Operations Associate

Pelham Berkeley Search; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boutique Fund is seeking an Operations Associate in Stamford, CT. This hybrid role supports investment data management, portfolio reporting, and fund operations across diverse equities transactions.

You will prepare investment lifecycle schedules, reconcile deal activity, manage allocation inputs, and support capital call/distribution workflows while leveraging advanced Excel, Power Query, and data tools to ensure accuracy, controls, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related course of study.
• 3+ years of fund operations and/or portfolio accounting experience with an Asset Manager, Investment Advisor or Fund Administrator.
• Strong understanding of equities operations, settlements, capital calls, distributions, equity allocations, valuation concepts, and investment lifecycle reporting.
• Advanced Excel proficiency including Power Query, Pivot Tables, and VBA; good understanding of OMS trade flow and accounting/portfolio management systems.
• Hands-on experience with data tools or querying data warehouses preferred.
• Analytical and systems-savvy professional with strong attention to detail, ownership mindset, and ability to manage complex datasets in a fast-paced investment environment.

Responsibilities

• Investment Lifecycle Reconciliations: Prepare and reconcile investment schedules from acquisition through exit, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Deal Onboarding & Portfolio Data Management: Onboard investments, maintain portfolio data, and update key financial metrics and models.
• Equity Allocation & Valuation Support: Execute equity allocation models and reflect valuation results across systems and reporting.
• Capital Activity & Investor Reporting: Support capital calls, distributions, and investor communications while reconciling investor and co-investor cash flows.
• Controls, Custody & Compliance: Maintain custody records, support public market transaction reporting, and assist with audits and regulatory filings.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Ownership mindset

Systems-savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Power Query

Pivot Tables

VBA

OMS trade flow

Portfolio management systems

Job description

Compensation: $100,000 – $110,000/year + bonus

Location: Stamford, CT

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid onsite 4 days per week)

Boutique Fund is hiring an Operations Associate in Stamford, CT.

You will support investment data management, portfolio reporting, and fund operations across diverse equities transactions. In this hybrid role, you will prepare investment lifecycle schedules, reconcile deal activity, manage allocation inputs, and support capital call and distribution workflows while leveraging advanced Excel, Power Query, and data tools to ensure accuracy, controls, and operational efficiency.

This is a full-time direct hire role and a great opportunity to join a high-end firm that will give you opportunity to grow your career.

Responsibilities include:

• Investment Lifecycle Reconciliations: Prepare and reconcile investment schedules from acquisition through exit, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Deal Onboarding & Portfolio Data Management: Partner with deal teams to onboard investments, maintain portfolio data, and update key financial metrics and models.
• Equity Allocation & Valuation Support: Execute equity allocation models and ensure valuation results are accurately reflected across systems and reporting.
• Capital Activity & Investor Reporting: Support capital calls, distributions, and investor communications while reconciling investor and co-investor cash flows.
• Controls, Custody & Compliance: Maintain custody records, support public market transaction reporting, and assist with audits, regulatory filings, and process improvements.

Qualifications include:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related course of study.
• Experience: 3+ years of fund operations and/or portfolio accounting experience with a Asset Manager, Investment Advisor or Fund Administrator.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of equities operations, settlements, capital calls, distributions, equity allocations, valuation concepts, and investment lifecycle reporting.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency required including Power Query, Pivot Tables, and VBA; good understanding of OMS trade flow and accounting / portfolio management systems.
• Data & Systems Experience: Hands-on experience with data tools or querying data warehouses preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Analytical and systems-savvy professional with strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, ownership mindset, and the ability to manage complex datasets in a fast-paced investment environment.