VP, Alternative Investments Operations & Onboarding

SCS; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SCS is seeking a Vice President to join its Alternative Investment Services team in Boston. The role involves leading day-to-day execution across onboarding, fund operations, fundraising, investor communications, and reporting, while managing complex workflows and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

This position offers exposure to an expanding alternative investment platform and opportunities to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on iLEVEL experience is preferred, including familiarity with investment structures, commitments, cash flows, valuations, building dashboards, and reporting data.
• Prior experience supporting the valuation of direct private company investments is strongly preferred, including analyzing company performance and valuation inputs and preparing related documentation.
• Working knowledge of alternative investments, including private equity, venture capital, real assets, opportunistic strategies, hedge funds, and/or direct investments.
• Experience with investment subscription documents, investment and manager onboarding, and AML/KYC processes.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex workflows, review the work of others, and serve as a trusted point of coordination across investment, compliance, legal, finance, and client‑facing teams.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail, with the judgment to identify inconsistencies and elevate issues appropriately.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex investment and operational topics clearly.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, accountability, and commitment to client service.
• A process‑improvement mindset and interest in using technology to strengthen controls and increase efficiency.
• Experience with Addepar, CRM platforms, data visualization, or workflow tools is a plus.
• Prior experience mentoring junior professionals or leading projects is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution and workflow leadership for investment onboarding, fund operations, fundraising, investor communications, and reporting.
• Oversee complex manager and fund onboarding processes from investment committee approval through closing and ongoing servicing.
• Lead AML/KYC processes and periodic refreshes, maintaining strong relationships with fund administrators and internal teams.
• Oversee the integrity of data across iLEVEL, Addepar, and related platforms.
• Coordinate fundraising execution for private investment vehicles, including planning, CRM governance, and reporting.
• Draft and review quarterly investor letters and communications for significant events.
• Lead fair value processes for direct private company investments and strengthen documentation and controls.
• Drive high-priority initiatives involving new fund structures, technology implementations, and process redesign.

Skills

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

iLEVEL

Addepar

CRM platforms

Job description

SCS is seeking a Vice President to join its Alternative Investment Services team in Boston. The role involves leading day-to-day execution across onboarding, fund operations, fundraising, investor communications, and reporting, while managing complex workflows and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

This position offers exposure to an expanding alternative investment platform and opportunities to mentor junior staff.