Senior Associate - Investment Operations & Portfolio Reporting

A privately held investment management firm operating a crossover strategy across public and private markets. The firm focuses on technology, media, telecommunications, and consumer sectors, investing in both venture/growth-stage companies and public equities. The organization emphasizes long-term thinking, continuous improvement, and a strong cultural foundation built around humility, integrity, responsibility, excellence, kindness, and curiosity.

The firm maintains a lean team with diverse backgrounds from top-tier investment and asset management organizations. Core values include daily improvement and fostering a supportive, family-friendly work environment. Employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package including fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan contributions, parental leave, and additional wellness and family-support programs.

Position Title

Senior Associate – Investment Operations & Portfolio Reporting

Position Summary

The Senior Associate will support trading operations, portfolio reporting, private investment tracking, and fund/management company accounting. This role requires strong attention to detail, analytical rigor, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-strategy investment environment.

Key Responsibilities

Public Markets & Trading Operations

• Support daily trade operations, including trade booking, broker allocations, reconciliations, and settlement follow-ups.
• Help maintain a streamlined trading operations workflow, coordinating with internal teams and external counterparties such as prime brokers and custodians.
• Monitor daily trade activity, ensure accurate allocation of transactions, and assist in resolving breaks or settlement issues.

Portfolio Analytics & Reporting

• Contribute to weekly and monthly flash P&L reports and performance summaries, including analysis of exposures, sector performance, and key return drivers.
• Help develop and maintain portfolio dashboards for exposure, attribution, and benchmark comparison.
• Update and reconcile holdings data and assist with preparation of reporting packages for investment leadership.

Private Markets & Manager Oversight

• Track private investments, including valuations, capital calls, distributions, and fund-level reporting.
• Support liquidity and cash-flow oversight for private and public investments.
• Coordinate with external fund managers and investment partners as needed.

Accounting, Controls & Administration

• Assist with monthly close processes, cash management, and general accounting tasks (AP/AR, vendor payments, expense allocations).
• Support fund-level accounting, including expense allocations and incentive fee calculations.
• Maintain documentation of operational processes and accounting procedures.

Operational Improvements & Process Documentation

• Identify opportunities to automate or streamline workflows using tools such as Excel/VBA or reporting scripts.
• Assist in creating and updating standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Adapt across tasks and contribute proactively within a small, dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience in investment operations, fund accounting, middle/back office, hedge fund operations, or public accounting.
• Familiarity with public-markets trading workflows and trade support; experience with equities or derivatives is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret P&L, exposures, and performance metrics.
• Advanced Excel skills and willingness to build automation or reporting enhancements.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with flexibility and sound judgment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; CPA or similar credentials are beneficial but not required.