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Private Wealth Onboarding and Alternative Investments Operations Associate
Contract | New York, NY | Hybrid, 2 to 3 days per week onsite
About the Opportunity
We are hiring a contract Operations Associate to support the private wealth business of a global investment management firm. This is a hands-on onboarding and documentation seat. You will open and maintain accounts for individual and entity clients, manage KYC and subscription paperwork across the alternative investments lifecycle, and act as a daily resource for the advisory teams and the clients they serve.
This role suits someone who is comfortable juggling a high volume of cases at different stages, enjoys untangling complex ownership structures, and takes pride in getting documentation right the first time.
Engagement Details
- Employment Type: Contract (W2)
- Location: New York, NY
- Work Schedule: Hybrid, 2 to 3 days per week onsite
What You Will Do
- Partner with private wealth advisory teams to deliver administrative and end to end support for new and existing clients.
- Open new accounts for individual and entity clients, covering document preparation, entity documentation review, KYC data collection and review, quality control checks ahead of approval, account funding, and follow up on outstanding items.
- Work with business partners to determine requirements case by case, developing full command of program rules and advising the advisory teams in real time as client situations come up.
- Manage a varied caseload, moving between cases at different stages of completion while keeping the pipeline moving and staying within program compliance.
- Review and process fund disbursements, securities gifting, ACATs, and DTC transfers.
- Act as the go to resource for the full alternative investments lifecycle, including fund launch, subscription document fulfillment, KYC and documentation requirements, and case workflow management.
- Coordinate with Legal, AML, and other internal groups to move subscription reviews and approvals through accurately and on time.
- Provide guidance, education, and training to advisory teams on subscription procedures, documentation standards, and operating practices.
- Apply a strong working knowledge of complex entity and ownership structures to identify the documentation required for each entity type.
- Field service inquiries and requests from internal teams and clients, resolve issues promptly, and escalate complex matters as needed.
- Support account openings, ongoing maintenance, and trading activity on an internal employee investment platform.
- Identify and flag suspicious activity to reduce risk and prevent fraudulent account behavior and fraud exposure.
- Take on ad hoc projects as assigned.
What You Bring
- Undergraduate degree with relevant financial services industry experience.
- Excellent communication skills paired with a client service mindset.
- Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills and sharp attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize a shifting workload as needs and circumstances change.
- Strong multitasking skills across concurrent cases.
Nice to Have
- SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 licenses.
Benefits (w2):
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $25 - $30