Associate Fund Manager, Private Investment Funds

Forge Global • New York, NY

5h • $100,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Forge is seeking an Associate Fund Manager to support the management and operations of FGA’s suite of private investment funds. This role sits at the intersection of investment execution, fund operations, and internal relationship management. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across portfolio management, fund administration, and distribution teams. This role requires 2-3 days a week in office in Soho, NY.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA) preferred.
• 3–6 years of experience in asset management, private funds, or a related investment operations role.
• Hands-on experience with order management systems and fund administration processes.
• Strong understanding of private investment fund structures, capital flows, and valuation principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with investment systems and reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with private equity, private credit, or hedge fund strategies.
• Exposure to audit, compliance, or regulatory reporting processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day management of private investment funds, including trade execution & allocation, cash management, cap table management, and monitoring portfolio exposures.
• Ensure adherence to investment guidelines, mandates, and internal compliance policies.
• Maintain accurate portfolio records and support performance tracking, attribution, and reporting.
• Manage and maintain the firm’s order management system, including trade entry, reconciliation, and workflow optimization.
• Partner with technology and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance system functionality, and implement process improvements.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.
• Coordinate closely with the fund administration team on back-office functions, including NAV oversight, reconciliations, capital activity, and investor allocations.
• Review administrator deliverables for accuracy and completeness; escalate and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Support audit processes and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal sales teams and external broker/dealer partners.
• Act as a key liaison between portfolio management, trading, operations, and distribution to ensure seamless communication and execution.
• Provide timely updates and insights to stakeholders on portfolio activity and operational matters.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce operational risk, and enhance controls across portfolio and fund operations.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Background checks that include employment and education verification, state, and county criminal history searches.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level