Senior Operations Associate

Senior Associate, Investment Operations

Boston, MA | Hybrid Schedule | Full-Time | $105,000 – $125,000 Base Salary Bonus Benefits

About the Opportunity

A leading global investment management firm is seeking a Senior Associate, Investment Operations to join one its growing teams. This role sits at the intersection of investment operations, fund accounting, portfolio oversight, and external service provider management, supporting a sophisticated institutional investment platform across global markets and asset classes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operations professional who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, collaborating cross-functionally, and working within a highly analytical and process-driven investment environment. The position offers broad exposure to fund operations, onboarding, portfolio accounting, regulatory reporting, and operational strategy initiatives within a collaborative and intellectually curious organization.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Fund Oversight

• Oversee portfolio accounting, custody, and middle-office activities across client portfolios and investment funds
• Investigate and resolve operational discrepancies across internal systems and external service providers
• Partner with custodians, counterparties, prime brokers, and external vendors to support account maintenance and operational workflows
• Support fund launches, collateral activities, trading operations, and operational issue resolution
• Reconcile operational reports and address inquiries from internal and external stakeholders

Account Onboarding & Administration

• Coordinate onboarding activities for separately managed accounts and investment funds
• Prepare and maintain account documentation, operational records, and internal system setups
• Act as a liaison between operations, compliance, fund accounting, and external partners throughout onboarding processes

Fund Administration & Reporting

• Support fund expense management, budgeting, accruals, invoice review, and payment processes
• Assist with regulatory, compliance, tax, and audit-related reporting requirements
• Partner with auditors, administrators, and service providers to support financial statement preparation and operational reviews
• Assist with operational and tax reporting requests including K-1s, Form 5500, and other investor reporting requirements

Operational Strategy & Process Improvement

• Identify and implement workflow enhancements to improve operational scalability, controls, and efficiency
• Support operational governance initiatives and risk reduction efforts across systems and processes
• Participate in strategic operational projects involving automation, data quality improvement, and process optimization
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve operational infrastructure and client servicing capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, or related field preferred
• 7 years of experience within investment operations, fund accounting, portfolio operations, or related financial services environments
• Strong understanding of portfolio accounting, fund operations, custody relationships, and investment operational workflows
• Experience supporting institutional investment products, separately managed accounts, or investment funds preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal teams and external service providers
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• Experience with portfolio accounting systems such as Geneva, Advent, or similar platforms preferred
• Exposure to Tableau or data visualization tools is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range of $105,000 – $125,000 plus bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Collaborative and intellectually driven team environment
• Opportunity to support complex global investment operations and strategic initiatives
• Strong long-term career growth potential within a highly respected investment organization