Fund Operations Lead – Private & Hedge Funds

brownadvisory; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Advisory is seeking a dynamic Fund Operations leader to oversee private and hedge fund operations, manage vendor relationships, and drive process improvements across multiple offices. This role requires experience with alternative funds and strong leadership capabilities.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Board stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, efficient workflows, and a scalable fund operations platform in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Masters/Advanced Degree preferred.
• 8-12 years Fund Operations experience.
• Experience with alternative funds - Hedge Funds and Private Equity.
• Vendor contract negotiation experience.
• Experience creating vendor SLAs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee private and hedge fund operations including commingled vehicles and direct investments.
• Lead and strengthen relationships with fund vendors and custodians to ensure high client service and SLA adherence.
• Oversee capital activity for private fund vehicles (capital calls, distributions, subscriptions, redemptions).
• Document end-to-end workflows for fund operations to enable scale and growth.
• Manage and develop fund operations talent across offices.
• Participate in the Firm's Valuation Committee for fair valuation and SEC compliance.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting with compliance and legal teams.
• Lead materials for Fund Board presentations with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters/Advanced Degree

Tools

Contract negotiation

Vendor SLAs

Job description

Brown Advisory is seeking a dynamic Fund Operations leader to oversee private and hedge fund operations, manage vendor relationships, and drive process improvements across multiple offices. This role requires experience with alternative funds and strong leadership capabilities.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Board stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, efficient workflows, and a scalable fund operations platform in a fast-paced environment.