Operations Analyst (Private Equity / Investment Operations) Location: Hybrid; 3 days onsite NYC Salary: $80,000- 85,000 + bonus
About the Firm:
We are partnering with a premier, well-established private equity investment manager with over three decades of institutional experience specializing in global private equity fund-of-funds, co-investments, and secondary markets. Managing billions in assets on behalf of public and private pension funds, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth clients, the firm combines deep market access with rigorous operational and analytical discipline.
About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Operations Analyst to join an expanding investment operations team. This role is responsible for supporting quarterly financial reporting, valuation entries, broker reconciliations, and capital call verifications across a diverse portfolio of Private Equity investments. This position offers direct exposure to underlying PE asset performance, financial statement analysis, and external communications with General Partners (GPs). It is an ideal launchpad for an early-career professional with 1–2 years of experience in financial services or private equity looking to build a strong foundation in investment operations.
Key Responsibilities:
PE Investment Operations & Valuations
- Quarterly Reporting: Receive and analyze quarterly financial statements and capital account statements across all private equity holdings to capture updated investment valuations.
- Capital Account Quality Control: Review quarterly capital account tracking and valuation entries (collaborating with operational interns for primary tracking inputs).
- Statement of Investments (SOI): Review and maintain Statement of Investments schedules, tracking both historical cost basis and current fair values.
Reconciliations & Banking Controls
- Monthly Stock Reconciliations: Retrieve monthly broker statements and perform detailed stock reconciliations across portfolio positions.
- Capital Call Verification: Contact General Partner (GP) groups directly to verify and validate capital calls prior to funding execution.
- General Ledger & Variance Review: Perform recurring operational reconciliations and investigate financial discrepancies across datasets.
External GP Communication & Process Management
- GP Liaison: Maintain clear, professional communication with external GP teams to resolve account discrepancies, clarify reporting questions, and confirm transaction details.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business discipline.
- Experience: 0–2 years of progressive experience within Private Equity, Investment Operations, Asset Management, or Financial Services
- Fundamental understanding of financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows) and quarterly financial reporting.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required for active external correspondence with General Partners and brokerage contacts.
- Rigorous reconciliation discipline, analytical mindset, and organizational skills for working with financial schedules and numbers.
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