Portfolio Operations Analyst

Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation:
$140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

About This Posting

This job description represents a sample Portfolio Operations Analyst position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with early-career roles in portfolio operations, investment monitoring, and fund reporting.

Actual openings may vary based on employer type (e.g., asset managers, private equity firms, venture capital funds) and investment focus.

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Position Overview

Portfolio Operations Analysts support investment teams by managing the operational, reporting, and analytical processes for portfolio investments. The role blends portfolio monitoring, data analysis, and reporting to ensure accurate tracking of positions, performance, and risk metrics.

These roles often involve close collaboration with portfolio managers, fund accountants, operations teams, and investor relations professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor portfolio holdings, valuations, and performance metrics

Assist with portfolio operations including trade settlement, reconciliations, and cash management

Prepare and maintain reporting for internal teams and investors, including performance reports and risk analytics

Support the onboarding and monitoring of new investments and portfolio companies

Collaborate with fund accounting, investor relations, and compliance teams to ensure accurate data flow

Identify discrepancies, anomalies, or operational inefficiencies and recommend solutions

Support internal and external audits as needed

Maintain accurate records of portfolio activity and transactions

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Understanding of investment operations, portfolio management, and reporting processes

Familiarity with portfolio management and fund administration systems (e.g., Investran, eFront, or Geneva) is a plus

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL, VBA, or other reporting tools is advantageous

Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Interest in investment operations, portfolio monitoring, and reporting

About the Career Launch AI Talent Network

The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:

Skills-based role matching

Resume and profile optimization

Guidance on outreach to investment operations and portfolio teams

Interview preparation for portfolio operations, fund reporting, and investment analytics roles

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