Fund Operations Analyst

Daley And Associates, LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 54,443,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC is hiring an entry-level Fund Operations Analyst in Boston, MA. This 8-12+ month contract-to-hire role supports a hybrid work model (onsite 3 days, remote 2 days per week) and offers hands-on fund operations experience with strong training and growth potential.

The position requires a Finance/Economics/Accounting degree and 0–1 year of experience, with solid Excel skills and attention to detail. Bloomberg familiarity is a plus for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• 0–1 years of relevant experience; internships count.
• Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) required.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg is a plus.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations for a fixed income product line.
• Perform daily reconciliations of cash, positions, and transactions.
• Research discrepancies with custodian banks and resolve them.
• Escalate breaks and track issues to resolution.
• Assist with trade support, actions processing, NAV/pricing checks.
• Maintain operational procedures and documentation.
• Support ad hoc projects and process improvements.
• Collaborate with custodians, trading, and PM teams.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field

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 escalate 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

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