Investment Operations Associate

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

Job summary

Career Launch AI in New York, NY is seeking an Investment Operations Associate to join our Talent Network. You will work with investment teams, portfolio managers, and fund accountants to manage day-to-day operational workflows, capital movements, and reporting processes.

The role emphasizes financial administration, operational oversight, and performance tracking within a dynamic investment environment. Collaboration with investor relations and operations teams is key to ensuring accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SQL, Python, or fund administration platforms is a plus.
• Experience with investment operations, fund administration, or portfolio support preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile investment transactions including capital calls, distributions, and NAV calculations.
• Maintain accurate records of portfolio positions, investor commitments, and allocations.
• Support fund accounting and reporting processes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with preparation of investor statements, performance reports, and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with investment teams on portfolio monitoring, P&L tracking, and risk reporting.
• Build and maintain operational dashboards, tracking tools, and reporting templates.
• Identify and resolve operational discrepancies, process inefficiencies, and workflow bottlenecks.
• Support audits, compliance initiatives, and fund governance activities as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

SQL

Python

Fund administration platforms

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Fund administration platforms

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 Investment Operations Associate 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 investment operations, fund administration, and portfolio support roles.

Actual openings may vary based on employer needs, fund type, and asset class focus (e.g., private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, real estate).

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

Position Overview

Investment Operations Associates support investment teams, portfolio managers, and fund accountants by managing day-to-day operational workflows, capital movements, and reporting processes. The role combines financial administration, operational oversight, and performance tracking in a dynamic investment environment.

This position works closely with portfolio managers, operations teams, and investor relations to ensure smooth fund operations, accurate reporting, and efficient workflow management.

Key Responsibilities

Process and reconcile investment transactions, including capital calls, distributions, and NAV calculations

Maintain accurate records of portfolio positions, investor commitments, and allocations

Support fund accounting and reporting processes for internal and external stakeholders

Assist with preparation of investor statements, performance reports, and regulatory filings

Collaborate with investment teams on portfolio monitoring, P&L tracking, and risk reporting

Build and maintain operational dashboards, tracking tools, and reporting templates

Identify and resolve operational discrepancies, process inefficiencies, and workflow bottlenecks

Support audits, compliance initiatives, and fund governance activities as needed

Preferred Qualifications

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

Knowledge of investment operations, fund structures, and portfolio administration

Experience or coursework in fund accounting, private capital, or investment operations preferred

Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SQL, Python, or fund administration platforms is a plus

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Interest in private funds, investment operations, and portfolio performance tracking

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 for investment operations, fund administration, and portfolio support roles

Resume and profile optimization for investment and operations positions

Guidance on outreach to investment teams, fund managers, and hiring teams

Interview preparation for investment operations, accounting, and fund administration assessments

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