Senior Private Equity Operations Analyst

Wellington Management Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and wellbeing

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Wellington Management Company is seeking a Senior Private Equity Operations Analyst in Boston to manage the private deal lifecycle, execution, and ongoing operational processes. You will coordinate with Legal, Investors, Trading, Fund Services and back-office teams, ensuring accurate documentation and timely information flow.

The role requires strong technical skills (SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, Excel macros, AI) and deep knowledge of private equity assets.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of private equity, real estate, evergreen, and secondaries investments, including reviewing private investment documents and tracking restrictions.
• Deep understanding of private equity concepts across asset classes including equity, real estate, evergreen, secondaries, fund of funds, and PIPEs.
• Experience with industry technology and platforms (Dynamo, EDGAR, SEC.gov, IVP, Bellwether, Geneva).
• Ability to leverage technical skills to improve operational processes (SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, Excel macros & AI).

Responsibilities

• Execute all components of the private equity deal lifecycle with focus on deal approval, pre/post execution, and lifecycle events.
• Coordinate deal approval and lifecycle processes with private issuers, internal teams, legal counsel, Investors, Trading, and back-office.
• Analyze legal documents (Stock Purchase, Credit, Subscription, Merger Agreements) to operationalize each deal.
• Track covenants, restrictions, and position changes for new and existing deals.
• Coordinate events like IPOs, restricted shares actions, SEC registrations, and distributions.
• Review and resolve discrepancies on cash/position/security reconciliations to ensure accurate records.
• Adapt and evolve processes, controls, workflows, and systems for new funds and asset classes.
• Ensure stakeholders receive timely, accurate communication for private placements.
• Support data needs for performance and LP reporting.

Skills

Private equity

Deal lifecycle

SQL

PowerBI

Tableau

Excel macros

AI

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Dynamo

EDGAR

SEC.gov

IVP

Bellwether

Geneva

Job description

About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

About the Role

Senior Analyst, Private Equity Operations, will be responsible for the execution and management of all operational related activities within the private deal approval process, deal execution/settlement, and lifecycle management (IPO, restriction tracking, corporate actions, & liquidity events). They will play an integral role in the coordination amongst functional groups when material events occur, and oversight of private placement vendors and other outsourced functions. Additionally, the Operations Analyst will direct the enhancement of existing processes, oversee the implementation and enhancement of supporting technology, and maintain relationships with external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Execute all components of the private equity deal lifecycle, with a primary focus on deal approval and pre/post execution process, lifecycle events, IPO and liquidity exit, and corporate actions
• Coordinate all aspects of the deal approval & lifecycle management processes directly with private Issuers, as well as internal teams, in particular: internal and external Legal Counsel, Investors, Trading, Fund Services & Business, Valuations, and back-office teams.
• Analyze legal documentation related to private transactions to operationalize each deal in which we invest, such as: Stock Purchase Agreements, Credit Agreements, Subscription Agreements, Merger Agreements, etc.
• Track deal covenants, restrictions, and position changes for new and existing deals, especially during security creation and lifecycle events.
• Coordinate activities when an impactful event has been identified such as IPOs, cleaning of restricted shares, SEC registration, corporate actions, and distributions.
• Review and resolve discrepancies on reconciliation reports - cash/position/security master – to ensure the investment book of record is in good order daily.
• Adapt and evolve processes, controls, workflows, and systems to support new private funds and new asset classes.
• Ensure stakeholders receive consistent, timely and accurate communication for operational events associated with private placements.
• Support data needs for all functional teams involved in the private process, in particular, for performance and internal/LP reporting.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of private equity, real estate, evergreen, and secondaries investments, including experience reviewing private investment legal documents, restriction tracking, corporate actions, trade execution/settlement, and other lifecycle events, with a working knowledge of private fund structures
• Have a deep understanding of private equity investment concepts across a range of asset classes, including equity, real estate, evergreen, secondaries, fund of fund, and PIPEs
• Experience with industry technology and platforms used in supporting private equity & real estate strategies (Dynamo, EDGAR, SEC.gov, IVP, Bellwether, and Geneva)
• Ability to leverage strong technical skills to improve operational processes, such as SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, Excel macros & AI
• Intellectual curiosity with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organization, attention to detail and time management skills with ability to prioritize work and function with minimal guidance
• Ability to think critically to challenge the norm and propose new ideas and solutions
• Effective articulation with written and oral communication skills, including the ability to create compelling presentations using MS PowerPoint

Job Title

Senior Private Equity Operations Analyst

Job Family

InvesTech

Location

280 Congress

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is: no range available This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process. Base salary is only one component of Wellington’s total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible.

Benefits

• retirement plan
• health and wellbeing
• dental
• vision
• pharmacy coverage
• health savings account
• flexible spending accounts and commuter program
• employee assistance program
• life and disability insurance
• adoption assistance
• back-up childcare
• tuition/CFA reimbursement
• paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management considers all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at [e-mail].

Company Culture & Values

Tracing our history to 1928, Wellington Management is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. We serve as a trusted adviser to clients in over 60 countries, visit our website to see our assets under management. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long‑term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject‑matter expertise.

We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.

We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.

For more information, please visit https://www.wellington.com/en/