Finance & Investment Operations Analyst

About the role

The Finance & Investment Operations Analyst supports the day-to-day operational, accounting, and compliance activities of a sophisticated investment office. This position offers exposure to investment operations, fund administration, compliance monitoring, and performance reporting within a highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Record and review investment-related transactions within internal systems.
• Monitor account reconciliations prepared by third-party fund administrators and investigate discrepancies.
• Review wire transfer requests for completeness and accuracy.
• Track capital calls, distributions, and manager reporting to ensure records remain current and complete.
• Aid with year-end audit requests and financial close activities.
• Aid with the onboarding and execution of new investment opportunities.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and reporting as requested.
• Help maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard investment assets.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain investment and compliance documentation, including subscription agreements, side letters, partnership agreements, and investment management contracts.
• Track regulatory filing requirements and assist with filing preparation.
• Support operational due diligence efforts by collecting and organizing manager documentation.
• Aid with monitoring investment approvals, policy exceptions, and conflict-of-interest disclosures.
• Cook up document execution and filing processes.
• Aid with KYC and AML documentation for investment managers and counterparties.
• Aid with internal audit requests and regulatory examinations.

Performance Reporting

• Provide backup support for periodic investment performance reporting.
• Aid with performance data validation and reconciliations.
• Maintain benchmark, peer group, and reporting data within performance measurement systems.
• Aid with preparation of materials for senior leadership and investment committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Internship experience or up to 1 year of experience in finance, accounting, operations, compliance, fund administration, or a related area preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Interest in investment management, private equity, hedge funds, or other alternative investments is a plus.
• Experience with portfolio accounting, investment operations, or performance reporting systems is a plus.
• Curiosity around emerging technologies, data tools, and process improvement initiatives is preferred.