Operations Associate

About the role

We are a New York City-based Single Family Office, overseeing a diversified portfolio of investments and supporting the financial, operational, and administrative needs of the family and its related entities. Our team also provides finance and accounting support to a private foundation focused on philanthropic initiatives. We operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where discretion, professionalism, and high aptitude are paramount.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily investment operations including cash management, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Assist with fund accounting activities: Monthly reporting, performance calculations, and year-end preparation.
• Contribute to management company operations, including accounts payable, budgeting, expense tracking, and financial analysis.
• Liaise with external managers, administrators, brokers, custodians, and service providers.
• Maintain and enhance firm reporting via Microsoft Excel and other software-based reporting.
• Support financial and accounting functions for the private foundation, including grant tracking and assistance in preparation for annual filings.
• Affirm internal controls, process improvements, and documentation of operational workflows.
• Uphold strict confidentiality and ensure professionalism in all internal and external interactions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in a hedge fund, asset manager, accounting firm, fund admin, or family office.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Strong understanding of investment operations and fund accounting concepts.
• Product knowledge exposure (equities, options, and fixed income).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including building and maintaining complex worksheets.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a high-paced, growing environment while maintaining accuracy and discretion.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Collaborative team culture with exposure to all aspects of the family office.
• Opportunities for professional development and growing responsibility.
• Hybrid work environment with meaningful work-life balance.