Finance & Investment Operations Analyst
CFS · New Haven, CT · 3 days ago
Management$80/hrFull-time
Location: New Haven, CT (Hybrid) Compensation: $80–90k +/- depending on experience (plus significant bonus potential) About The Opportunity Our client is a well-established investment office with a 50-year history and approximately $55 billion in assets. Operating primarily as a fund-of-funds, the office invests across a broad range of external managers through complex legal and investment structures, supported by a dedicated in-house legal team. As the office has grown, its historically lean operations team is expanding to take on more. The Finance & Investment Operations Analyst will support day-to-day operations, cash flows, trading, and compliance activities while learning how the office’s structure fits together. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain broad, hands-on exposure to investment operations and alternative investments. Responsibilities Investment Operations & Finance Support day-to-day investment operations across the portfolio.Manage and track cash flows, including capital calls and distributions.Assist with direct trading activity and related transaction processing.Record investment transactions and review fund administrator reconciliations, flagging discrepancies.Prepare and check wire transfer requests for accuracy.Support year-end audit requests and financial close activities.Assist with onboarding new investments and prepare ad hoc analyses as needed. Compliance & Documentation Maintain investment documentation, including subscription agreements, side letters, and partnership agreements.Help track regulatory filings, investment approvals, and conflict-of-interest disclosures.Gather KYC/AML and due diligence documentation for managers and counterparties.Partner with the legal team on document execution and filing. Performance Reporting Serve as backup for periodic investment performance reporting.Help validate performance data and maintain benchmark data.Assist in preparing materials for senior leadership and investment committees. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.1–2 years of experience in finance, accounting, operations, or fund administration.Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.Interest in investment management or alternative investments is a plus.