Sr. Analyst, Alternative Investment Operations

Sr. Analyst, Alternative Investment Operations

The Role at a Glance As the Senior Analyst, Alternative Investments Operations, you will own day-to-day and period-end operational oversight for the alternative investment asset class—including limited partnerships (LPs), hedge funds, and private equity. You will serve as the team's subject matter expert (SME) for alternatives and lead manager fee review, invoice validation, and payment execution. You will partner with internal stakeholders and a third-party back-office partner to ensure accurate, timely accounting operations, reconciliations, reporting, and strong control execution. This is an individual contributor (IC) role with work-direction leadership responsibilities (serves as lead for one indirect report). You will own operational oversight including leading the relationship with our third party back-office partner for alternative investments.

What you'll be doing Own operational oversight including leading the relationship with our third party back-office partner for alternative investments (LPs, private equity, hedge funds) across the product life cycle, including establishing new positions, capital calls, distributions, and period-end close support; apply knowledge of accounting and reporting for alternative investments, and manager fee terms (management/performance fees) on a STAT/GAAP basis. Execute and/or review reconciliations across the general ledger, subledger/data sources including capital statements and financial statements, and third-party vendor outputs; research, document, and resolve breaks and exceptions. Lead the manager fee lifecycle, including invoice validation, accrual support (monthly/quarterly), payment coordination, and variance explanations. Manage alternative investment financial statement and audited statement tracking, including follow-up on missing or late deliverables and coordination with stakeholders. Drive suspense and exception resolution; improve timeliness/aging through root-cause analysis, clear documentation, and follow-through. Collaborates across the organization with Investment Reporting, Treasury, Portfolio Management, Reinsurance, and Tax teams to ensure transactions are booked appropriately and communicated to all relevant parties. Oversee and own design and execution of SOX controls including those performed by third-party back-office provider Identify and implement process improvements (e.g., data/reporting enhancements, SOP updates, control strengthening) to improve accuracy and efficiency.

What we're looking for Must-Haves 5 - 7+ Years experience public accounting, internal audit, control, risk or other activities with the specific responsibilities for this position. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Demonstrated experience with capital calls/distributions, capital statements and fund-related workflows, and fee calculations/accruals. Ability to be innovative and an aptitude to drive and accept change Strong analytical/reconciliation skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a track record of driving issues to resolution. Nice-to-Haves CPA or other relevant certification. Exposure to multi-basis reporting environments (Statutory/GAAP/Management/Tax) and control-oriented processes. Experience leading work through influence (e.g., reviewing others' work, providing day-to-day guidance). PAM for Investments, PeopleSoft, Business Objects; advanced Excel and comfort reconciling across multiple data sources.

Application Deadline Applications for this position will be accepted through June, 30, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What's it like to work here? At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What's in it for you: Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes Leadership development and virtual training opportunities PTO/parental leave Competitive 401K and employee benefits Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program Tuition assistance program Work arrangements that work for you Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $96,900 - $176,200 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.

About The Company Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Additional Information This position may be subject to Lincoln's Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln's current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.