Associate Fund Manager, Private Investment Funds
Forge · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
On-siteFinance$100k–$110k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Fund Management Support
- Assist in the day-to-day management of private investment funds, including trade execution & allocation, cash management, cap table management, and monitoring portfolio exposures.
- Ensure adherence to investment guidelines, mandates, and internal compliance policies.
- Maintain accurate portfolio records and support performance tracking, attribution, and reporting.
- Order Management System Oversight
- Manage and maintain the firm’s order management system, including trade entry, reconciliation, and workflow optimization.
- Partner with technology and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance system functionality, and implement process improvements.
- Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.
- Fund Operations & Administration
- Cook up closely with the fund administration team on back-office functions, including NAV oversight, reconciliations, capital activity, and investor allocations.
- Review administrator deliverables for accuracy and completeness; escalate and resolve discrepancies as needed.
- Support audit processes and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Cross-Functional Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal sales teams and external broker/dealer partners.
- Act as a key liaison between portfolio management, trading, operations, and distribution to ensure seamless communication and execution.
- Provide timely updates and insights to stakeholders on portfolio activity and operational matters.
- Process Improvement & Controls
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce operational risk, and enhance controls across portfolio and fund operations.
- Contribute to the development and documentation of policies and procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA) preferred.
- 3–6 years of experience in asset management, private funds, or a related investment operations role.
- Hands-on experience with order management systems and fund administration processes.
- Strong understanding of private investment fund structures, capital flows, and valuation principles.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with investment systems and reporting tools.
- Experience working with private equity, private credit, or hedge fund strategies.
- Exposure to audit, compliance, or regulatory reporting processes.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Pay
The annual salary range for this role is $100,000-$110,000 with an annual bonus. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, bonus, and other factors.