Investment Operations Associate

Job Description

Goanna Capital invests in the most ambitious technology companies shaping the future of AI, SaaS, cloud, and frontier innovation. Our portfolio includes category-defining leaders such as Anthropic, OpenAI, Ramp, Rippling, and Neuralink.

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Role Overview: We are seeking an Investment Operations Associate with experience in transaction operations, fund accounting, and reporting. The ideal candidate has worked at a private markets investment firm, a fund administrator, or a private-markets transaction or secondaries platform, and understands fund reporting, LP requests, capital calls, fund and SPV reporting/audits, distributions from investment exits, and other similar items.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Core Fund Operations

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• Execute fund accounting processes and maintain accurate financial records
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• Produce quarterly and annual fund reports for limited partners
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• Process capital calls and coordinate investor funding
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• Calculate and distribute proceeds from investment exits
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Portfolio Operations

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• Monitor portfolio company performance and reporting
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• Maintain investment records and valuation tracking
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• Manage deal execution and closing documentation
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• Track investment metrics and portfolio performance
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Investor Relations & Reporting

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• Handle LP data requests and due diligence inquiries
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• Create investor communications and performance updates
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• Manage investor database and relationship systems
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• Support annual meetings and investor presentations
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Compliance & Audit Management

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• Coordinate fund and SPV audits with external auditors
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• Ensure compliance with fund terms and regulatory requirements
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• Prepare audit documentation and supporting schedules
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• Manage regulatory filings and reporting deadlines
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Operational Excellence

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• Manage SPV setup and ongoing administration
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• Coordinate with fund administrators, legal teams, and service providers
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• Maintain organized documentation and filing systems
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• Execute month-end and quarter-end closing processes
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Ideal Candidate Profile:

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• 2-7 years in private markets operations (VC / PE), fund accounting, fund administration, or a private-markets transaction / secondaries platform
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• Strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis
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• Understanding of private markets fund structures, waterfalls, and economics
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• Knowledge of capital call / distribution mechanics, deal execution, and investor reporting requirements
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• Detail-oriented with exceptional accuracy in financial calculations and reporting
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• Familiarity with audit processes and working with external service providers
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Benefits:

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• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
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• Energetic and positive culture with a strong emphasis on team based success
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