Senior Fund Finance Associate - Private Equity

Oliver James Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health benefits

PTO

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Oliver James Group is representing a boutique private equity firm in downtown Chicago seeking a Senior Fund Finance Associate to join the expanding team. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health, PTO and retirement benefits.

You will conduct due diligence on fund managers, analyze audited financial statements, and prepare IC memos and meeting documents. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in accounting or finance with 2–5 years in fund auditing or financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2–5 years experience in public accounting (fund audit) or financial services.
• Exposure to alternative investments preferred.
• CPA or CFA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence on fund managers to support investment recommendations.
• Analyze audited financial statements and operational processes.
• Prepare research reports, Investment Committee memos, and meeting documentation.
• Review legal and regulatory documents (e.g., offering memorandums, Form ADVs).
• Evaluate back-office operations, controls, and pricing procedures.
• Track and organize data to support team efficiency.
• Assist with manager meetings, onsite visits, and follow-up reporting.

Skills

Fund finance

Financial analysis

Data management

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA

CFA

Tools

Excel

Job description

My client, a Boutique Private Equity firm is looking for a Senior Fund Finance Associate to join their expanding team. Our client works on a hybrid basis in downtown Chicago, offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health, PTO and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence on fund managers and support investment recommendations
• Analyze audited financial statements and operational processes
• Prepare research reports, Investment Committee memos, and meeting documentation
• Review legal and regulatory documents (e.g., offering memorandums, Form ADVs)
• Evaluate back-office operations, controls, and pricing procedures
• Track and organize data to support team efficiency
• Assist with manager meetings, onsite visits, and follow-up reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
• 2-5 years experience in public accounting (fund audit) or financial services
• Exposure to alternative investments (Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Financial Services) preferred
• CPA or CFA (or pursuing) is a plus