Transaction Support Specialist

Transaction Support Specialist
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 Transaction Support Specialist 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 transaction operations, investment execution support, and deal management.

Actual openings may vary based on employer needs, asset class focus (e.g., private equity, venture capital, real assets, credit), and transaction volume.

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

Position Overview

The Transaction Support Specialist assists investment and operations teams by managing the end-to-end execution of transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion. The role involves monitoring transaction workflows, preparing documentation, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and supporting investment execution and operational processes.

This position requires close collaboration with deal teams, legal, finance, and portfolio management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution and closing of investment transactions, including private equity, venture capital, and credit deals

• Prepare, review, and maintain transaction documentation, contracts, and regulatory filings

• Coordinate with internal teams, counterparties, and service providers to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing

• Monitor transaction timelines, milestones, and deliverables to identify potential bottlenecks or risks

• Assist with post-closing processes, including reconciliations, fund allocations, and reporting

• Maintain transaction databases, dashboards, and tracking tools to provide transparency and operational insights

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, fund guidelines, and regulatory requirements

• Prepare daily, weekly, and ad-hoc transaction and status reports for senior management

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Strong understanding of investment transactions, deal structures, and operational workflows

• Experience or coursework in transaction support, fund operations, or investment execution (preferred but not required)

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with databases, SQL, or workflow management tools is a plus

• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Interest in investment operations, transaction 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 and operations teams

• Interview preparation for transaction support, operations, and investment execution roles

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