Finance & Investment Operations Analyst

Finance & Investment Operations Analyst

Location: New Haven, CT (Hybrid)

Compensation: $80-90k +/- depending on experience (plus significant bonus potential)

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Finance & Investment Operations Analyst to support the day-to-day operational, accounting, and compliance activities of a sophisticated investment office. This position offers exposure to investment operations, fund administration, compliance monitoring, and performance reporting within a highly collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to build a career within investment operations, finance, or asset management.

Responsibilities

Investment Operations & Finance:

• Record and review investment-related transactions within internal systems.
• Monitor account reconciliations prepared by third-party fund administrators and investigate discrepancies.
• Review wire transfer requests for completeness and accuracy.
• Track capital calls, distributions, and manager reporting to ensure records remain current and complete.
• Assist with year-end audit requests and financial close activities.
• Support the onboarding and execution of new investment opportunities.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and reporting as requested.
• Help maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard investment assets.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Maintain investment and compliance documentation, including subscription agreements, side letters, partnership agreements, and investment management contracts.
• Track regulatory filing requirements and assist with filing preparation.
• Support operational due diligence efforts by collecting and organizing manager documentation.
• Assist with monitoring investment approvals, policy exceptions, and conflict-of-interest disclosures.
• Coordinate document execution and filing processes.
• Support KYC and AML documentation for investment managers and counterparties.
• Assist with internal audit requests and regulatory examinations.

Performance Reporting Support:

• Provide backup support for periodic investment performance reporting.
• Assist with performance data validation and reconciliations.
• Maintain benchmark, peer group, and reporting data within performance measurement systems.
• Support preparation of materials for senior leadership and investment committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Internship experience or up to 1 year of experience in finance, accounting, operations, compliance, fund administration, or a related area preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Interest in investment management, private equity, hedge funds, or other alternative investments is a plus.
• Experience with portfolio accounting, investment operations, or performance reporting systems is a plus.
• Curiosity around emerging technologies, data tools, and process improvement initiatives is preferred.

Why This Opportunity?

• Exposure to a broad range of investment operations and finance functions.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced investment, finance, legal, and compliance professionals.
• Strong career growth potential within investment operations and asset management.
• Collaborative and mission-driven environment with a long-term investment focus.

Target Candidate Profile

• Recent Finance, Accounting, or Economics graduate.
• Fund Accounting Associate.
• Investment Operations Analyst.
• Private Equity or Hedge Fund Operations Analyst.
• Audit Associate with financial services exposure.
• Compliance or Investment Administration professional looking to grow within asset management.