Senior Analyst, Private Equity Operations

Selby Jennings; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Boston, MA, is seeking a Senior Analyst, Private Equity Operations to own the day-to-day operational activity within Private Investments Operations. The role emphasizes hands-on execution, process improvements, and automation to evolve how private equity operations are delivered.

Reporting into a senior leader, you will support end-to-end lifecycle management, collaborate with investment teams, and help ensure audit-ready controls.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of private equity or private investments operations experience on the buyside.
• Strong ability to own day-to-day execution while contributing to projects.
• Experience with process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Comfort with leveraging data and technology to improve efficiency.
• Detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end operational lifecycle of private equity investments.
• Collaborate with investment teams to operationalize deals from approval through close.
• Review private investment documentation (LPAs, SPAs, subscription and credit agreements).
• Manage cash activity, position setup, and break resolution for accurate records.
• Support capital calls, distributions, exits, IPOs, and other corporate actions.
• Identify inefficiencies and contribute to process enhancements and system improvements.
• Support audit readiness, controls, and operational documentation.
• 4 days in office.

Skills

Hands-on execution

Process improvements

Automation

Data leverage

Systems thinking

Job description

Senior Analyst, Private Equity Operations (PR/591007) Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: USD100000 - USD120000 per year

Location: Boston, NYC, or Chicago

A leading global investment management firm is hiring a Senior Analyst, Private Equity Operations to join its Private Investments Operations team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in hands‑on execution, but is equally motivated to enhance processes, leverage technology, and evolve how private investment operations are delivered.

Reporting into a senior leader within Private Investments Operations, the Senior Analyst will own day‑to‑day private equity operational activity while also contributing to process improvement, automation, and audit‑ready controls. The team is looking for someone who not only “runs the playbook,” but actively improves it.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end‑to‑end operational lifecycle of private equity and private investments
• Partner with investment teams to operationalize deals from approval through close and ongoing lifecycle events
• Review and support execution of private investment documentation (LPAs, SPAs, subscription and credit agreements)
• Manage cash activity, position setup, and break resolution to ensure accurate books and records
• Support capital calls, distributions, exits, IPOs, and other corporate actions
• Identify inefficiencies and contribute to process enhancements, automation, and system improvements
• Support audit readiness, controls, and operational documentation
• 4 days in office

Ideal Profile

• 4–7 years of experience in private equity or private investments operations on the buyside
• Experience within a PE firm, asset manager, or institutional alternatives platform is required
• Strong understanding of private fund structures and the private investment lifecycle
• Agile operator who can own day‑to‑day execution while contributing to projects and enhancements
• Comfortable leveraging systems, technology, and data to improve operational efficiency
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment