Associate, Fund Operations

General Atlantic•Stamford, CT

7h•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join the Fund Operation team in our Stamford office. This role sits within General Atlantic’s Finance Group and offers exposure across the firm, working closely with teams in finance, accounting, valuations, tax, and treasury, as well as investment professionals, legal counsel, and senior leadership. This is a high-impact role for a detail-oriented, analytical professional eager to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment and gain deep experience in private equity operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting with a strong record of academic achievement; 3+ years of relevant experience in finance or accounting, preferably within private equity, investment management, or Big 4 audit
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail; ability to manage large complex datasets
Strong sense of ownership with the ability to independently drive workstreams and find answers with minimal guidance
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines
Advanced Excel proficiency (e.g., Power Query, Pivot Tables, VBA)
High integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative team player
Demonstrated record of achievement and intellectual curiosity
Understanding of equity allocations and financial valuation theory

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience using data management and visualization tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, Anaplan)
Experience with Geneva and/or FIS Private Capital Suite (Investran)
Hands-on experience querying data warehouses (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake)

Responsibilities

Prepare and review investment schedules across the full investment lifecycle, from acquisition through exit
Reconcile investment activity across multiple data sources to ensure accurate reporting
Coordinate with deal teams and cross-functional partners to onboard investments and maintain portfolio company data and key metrics in portfolio models
Partner with the valuation team to ensure accurate execution of equity allocation models and proper reflection of valuation results across systems
Manage allocation inputs and support investor communications, including capital call and distribution notices
Support settlement and reporting of public market transactions, including reconciliations and SEC filings
Maintain accurate custody and stock records in compliance with SEC regulations
Contribute to control-focused processes and ensure accurate reconciliation of investor and co-investor cash flows
Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports
Support continuous improvement of processes, controls, and systems
Respond to investor inquiries regarding transactions and commitments
Prepare supporting documentation and materials for internal and external audits, filings, regulatory reviews, and other stakeholder requests