Fund Operations Analyst

Daley And Associates, LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC is seeking an entry-level Fund Operations Analyst in Boston, MA to support a fixed income product. This 8-12+ month contract-to-hire role offers hands-on fund operations experience with strong training and growth potential.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field, 0–1 years of relevant experience, and strong Excel skills. It supports a hybrid work-model (on-site 3 days, remote 2 days per week) and provides Bloomberg familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field
• 0–1 years of relevant experience (internship experience in financial services considered)
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables (required)
• Familiarity with Bloomberg a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Team-oriented with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations for a fixed income product line
• Perform daily/periodic reconciliations across cash, positions, and transactions
• Research and resolve discrepancies between the firm and its custodian banks
• Investigate and raise breaks in a timely manner, tracking issues through to resolution
• Partner with custodians, trading, and portfolio management teams to ensure accurate, timely settlement of trades
• Assist with trade support, corporate actions processing, and NAV/pricing checks as needed
• Maintain and update operational procedures and documentation
• Support ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Excel

Pivot Tables

Analytical

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

Fund Operations Analyst

We are currently seeking candidates for an entry-level Fund Operations Analyst position at a highly successful Investment management firm located in Boston, MA. The Fund Operations Analyst is a back-to-middle office operations role responsible for supporting a fixed income product. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands‑on fund operations experience at a top-tier investment management with excellent training, room for growth, and strong employee retention.

This is an 8-12+ month contract-to-hire position paying between $19-$20/hour (depending on experience). This role supports a hybrid work-model (on-site 3 days and remote 2 days per week).

Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day operations for a fixed income product line
• Perform daily/periodic reconciliations across cash, positions, and transactions
• Research and resolve discrepancies between the firm and its custodian banks
• Investigate and raise breaks in a timely manner, tracking issues through to resolution
• Partner with custodians, trading, and portfolio management teams to ensure accurate, timely settlement of trades
• Assist with trade support, corporate actions processing, and NAV/pricing checks as needed
• Maintain and update operational procedures and documentation
• Support ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field
• 0–1 years of relevant experience (internship experience in financial services considered)
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables (required)
• Familiarity with Bloomberg a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Team-oriented with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset