Senior Private Investment Services Analyst

wellington; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington Management in Boston seeks a Senior Analyst, Private Equity Operations to execute and manage operational activities across the private investment lifecycle, including deal approval, execution, settlement, IPOs, restrictions, corporate actions and liquidity events.

The role coordinates with internal teams and external vendors, supports capital calls and distributions for private funds, validates activity, designs new processes, enhances workflows, and ensures accurate books and records.

Responsibilities

• Execute all components of the private deal lifecycle, with a primary focus on deal approval and pre/post execution process, lifecycle events, IPO and liquidity exits, and corporate actions
• Coordinate activities with private Issuers and internal teams including Legal Counsel, Investors, Trading, Fund Services & Business, Valuations, and back-office teams
• Analyze legal documents related to private transactions to operationalize each deal (e.g., Stock Purchase, Credit, Subscription, Merger Agreements)
• Track deal covenants, restrictions, and position changes for new and existing deals during security creation and lifecycle events
• Coordinate events when impactful occurrences are identified such as IPOs, restricted shares cleanup, SEC registration, corporate actions, and distributions
• Review and resolve discrepancies on reconciliation reports to ensure the investment book of record is accurate daily
• Manage the operational lifecycle of private fund of funds investments with controls to ensure data accuracy across Wellington and third-party systems
• Review GP reporting (capital statements, financials) and reconcile commitments, contributions, distributions, unfunded commitments, NAV, ownership, fees, and activity
• Investigate discrepancies with GPs, fund administrators, and internal teams; supervise third-party vendors and processes
• Adapt and evolve processes, controls, workflows, and systems to support new private funds and new asset classes
• Ensure stakeholders receive timely communication for operational events related to private placements
• Support data needs for performance and internal/LP reporting across functional teams

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

The Company

Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company LLP is one of the world's largest independent investment management firms. With over US $1 trillion in assets under management as of 30 June 202 6 , we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 60 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span 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, and inclusive culture 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 .

Overview

The Senior Analyst, Private Equity Operations, will be responsible for executing and managing operational activities across the private investment lifecycle, including deal approval, execution and settlement, IPOs, restriction tracking, corporate actions, and liquidity events. The Senior Analyst will coordinate across functional teams when material events occur and oversee private placement vendors and other outsourced functions.

The role will also support capital account activity for private fund of funds investments, including capital calls, distributions, capital account statements, and GP reporting. The individual will apply fund accounting expertise to validate investment activity and ensure Wellington's economic interests are accurately reflected in our books and records. Additionally, the Senior Analyst will design new processes, enhance existing workflows, oversee the implementation and improvement of supporting technology, and manage relationships with external vendors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute all components of the private deal lifecycle, with a primary focus on deal approval and pre/post execution process, lifecycle events, IPO and liquidity exits , 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 L egal C ounsel, 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
• Manage the operational lifecycle of private fund of funds investments, including initial investment and ongoing capital account activity, while establishing effective controls to ensure data accuracy across Wellington and third-party systems
• Review GP's reporting, including capital account statements and financial statements, and reconcile commitments, contributions, distributions, unfunded commitments, NAV, ownership interests, fees, and other activity to Wellington's books and records
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies with GPs, fund administrators, and internal teams; interpret relevant fund terms; and ensure material lifecycle events are accurately reflected across accounting, valuation, performance, and reporting processes. Oversee the third-party vendors and related processes that support these activities
• 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

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