Fund Advisory Specialist

Career Launch AI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch AI in New York, NY seeks a Fund Advisory Specialist to support investment teams and institutional clients with fund operations, portfolio monitoring, and strategic capital deployment.

The role blends analytical rigor with client-facing advisory work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with portfolio managers, operations, legal and compliance to enhance performance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Knowledge of fund structures, private capital markets, and portfolio management.
• Experience or coursework in private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, or investment advisory.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling; familiarity with fund administration or portfolio reporting systems is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client and internal presentations.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Interest in fund strategy, capital planning, and investment advisory.

Responsibilities

• Advise fund managers and clients on fund strategy, capital deployment, and portfolio optimization
• Conduct fund-level and portfolio-level analysis, including performance tracking, benchmarking, and risk assessment
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and models to support fund performance, liquidity planning, and investor reporting
• Support fund governance and compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory and internal policies
• Prepare client-facing materials, including fund performance reports, investment memoranda, and strategic recommendations
• Collaborate with operations and finance teams to streamline fund processes and improve efficiency
• Identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities within fund operations and portfolio performance
• Assist in ad-hoc projects related to fund structuring, reporting, or strategic initiatives

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Strong communication skills

Portfolio management knowledge

Fund structures knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Portfolio reporting systems

Job description

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 Fund Advisory 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 roles focused on fund-level advisory, portfolio management support, and client advisory services.

Actual openings may vary depending on fund type (private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, or alternative investments) and client focus.

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

Position Overview

Fund Advisory Specialists support investment teams, fund managers, and institutional clients by providing advisory services related to fund operations, portfolio monitoring, and strategic capital deployment. The role blends analytical rigor, fund governance knowledge, and client-facing advisory work in a fast-paced investment environment.

These specialists collaborate with portfolio managers, operations teams, legal, and compliance professionals to enhance fund performance, optimize capital strategies, and support reporting and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Advise fund managers and clients on fund strategy, capital deployment, and portfolio optimization

Conduct fund-level and portfolio-level analysis, including performance tracking, benchmarking, and risk assessment

Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and models to support fund performance, liquidity planning, and investor reporting

Support fund governance and compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory and internal policies

Prepare client-facing materials, including fund performance reports, investment memoranda, and strategic recommendations

Collaborate with operations and finance teams to streamline fund processes and improve efficiency

Identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities within fund operations and portfolio performance

Assist in ad-hoc projects related to fund structuring, reporting, or strategic initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

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

Knowledge of fund structures, private capital markets, and portfolio management

Experience or coursework in private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, or investment advisory (preferred but not required)

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling; familiarity with fund administration or portfolio reporting systems is a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client and internal presentations

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Interest in fund strategy, capital planning, and investment advisory

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 fund and investment teams

Interview preparation for fund advisory, portfolio, and capital strategy roles

To learn more or express interest in fund advisory roles, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/