Portfolio Transaction Specialist

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

Job summary

A financial services firm in New York, NY is seeking a Portfolio Transaction Specialist to manage and execute investment transactions while ensuring operational efficiency across the portfolio lifecycle. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree and possess strong analytical and organizational skills, with proficiency in Excel. This full-time role offers competitive annual compensation between $140,000 and $185,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required.
• Knowledge of investment operations and portfolio management is preferable.
• Proficiency in Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support execution and settlement of portfolio transactions.
• Maintain accurate records of portfolio positions.
• Assist with cash flow tracking and P&L reporting.
• Prepare dashboards and reports for investment teams.
• Collaborate with finance and legal teams for transactions.
• Identify and report operational risks and discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

Portfolio Transaction Specialist
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 Portfolio Transaction Specialist position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is designed to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with early-career roles in portfolio operations, investment transactions, and portfolio support.

Actual openings may vary based on employer needs, asset class focus (e.g., private equity, fixed income, credit, venture capital), and investment strategy.

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

Position Overview

The Portfolio Transaction Specialist plays a key role in supporting portfolio managers and investment teams by managing and executing investment transactions, maintaining accurate portfolio records, and ensuring operational efficiency across the portfolio lifecycle.

The role requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple investment processes while collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Support execution and settlement of portfolio transactions, including purchases, sales, and transfers
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of portfolio positions and investment activity
• Assist with cash flow tracking, P&L reporting, and reconciliation of portfolio accounts
• Prepare and maintain dashboards, reports, and data for investment and portfolio teams
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and transaction procedures
• Collaborate with operations, finance, legal, and external counterparties to facilitate smooth transaction processing
• Identify and report operational risks, inefficiencies, or discrepancies
• Produce daily, weekly, and ad-hoc reports for portfolio managers and senior management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Knowledge of investment operations, portfolio management, or transaction processing
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with investment systems, reporting tools, or workflow software is a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in portfolio operations, investment transactions, and financial reporting

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 investment and portfolio teams
• Interview preparation for portfolio operations, transaction support, and investment workflow roles

To learn more or express interest in portfolio operations and transaction support roles, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/