Fund Setup Analyst

Career Launch AI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Fund Setup Analyst in New York to coordinate the operational setup of new investment funds. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a strong understanding of fund structures. Candidates should have exceptional organizational skills and proficiency in Excel. This position supports investment teams and ensures compliance for fund launches, making it an exciting opportunity for those interested in asset management operations.

Qualifications

• Understanding of investment fund structures and asset management operations.
• Proficiency in Excel, familiarity with fund administration systems is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end setup and launch of new investment funds and vehicles.
• Coordinate fund onboarding with administrators, custodians, prime brokers, banks, and service providers.
• Assist with fund structuring, documentation, and operational readiness processes.
• Track completion of legal, compliance, tax, and operational requirements for fund launches.

Skills

Strong understanding of investment fund structures

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication

Proficiency in Excel

Education

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

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 Setup Analyst 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 early-career roles focused on fund launches, structuring, and operational setup across asset management firms.

Actual openings may vary based on employer type (hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, asset managers, fund administrators), fund structure (open-end, closed-end, SPV, SMA), and asset class focus.

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

Position Overview

Fund Setup Analysts support the launch and onboarding of new investment funds by coordinating operational, legal, and administrative setup activities. The role blends fund operations, regulatory awareness, and cross-functional project management to ensure funds are fully operational prior to launch and investor onboarding.

Fund Setup Analysts work closely with investment teams, legal counsel, compliance, fund administrators, custodians, and prime brokers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end setup and launch of new investment funds and vehicles
• Coordinate fund onboarding with administrators, custodians, prime brokers, banks, and service providers
• Assist with fund structuring, documentation, and operational readiness processes
• Track completion of legal, compliance, tax, and operational requirements for fund launches
• Support account openings, system configurations, and data integrations
• Maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and launch checklists
• Prepare and review fund setup documentation, internal memos, and approvals
• Assist with initial NAV setup, capital activity workflows, and reporting frameworks
• Identify setup issues, risks, or delays and elevate appropriately

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Strong understanding of investment fund structures and asset management operations
• Prior experience or coursework in fund operations, accounting, or administration (preferred)
• Strong organizational and project management skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with fund administration systems is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in fund launches, asset management infrastructure, and investment operations

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 operations and investment teams
• Interview preparation for fund operations, onboarding, and setup roles

To learn more or express interest in fund setup and investment operations roles, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/