending on employer focus, including private equity, venture capital, private credit, real estate, and other alternative investments.
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Private Capital Operations Associates support investment and fund management teams by overseeing operational processes, monitoring portfolio activity, and ensuring accurate reporting. The role blends financial analysis, fund operations, and transaction support to maintain efficient and compliant investment operations.
Analysts collaborate closely with investment professionals, fund accountants, and legal teams to manage capital calls, distributions, reconciliations, and portfolio reporting.
Assist with the administration of private capital funds, including capital calls, distributions, and subscription documents
Monitor and reconcile portfolio activity, NAV calculations, and investor accounts
Support transaction processing for fund investments, co-investments, and secondary market activity
Prepare investor reports, performance metrics, and operational dashboards
Coordinate with internal teams and external service providers (fund administrators, custodians, auditors)
Ensure compliance with fund agreements, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
Identify operational inefficiencies and support process improvement initiatives
Assist in ad-hoc analyses, data requests, and fund-level reporting
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Knowledge of private capital funds, investment operations, and fund administration
Experience or coursework in private equity, private credit, venture capital, or fund operations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; 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 operational excellence, fund administration, and private capital transactions
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 private capital teams and fund managers
Interview preparation for private capital operations, fund accounting, and portfolio management roles
To learn more or express interest in private capital operations roles, visit:
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