Fund Operations Lead - Private & Hedge Funds

Brown Advisory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 162,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Job summary

Brown Advisory is seeking a dynamic leader to head Fund Operations, overseeing private and hedge fund activities, working with vendors and custodians to maintain high service levels. You will manage capital activity, drive scalable processes, and partner with compliance and legal teams across offices.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years in Fund Operations, experience with alternative funds, and strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8–12 years Fund Operations experience.
• Experience with Hedge Funds and Private Equity.
• Vendor contract negotiation experience.
• Management and creation of vendor SLAs.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented.

Responsibilities

• Oversee private and hedge fund operations including commingled vehicles and direct investments.
• Lead relationships with fund vendors and custodians to ensure high client service and SLA adherence.
• Oversee capital activity related to private fund vehicles — capital calls, distributions, subscriptions, redemptions.
• Evaluate and document end-to-end workflows for alternative fund operations to enable scale and growth.
• Manage and develop fund operations staff across offices.
• Join and participate in the Firm’s Valuation Committee and liaise on regulatory compliance and reporting.
• Lead presentations with Fund Boards and coordinate messaging with stakeholders.
• Oversee launch, merger, and closing of funds with legal and internal teams.
• Capture enhancement requests from stakeholders to improve processes and leverage new tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organized

Team player

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Brown Advisory is seeking a dynamic leader to head Fund Operations, overseeing private and hedge fund activities, working with vendors and custodians to maintain high service levels. You will manage capital activity, drive scalable processes, and partner with compliance and legal teams across offices.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years in Fund Operations, experience with alternative funds, and strong negotiation and communication skills.