What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Operations Associate position at Goanna Capital Management?
Job Title: Investment Operations Analyst Associate
Location: New York, NY / West Palm Beach, FL (HQ)
Goanna Capital Management LLC (“Goanna”) is a private markets focused investment firm: (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-13/goanna-seeks-1-3-billion-for-bets-on-highly-coveted-startups).
Role Overview:
We are seeking an Investment Operations Associate who has experience with fund accounting / reporting / operations. The ideal candidate has worked at a private markets investment firm or fund administration business and dealt with / understands fund reporting, LP requests, capital calls, fund and SPV reporting/audits, distributions from investment exits and other similar items.
Key Responsibilities:
Core Fund Operations
- Execute fund accounting processes and maintain accurate financial records
- Produce quarterly and annual fund reports for limited partners
- Process capital calls and coordinate investor funding
- Calculate and distribute proceeds from investment exits
Investor Relations & Reporting
- Handle LP data requests and due diligence inquiries
- Create investor communications and performance updates
- Manage investor database and relationship systems
- Support annual meetings and investor presentations
Compliance & Audit Management
- Coordinate fund and SPV audits with external auditors
- Ensure compliance with fund terms and regulatory requirements
- Prepare audit documentation and supporting schedules
- Manage regulatory filings and reporting deadlines
Portfolio Operations
- Monitor portfolio company performance and reporting
- Maintain investment records and valuation tracking
- Support deal execution and closing documentation
- Track investment metrics and portfolio performance
Operational Excellence
- Manage SPV setup and ongoing administration
- Coordinate with fund administrators, legal teams, and service providers
- Maintain organized documentation and filing systems
- Execute month-end and quarter-end closing processes
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 1-4 years in private markets operations (VC / PE), fund accounting, fund administration
- Strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis
- Understanding of private markets fund structures, waterfalls and economics
- Knowledge of capital call / distribution mechanics and investor reporting requirements
- Detail-oriented with exceptional accuracy in financial calculations and reporting
- Familiarity with audit processes and working with external service providers
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Energetic and positive culture with a strong emphasis on team based success